Red Deer Spartan Event Weekend
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Event overview
The 2026 Red Deer Spartan Trifecta Weekend is scheduled for August 8-9, 2026 in Red Deer, Alberta. The event is set at Heritage Ranch on the banks of the Red Deer River, a 217-acre site located roughly halfway between Calgary and Edmonton. The venue includes on-site amenities such as the Westlake Grill, guided horseback trail rides, and scenic walking areas. The weekend includes a festival area for finishers.
Races and course
- Sprint - 5 km (20 obstacles)
- Super - 10 km (25 obstacles)
- Beast - 21 km (30 obstacles)
- Kids Race - 1-3 km with obstacles
- Hurricane Heat - 4-hour format
The course uses stable elevation with a mix of wide and single-track trails along the river. Obstacles 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, spear throw, and various walls. Each event includes signature Spartan obstacles plus additional location-specific challenges.
Awards and extras
Finishers receive event items such as a finisher medal, a finisher tee, and a Trifecta medal wedge for completing the Sprint, Super, and Beast in the same year. The weekend offers team start options and a festival atmosphere near the finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.