Feb 14 - 15, 2026

2026 Arizona Spartan Event Weekend

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
CHALLENGE A FRIEND
Feb 14 - 15

Sprint 5K
20 OBSTACLES

$149
$120
code: NOEXCUSES20
GREAT FOR TEAMS
Feb 14

Super 10K
25 OBSTACLES

$169
$136
code: NOEXCUSES20
FAMILY FUN
Feb 14 - 15

KIDS RACE 1-3km
+OBSTACLES

FROM $29.00
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
20
Avg duration
1 h32 m12 s
Race Day Info
Arrival & Heat Times
Volunteer & Race For Free
Where to stay?
Race Day Program & Documents
What Finishers Earn
Where You'll Race
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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