800m to 3.2km
+ OBSTACLES
Races for older kids increase the challenge, and offer timed heats to introduce them to competition.
These are family events – relatives and friends are welcomed!
All kids finishers receive Spartan Kids swag they can proudly show their family and friends. Kids 10 to 14 years old compete to earn special medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place + merchandise vouchers.
Spartan Kids finisher T-shirt
Spartan Kids finisher medal and lanyard
Numbered headband with matching adult wristband
Two free spectator passes
Kids can race different distances with progressively harder obstacles, and while it’s all about fun, they’ll also gain grit and mental toughness too
*"I keep my kids active by doing Spartan races together! We run as a team and our backyard OCR course is coming soon. My son is still a wee bit small to be doing hikes together, but he's coming to each race and we both go home with brass."
- Michael
*“Spartan is more than an event, it is a mindset. It teaches children to look at obstacles from a different perspective. My daughter chooses to see the bright side of things, to ask for help instead of just saying she can’t do it, and to help others; her involvement with Spartan contributed to that.”
- Melanie,
Kids ages 4- to 14 can take part without specific training. Kids simply need a desire to run, be outdoors and have fun. They don’t need to be fearless or fit; both those qualities develop as they participate. Our races are inclusive to children of all abilities and mindsets, and at the end of the day, they all get to call themselves Spartans.
Comfortable clothes suitable for exercise and sturdy footwear is all that’s needed - just be aware that your kid’s gear will get wet and muddy. Pack a hat and sunscreen if it’s hot, extra layers if it’s cold, a change of clothes and a towel for afterwards regardless of conditions. After-race food and drink are available at the festival.
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