Virginia Spartan Event Weekend

Massanutten, United States • 24-25 Oct 2026

Virginia Spartan Event Weekend at Massanutten Resort

The Virginia Spartan Event Weekend takes place Oct 24 to 25, 2026 at Massanutten Resort in Virginia. The event includes obstacle course races on mountain terrain with rocky trails, steep climbs, and technical sections set against the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Race formats listed for the weekend include:

  • Sprint 5 km with 20 obstacles
  • Super 10 km with 25 obstacles
  • Kids Race 1 to 3 km with obstacles
  • Spectator access available

The course is described as steep in places with limited passing room on narrower trails. Participant feedback from prior editions noted long check in lines and requests for additional water stations and bathrooms along the course. Average duration for the Sprint is listed as about 1 hour 32 minutes.

Lodging options are available at the resort during the race period, with a stated 15 percent discount for stays from Oct 22 to Oct 27, 2026. The event weekend operates within the resort environment, which includes on site amenities and race day support structures such as a race day program, volunteer opportunities, and a lockerhouse facility. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Super 10k
5 km
Sprint 5k
Kids Race 1-3km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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