Mount Sparta Challenge
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Mount Sparta Challenge : Pittsfield, VT
The Mount Sparta Challenge is a 24-hour endurance event held June 27–28, 2026, at Riverside Farm, 105 Tweed River Drive, Pittsfield, Vermont. The course uses a repeated loop roughly 2 mile in length with about 970 feet of elevation gain per lap. Participants may aim to complete as many laps as possible or to remain active for the full 24-hour period.
The event takes place in the Green Mountains near Pittsfield and is identified as a Founders Event. Entry pricing begins at $125. Team entries are handled together; racing as a team is the only way to secure the same start time for multiple participants and to access group savings. Teams can purchase tickets together or use a personalized referral link after a ticket purchase.
A service member discount of up to 25 percent is available to eligible US Military personnel, US law enforcement, US firefighters and first responders (EMT, EMS, paramedics, nurses, hospital doctors), and US government employees. Eligibility is verified through GOVX.
The format emphasizes continuous laps on a mountainous loop over a 24-hour period. Course length, elevation gain per lap, location, pricing tier, team entry policy, and the available service member discount are the primary event details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.