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Spartan Race - MIDWEST BEAST AND SPRINT WEEKEND

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Sat 3rd Oct 2020 (This event has been cancelled)

Attica
5,000 participants
By Spartan
Partly cloudy throughout the day

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Take on this varied Spartan course at an off-road vehicle park. Expect dunes, rocky paths, thick woods, and steep creeks. With the choice between a Beast or Sprint distance, you are sure to be put through your paces as you face some tough challenges.

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Spartan Race - MIDWEST BEAST AND SPRINT WEEKEND routes

Beast Distance:

Half marathon (21.1k/13.1miles) and 30+ obstacles. If you’re looking to unleash your inner beast and go to places you never imaged, the Spartan Beast is perfect for you. The Spartan Beast will test everything you’re made of your strength, your endurance, your resolve. The unpredictable terrain and Spartan Obstacles are masterfully designed to push you deep into your discomfort zone, and well past those self-imposed obstacles you once considered your limits. Beast mode: on
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Sprint Distance:

5k/3miles and 20+ obstacles. The Sprint is Spartan's shortest distance race, but it’s still a favorite for both new and regular racers. If you're just starting your Spartan journey, it's the perfect distance. In the 3-5 mile course, there will be over 20 obstacles to contest with, so there's plenty of variety.

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Kids Race:

Spartan Race isn't just for adults. Spartan Kids Races offer two distances for the little Spartans in your life. Based on age, our Kids races have obstacles in them just like the grown up versions. Come watch your future Spartans run, jump, and play just like they're supposed to.

Event Details

What’s Included

By buying this ticket, you are purchasing an official Lets Do This pass to use with Spartan. You will receive final instructions on how to register for your chosen event in your confirmation.

Please note – there will be a $20 additional charge for insurance, as well as a processing fee (10.5% of registration) once you have applied your code at the Spartan Checkout.

Finishers receive:

Athletic recovery drink and snacks
Finisher's lanyard and medal
Spartan T-Shirt
TRIFECTA Wedge (1/3 of the whole TRIFECTA Medal)
Free professional photos
High fives and bragging rights

Kids receive:

Kids medal
Finishers t-shirt
Bananas after the finish
Two complimentary Festival Passes for family members

Raceday Logistics

Saturday 12th September

06:30 - Registration Opens
07:30 - Beast Elite Men Start
07:45 - Beast Elite Women Start
08:00 – 08:30 - Beast Age Group Start Times
08:45 – 12:45 - Beast Morning Open Category Start Times
09:00 - Kids 2-mile competitive races start
10:00 - Kids 1-mile open category starts
10:30 - Kids 1/2-mile open category starts
12:00 - Kids 2-mile open category starts
13:00 - Beast Afternoon Open Category Start Times
TBD - Last Heat (will be posted here 10 days prior to event day)

Sunday 13th September

06:30 - Registration Opens
07:30 - Sprint Elite Men Start
07:45 - Sprint Elite Women Start
08:00 – 08:30 - Sprint Age Group Start Times
08:45 – 12:45 - Sprint Morning Open Category Start Times
09:00 - Kids 2-mile competitive races start
10:00 - Kids 1-mile open category starts
10:30 - Kids 1/2-mile open category starts
12:00 - Kids 2-mile open category starts
13:00 - Sprint Afternoon Open Category Start Times
TBD - Last Heat (will be posted here 10 days prior to event day)

Racers will be released in waves of 250 every 15 minutes. You will be notified of your wave start time a few days before race day.

You are advised to arrive 90 minutes before your start time. This will allow you to park, collect your race packet, drop off your baggage, and warm up.

Kit List

What to wear:

Although there is no dress code in Spartan races, wear what you think will be most comfortable during a race where you will be required to run, crawl, climb, roll under barbed wire and jump through fire.

Some guidelines are:

Avoid cotton if possible
Trail running shoes and lightweight apparel that will drain water and mud quickly
Bring a water pack and race fuel
It is not recommended to wear new shoes on the day
Nothing inappropriate please, this is a family event.

What to bring:

Pre-race: Your photo ID, signed waiver form, and registration Barcode (on your phone or printed off)
After the race: Cash, a towel and a fresh set of clothes.
Recommended: headlamp and Camelback
Things not to bring: outside food or drink (you are allowed to bring fuel for the race), your pets, a negative attitude.

What to collect on the day:

You will receive your Registration Packets, Bib Numbers, Finisher shirts, medals etc. on site at the event. These will not be mailed out before the event.

Spectators

Spectators are welcome to get front row seats in the festival area to support their friends and family. You'll stay (mostly) out of the mud splatter zone! Entry to the festival costs $20 in advance or $25 on the day, and the pass will give you access to all the stalls and entertainment of the festival village, as well as a merchandise discount card.

Volunteers

Volunteers are more than welcome to get involved.

Morning or Afternoon shift timings are:

0600-1400 or 1200-2000

Morning or Afternoon volunteers will receive:

Free parking
Free bag drop
Free volunteer T-Shirt
Free food bag
Lunch, snacks, water
50% discount for any heat at a future event

Full day volunteers receive:

Free duffel bag
Free volunteer patch
Free beanie
Free patch
Free hoodie
Free entry for any Open heat at a future Sprint, Super, or Beast event

Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be photos?

5-7 days after the event, the event page will display professional photos from the event completely free of charge! You will be emailed when your personal photos are ready.

Can I skip an obstacle? Is there a penalty?

NO. Skipping obstacles is not part of the Spartans' ethos. Obstacles are there to be overcome! Spartan races strongly discourage skipping obstacles without at least giving them a try, as it is unfair to others that do attempt them. However, if there is an obstacle that you simply cannot overcome despite your effort and you NEED to miss it out, the forfeit is completing a set of burpees before you are allowed to move on. That can add up to a lot of burpees if you have to miss every obstacle, so come with a positive mindset that you can overcome any obstacle on the course.

Can I take part as a team?

Yes, a lot of teams take part in Spartan races in the Open heats. There are discounts and offers available for teams, so get a group of friends together for the challenge! Your friendship might be tested in some of the difficult stages, but it will be stronger than ever afterwards once you've been through it all together. Why not sign up with a team from work and show off in front of your employees or your boss? The mud, hills, and obstacles will be a great scene change from the office desk. There is a special corporate package, giving an amazing opportunity to boost team morale.

Spartan Race - MIDWEST BEAST AND SPRINT WEEKEND weather forecast

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

68°F

Predicted highs

52°F

Predicted lows

Light breeze possible, up to 7mph

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Spartan is a leader in the sport of obstacle racing, offering open heats for all fitness levels, as well as competitive and elite heats for those with something more to prove. The first of its kind to feature timing and global rankings, Spartan provides a proving ground for beginner and professional obstacle racers looking to test themselves in new ways across the world.