Feb 14 - 15, 2026

2026 Arizona Spartan Event Weekend

Fort McDowell Rodeo Grounds, 9500 S. Rodeo Drive, Fort McDowell, AZ

4.8

• 31 Racer Testimonials

Exclusive Access

Race at a historic location not open to the public

Desert

Dry heat, dusty trails & towering cacti

Unique Obstacle

Only venue to offer Cliff Climb on a concrete wall

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Feb 14 - 15

Sprint 5K
20 OBSTACLES

$149

code: NOEXCUSES20

GREAT FOR TEAMS

Feb 14

Super 10K
25 OBSTACLES

$169

code: NOEXCUSES20

FAMILY FUN

Feb 14 - 15

KIDS RACE 1-3km
+OBSTACLES

Feb 13

Obstacle Workshop

CHEER FROM THE SIDELINES

Feb 14

SPECTATORS

about the event

Three words to describe the enormous area that Fort McDowell commands: warm, dusty, and dry. One of the more convoluted courses on the Spartan calendar, the trails and tracks at this venue never cease to twist, turn and keep you guessing as to where they'll take you next. Through towering cactus plants, part of the course runs through the Yavapai Nation Indian Reservation and it also inclines to bring you to the top of a mesa, with stunning view.

Race Distances

Sprint

Super

Kids Race

Obstacle Workshop

Spectators

The Sprint

Distance

5 km

Obstacles

Avg duration

1 h32 m12 s

Race Day Info

Where You'll Race

Fort McDowell Rodeo Grounds, 9500 S. Rodeo Drive, Fort McDowell, AZ

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Directions

Course maps are subject to change depending on conditions.

4.8

• 31 Racer Testimonials

PJ Jackson

Participated in 2025

Loved the face. More water stations on as would be helpful. But overall great experience.

Andrew Jones

Participated in 2025

Great race. Great community of people. Penalty loops were more challenging.

G Romua

Participated in 2025

Very challenging but worth it, pushes you to your limits and challenges myself

Jon Williams

Participated in 2025

Great workout, loved the trail run With the rolling hills. Obstacles are always top shelf.

Eddie Islas

Participated in 2025

Such an amazing experience. The course was awesome. The announcer at the starting line was amazing! This was my third race in the last 4 months and I...

Nicole Townend

Participated in 2025

Wow! I really pushed myself and was proud of the crazy obstacles we overcame :) GREAT for coorporate team building.

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