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SPARTAN OCR

Obstacle Course Racing at its finest. Conquer mud, fire, and obstacles. Training guides for Sprint, Super, Beast, and Ultra distances.

RACE DISTANCES

Sprint

5K+ / 20 Obstacles

The entry point to Spartan racing. Fast, furious, and challenging.

6-8 weeks typical training

Super

10K+ / 25 Obstacles

Double the distance, more obstacles. Tests endurance and strength.

10-12 weeks typical training

Beast

Half Marathon+ / 30 Obstacles

The ultimate Spartan challenge. True test of a warrior.

14-16 weeks typical training

Ultra

50K+ / 60 Obstacles

The ultra endurance OCR event. Overnight, grueling, life-changing.

20+ weeks typical training

KEY OBSTACLES

Master these obstacles to avoid burpee penalties.

Rope Climb

Upper Body

Learn the J-hook or S-wrap technique

Spear Throw

Skill

Practice throwing form consistently

Monkey Bars

Grip

Build grip endurance through dead hangs

Bucket Carry

Strength

Hug the bucket, short quick steps

Hercules Hoist

Upper Body

Use your legs and body weight

Atlas Carry

Full Body

Bear hug and shuffle, don't run

Barbed Wire Crawl

Endurance

Roll technique saves energy

Wall Climbs

Full Body

Momentum and proper technique

The Burpee Penalty

Fail an obstacle? 30 burpees. In competitive heats, failed obstacles may result in time penalties or disqualification. Train for every obstacle to avoid the burpee pit.

TRAINING PLANS

Coming Soon

First Spartan Sprint

Complete your first OCR with confidence

Sprint to Super Progression

Level up your Spartan racing

Beast Training Plan

Prepare for the ultimate challenge

Trifecta Training

Train for Sprint + Super + Beast in one season

OBSTACLE GUIDES

Coming Soon

Rope Climb Techniques

Multiple methods for the climb

Grip Training for OCR

Never fail another hanging obstacle

Spear Throw Mastery

Consistent technique that works

Burpee Efficiency

When you fail, fail efficiently

AROO!

Ready to test yourself against the obstacles? Apply for a free Spartan Race entry and join the warrior community.

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