Jul 12 - 13, 2025

2025 Poconos Spartan Event Weekend

Blue Mountain Ski Area, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, PA, US

4.5

• 32 Racer Testimonials

Racer Favorite

A top rated Spartan race weekend

Vert & Dirt

Steep climbs, challenging descents

Blue Mountain Ski Resort

Spectators can experience a chair lift to the top for jaw-dropping views

CHALLENGE A FRIEND

Jul 12 - 13

Sprint 5K
20 OBSTACLES

starting price

GREAT FOR TEAMS

Jul 12

Super 10K
25 OBSTACLES

starting price

FAMILY FUN

Jul 12 - 13

KIDS RACE 1-3km
+OBSTACLES

starting price

about the venue

In Palmerton, you'll conquer Pennsylvania’s iconic Blue Mountain, a legendary Spartan venue known for challenging racers year after year. This time-honored course demands resilience and grit, making it a favorite among Spartans. Race through dense forests and scale a rugged hill crafted to challenge even the elite. If you’re strong and determined enough, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views of the Poconos from the top – and then your challenging descent begins. Don’t race alone. Invite your friends and family to cheer you on. Spectators can take the chair lift ride to the top for jaw-dropping views of the course and surrounding area.

This weekend also features Spartan Trail Race.

Race Distances

Sprint

Super

Kids Race

The Sprint

Distance

5 km

Obstacles

Avg duration

1 h32 m12 s

Race Day Info

Where You'll Race

Blue Mountain Ski Area, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, PA, US

Course maps are subject to change depending on conditions.

4.5

• 32 Racer Testimonials

John Sheaffer

Participated in 2024

Palmerton is always a hard fun race.

Joshua Smith

Participated in 2024

First Spartan Race. A lot of hype from friends and the course didn’t disappoint. I’m hooked!

Brandon King

Participated in 2024

They take their reputation seriously as the 2nd toughest race in the nation.

Freddy Joseph Ii

Participated in 2024

I left part of my soul at the Sand Bag Carry. In all the trials, tribulations and challenges life has thrown at me in my 51 years, nothing could have ...

Alec Di Cesare

Participated in 2024

Well organized, brutally difficult, but fun challenging course

Anthony Adams

Participated in 2024

There wasn’t any caffeine or hydration supplements being handed out like last time.

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