Poconos Spartan Event Weekend
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Event overview
The Poconos Spartan Race weekend takes place July 11-12, 2026 at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. The course runs through dense forests and rugged hills on Blue Mountain and includes sections on a ski slope; spectators can use the chair lift to reach the top for views of the course and surrounding Poconos. The weekend also features a separate Spartan Trail Race.
Race details
- Sprint - 5 km (20 obstacles)
- Super - 10 km (25 obstacles)
- Kids Race - 1-3 km (+ obstacles)
Obstacles listed for the events include Atlas Carry, A-frame Cargo, Barbed Wire Crawl, Fire Jump, Inverted Wall, Bucket Carry, Hercules Hoist, Multi-Rig, Rope Climb, Sandbag Carry, Slip Wall with muddy pits, Spear Throw, and various walls. The Sprint finisher items include a Sprint medal and a finisher tee; completing both a Super and a Beast in the same year qualifies for a Trifecta medal. The event notes festival entrance for finishers and mentions a Service Member discount of up to 25% for eligible U.S. military, public safety, and certain government personnel via GOVX. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
