Spartan DEKA Chicago
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2026 Chicago DEKA FIT
The event takes place over three days at Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, inside the exhibition halls with views of Lake Michigan. Dates are July 10 to 12, 2026. The listed starting entry price is $70.00.
The competition uses the DEKA FIT format: a 10-zone, 5 km course with an average completion time listed as 0 h 50 m 30 s. Race formats include Elite and Age Group heats, a Ruck challenge, two-person teams, four-person teams, and a DEKA FIT Ultra. The venue is indoors within the pier exhibition space.
Early registrants who were among the first 1000 to earn the DEKA giveaway shirt will receive an email with instructions to claim that item. Volunteers may choose shifts and receive a free race credit valid for specified US DEKA FIT and other US Spartan events. A service member discount of up to 20 percent is offered to qualifying US Military, US Law Enforcement, US Firefighters and first responders including EMT, EMS, Paramedics, Nurses, Hospital Doctors, and to US government employees; verification is required.
Information on where to stay, competition day details, and finishers items is listed for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
