Each Hurricane Heat is entirely unpredictable, so ensuring your all-round functional fitness is as good as it can be by event day is key to a successful and enjoyable event. Distance running and marches with a weighted pack are excellent prep, as is bodyweight loaded workouts featuring squats, pushups, dips, burpees, and jumping jacks. Check out the plans for more.
THE HURRICANE HEAT
Endure.
Adapt.
Conquer.
Spartan Hurricane Heat was forged in Hurricane Irene (2011) when a few dared to race through the storm. This team-based endurance test pushes resilience, teamwork, and adaptability through relentless challenges in HH4, HH12, and HH24. The only way to finish is to embrace the suffering.
Hurricane Heat is a mainly team-based event designed to take your mental and physical capabilities to new limits. Expect grueling physical tasks, problem solving, leadership challenges, as well as solo performance tests under extreme conditions.
WHAT YOU'LL EARN
Personal evolution is the goal of Hurricane Heat. There are no medals here. However, those strong enough to finish a Hurricane Heat will take home some highly sought after swag. The shirt says you’re one in a select club of Spartans worldwide.
Spartan Hurricane Heat finisher t-shirt
Spartan Hurricane Heat Wedge
Professional Photos
Spartan Hurricane Heat Pinney
*Check your individual race day guide for exact details for your event.
FEATURED MISSIONS
+ MANY MORE
Hurricane Heat is a mainly team-based event designed to take your mental and physical capabilities to new limits. Expect grueling physical tasks, problem solving, leadership challenges, as well as solo performance tests under extreme conditions.
THE CHALLENGE
Team-Based Challenge
Formats
Spartan Hurricane Heat challenges athletes in three endurance formats: HH4 (4-hour), HH12 (12-hour), and HH24 (24-hour). Each timed event pushes participants through relentless physical and mental challenges, demanding teamwork, resilience, and the ability to adapt under pressure.
How to Train
Each Hurricane Heat is entirely unpredictable, so ensuring your all-round functional fitness is as good as it can be by event day is key to a successful and enjoyable event. Distance running and marches with a weighted pack are excellent prep, as is bodyweight loaded workouts featuring squats, pushups, dips, burpees, and jumping jacks. Check out the plans for more.
What To Bring
Every Hurricane Heat has a standard gear list, along with custom items which change for every event. The event leaders will share the custom list with all registered students prior to each event. Some items will be for your safety, others will be for specific use during the event, and they may appear strange or confusing at first! Check out the standard list here.
FAQ
Are Hurricane Heats just like corporate team building?
Is this like (insert name of ruck event)?
Who, or what, are Krypteia?
Can I sign up with friends?
What if I’m not fit enough to try this yet?
What is the wedge for? Does it fit with the Trifecta?
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