What is a Spartan trifecta weekend?

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By Kelsey Wynn · The Trifecta is the ultimate annual Spartan challenge. Racers who complete a Sprint (or Stadion), Super, and Beast (or Ultra) in any order within one calendar year receive three magnetic wedges that clip together to form the elusive Trifecta medal — not to mention bragging rights to last a lifetime.

Can you do a Spartan trifecta in one weekend?

You can earn multiple Trifectas in a single trifecta year, however, only one lap per day, per event will count. The 2022 Trifecta Calendar year will run from November 8, 2021, to December 31, 2022. A Spartan Stadion race will count as a Sprint towards the Spartan Trifecta.

What is a Spartan trifecta?

A Spartan Trifecta is earned by completing three different Spartan obstacle course races in one calendar year: One Sprint, which consists of 3+miles with 20-23 obstacles (walls, rope climb, bucket carry, barbed wire crawl, etc.) One Super, which is 8-10 miles with 24-29 obstacles.

What do you get after completing a Spartan race?

Most importantly, you’ll change your life. In addition, every athlete who completes a Spartan Race receives a finisher medal, t-shirt, and adult beverage to toast your success.

Does everyone get a medal in Spartan Race?

At the finish line of each race, every athlete receives a medal, plus a magnetic Trifecta Wedge.

Which Spartan Race is the hardest?

The Spartan Death Race is the toughest race in the world; even its name strike fear into the hearts of the most seasoned athlete. It takes place across the challenging terrain of the Green Mountains in and around Pittsfield, Vermont, and lasts more than 70 hours!

What is a Spartan Stadion?

Almost 3000 years ago, an explosive race was born at the first Olympic games. The Stadion became the headline event for centuries. Now, Spartan has brought back the Stadion in a modern day format, held at the most iconic stadiums around the world.

Which is harder Spartan or Tough Mudder?

One of the main differences is that Tough Mudder is a team-based challenge, while Spartan races are more of an every-man-for-himself competition. Participants also say that Tough Mudder obstacles tend to be more creative and fun, while the Spartan obstacles are more physically challenging.

Which Spartan Race is the easiest?

The Spartan Sprint is best for beginners. It’s about the length of a 5K (3.1 miles), although depending on location, the length can vary from three to five miles: My most recent Spartan Sprint was just over four miles.

How hard is a Spartan Beast?

A Spartan Beast is 12-13 miles with about 37 Obstacles. Running is the easy part. I drove about 8 hours down to Spartanburg, South Carolina, and checked into my hotel -immediately seeing people covered in dust and mud.

Do you get a beer after Spartan Race?

Spartan Headband with your bib number. Chip Timing and individual race time. Awesome Finisher Medal with Trifecta wedge (… if you finish) Post Race Party – music, food to purchase, and beer*

How heavy is the bucket carry in the Spartan Race?

WATCH: Master the Bucket Carry (+ Mistakes to Avoid) Here’s what’s up with the Spartan Bucket Carry. You grab a gravel-filled 25L bucket that must be carried 200-to-400 meters in a Spartan Race. And trust us, it’s a lot tougher than it sounds.

How much do Spartan Race winners get?

Elite Beast Championship (Men & Women’s)
Total = $100,000. The Top 20 Men and Women will all receive prize money and a Spartan Annual Race Pass.

How many burpees do you do in Spartan Race?

30 burpees

What do burpees have to do with Spartan Race? Spartan Race is an obstacle course racing series that takes competition seriously. Our racers crawl through mud, jump over fire and sneak under barbed wire. But if they fail an obstacle, racers must complete 30 burpees before moving on.

How long should I train for a Spartan Race?

two to three months

Assuming you have a baseline of fitness, you should train for at least one month for a Spartan Race with strength training moves that build your upper body and grip strength. What is this? Ideally, you would train for two to three months for a Spartan race to adequately prepare for the challenge.