2024 Spartan Trifecta World Championship: Everything You Need to Know
The 2024 Spartan Trifecta World Championship (TWC) is just around the corner, set to take place from November 1-3, 2024, in the historic city of Sparta, Greece. This year we’re more hyped than ever about the $30,000 in prize money up for grabs, the introduction of Open Heats, and epic events all weekend long.
Race Weekend Overview
The Spartan Trifecta World Championship is the ultimate challenge, in which athletes complete a Beast (21K, 30 Obstacles), Super (10K, 25 Obstacles), and Sprint (5K, 20 Obstacles) within three days. Each race presents its own challenges, all set in the land of ancient warriors.
Here’s a breakdown of key events:
Thursday, October 31st, 2024:
- The event kicks off with the festival opening in City Hall Square at 10:00.
- Opening Ceremonies & Nations Parade at 18:30 in the City Hall Square, a celebration of Spartan athletes from around the globe.
Friday, November 1st, 2024:
- The competition begins with the Elite and Age Group Sprint Heats (12:20-13:20) followed by Open Heats (13:30-14:40). Get ready for the ultimate Spartan test with steep ascents, brutal descents, and the toughest obstacles in OCR.
- The evening ends with the Sprint awards ceremony and Super Race Athletes Briefing at 18:30.
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
- The action continues with the Super Heats (8:00-10:30), where competitors will battle it out in the 10K, 25-obstacle race. Both Age Group and Open Heats will take place throughout the day.
- Kids races (16:00-17:30) and other festivities round out the day, leading up to the Super Award Ceremony and Beast Race Athlete Briefing at 19:30.
Sunday, November 3rd, 2024
- The final day features the Beast Heats for Age Group, Elite, and Open competitors starting at 8:00. By the end of the day, athletes will have completed the Trifecta—a truly monumental achievement.
The weekend concludes with the Beast & Trifecta World Championship Awards Ceremony and Presentation of Lifetime Trifecta and Multiple trifecta shields at 19:00.
Up for Grabs: $30,000 in Prize Money
Elite racers will be competing for a share of $30,000 in prize money, with payouts to the top 10 male and female competitors. With top OCR athletes from around the world, the competition will be fiercer than ever.
New for 2024: Open Heats
For the first time in Spartan Trifecta World Championship history, Open Heats are available to all racers, allowing anyone to experience the thrill of the legendary races in Sparta. This means you don’t need to qualify to tackle the Beast, Super, and Sprint; you simply need the will to endure and the desire to conquer.
Final Countdown: Your Time to Commit
Beyond the cash prizes, you’ll be a part of the Spartan community and connect with athletes from around the world while competing on a global stage. With just 30 days left until the 2024 Spartan Trifecta World Championship, now is your last chance to join this legendary event.
Commit today and become part of Spartan history.