Each year the Obstacle Course Race (OCR) events become more popular and more diverse. I’m happy to admit that there are “adventure” type races for all ability levels. My girlfriend’s mom has even done one and she is in her late 60s! I love that fitness is finally saturating our communities!
The Reebok Spartan Race is one such OCR and it delivers an amazing experience each and every time, in locations all across the US.
According to the Spartan Media Team, here is a little bit about the series:
World’s Best Obstacle Race. Period.
Born in the scenic hills of Vermont, Spartan Race was created to bring the excitement of obstacle racing to spectators and athletes alike. That means you.
Spartan Race is a true adventure that anyone can do, and everyone should try. With course lengths of 3+miles (Sprint), 8+miles, (Super) and 12+miles (Beast) each course is filled with mud, water, and signature obstacles designed to help you discover your inner Spartan. Athletes of all fitness levels will enjoy participating in a Spartan Race and the feeling of accomplishment that comes at the finish line.
As OCRs diversify, the Spartan Race now offers events for kids and teams! They are also one of the few OCRs which boost venues in various locations throughout the US. This makes it so much easier for YOU to convince your friends to join you in an epic SPARTAN journey! Who’s going to be a Spartan in 2015?
The addition of races of varied difficulty have made this series one for the beginner as well as the serious athlete. Go have fun with your friends or qualify for one of the elite heats and try for the win! Regardless of your skill level, there is an event for you. It will be challenging but also FUN!
Who wants to race a Reebok Spartan event for FREE? This giveaway is good for any Spartan Race in the United States. If you are in the Midwest, the upcoming races are listed below.
In order to be entered in the drawing for a free entry, please comment below and tell us if you have ever participated in an OCR event and if so, which one? I will select one winner via a random number generator on Friday, January 23, 2015. Giveaway starts NOW!!!
If you would like to register now, we have a 10% off code which is good for any Spartan Race. Go HERE to pick your race and use the code: SPARTANBLOGGER to get 10% off the event of your choosing!
Good luck!
** Run, Race and Conquer YOUR Obstacles ** Amanda – TooTallFritz
TooTallFritz 
I have never had the opportunity to participate in an obstacle race, but have really gotten hooked on wanting to do a Spartan race lately after watching their television series on NBCSports and listening to Joe DeSena’s new “Spartan Up!” podcast. One of the best women Spartan racers even lives right here in Chicago!
I have done an ironman but not a Spartan race. I would love to do one. Pick me as your winner and see if an iron women had what it takes to be a Spartan.
I have not taken the Spartan challenge but would like to!!
i’ve never done an OCR but it looks like fun!
I ran my first Spartan race in Palmerton PA last year. Such an awesome experience I am now going for my trifecta this year!
I’ve never done the Spartan, but have always wanted to! I’ve done the Muddy Buddy and the Warrior Dash, and it’s time for me to try another!
I’ve never ran a spartan race, but I know folks who have. I’d love to do it and experience firsthand what all the fuss is about.
I did the Fenway Park race last year and hope to again soon.
I ran a Warrior Dash in 2013, A Tough Mudder in 2013 & 2014. I am signed up to run 2 Tough Mudder’s in 2015 and Would also like to complete a Spartan Trifecta in 2015. Got my sights set on Ohio Beast, Nashville Sprint & Chicago Super. Would love to win a race some my goal could be a little easier on my pocket book. Plan to submit an entry for American Ninja Warrior in 2016! Arroo!
I have not had the chance to participate in an OCR race before, but would love to!
I’ve never run a spartan race, but I’d love to!
I have done Muddy Buddy several times and the Warrior Dash once. I would love to do the Chicago area Spartan this year!!
My cousin builds courses for Spartan, and has been trying to convince me to try them. Maybe I should….
I’ve never particapated but it looks like a challenge
I never have…but I’d love to!
Never done an OCR but I would love to try
I’ve never done an obstacle race but really want to try!
I have never done a race like this. I love the obstacle aspect that these kind of races have, makes running more fun!
My daughter & I are interested in particpating in a Spartan Race for the 1st time! Thank you for the opportunity!
7 Spartan Races over past 2 years and counting
I ran the ultra beast in Vermont but I had a DNF.
Heck yeah! Already signed up for the Chicago Super…why not go for the Trifecta this year??
I have done the gladiator. Would love to do a spartan!
No I have not done a Spartan, but would love to do one! My friends did one last year and said it was a blast !
I did the Charlotte Spartan with my wife last year, and am hoping to do it again this year!
I did AT&T park sprint and it was so much fun.
I have never done an OCR before
I earned my trifecta last year! Spartan Races are so much fun!
I have completed 10 Spartan Races, 1 Warrior Dash and 1 R3OPS. Love them!! Eof love yo win!
i started running OCR in 2013, doing one Spartan race on Blue Mtn. PA and a local mud run in the Scranton area. In 2014 I earned my Spartan trifecta completing PA sprint, NJ super and VT beast world championships. I’m going back to the beast in September for another crack at that mountain!
I managed a Spartan Trifecta last year along with Mudder and a local OCR! Once again trying to figure out how to afford races this year! (:
never done it but would like to head to vermont to see what the hype is all about…
I did the Ohio Beast with my sister last year.