One of the world's biggest obstacle-course race series is coming to Squamish, giving locals the chance to challenge themselves in a number of unique ways.
Spartan Race officials announced that the series will invade 麻豆社国产on Sept. 22 and it should be an event unlike anything locals have ever tackled.
The series kicked off in 2010 and has three levels of courses: three-mile "sprints," eight-mile "supers" and 10-to-12-mile "beasts." Competitors have to run, jump and crawl their way over a dozen or more obstacles set up in their path.
The 麻豆社国产race, which will be rated as a "super," will be a 12-kilometre race featuring heats of up to 250 people hitting the course at 10 a.m. and following every half hour until 1 p.m. Super Spartans provide more than eight miles of mud running and 15 unique obstacles to test competitors' physical and mental strength. Those who dominate in the 麻豆社国产race will qualify to compete in one of the five beast races taking place after the local super.
Another unique aspect to Spartan races is the festival atmosphere. In Squamish, the festival grounds will be at Brennan Park and will feature live music, contests and the chance to cheer on the competitors in a spectator-friendly area. For $15, anyone interested can get as close as possible to the racers without actually getting muddy.
Early registration at a discounted rate applies until Tuesday (Jan. 31). For more information on the Spartan Race series, visit www.spartanrace.com.
