About 7,000 expected to attend
Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 14-15—KILLINGTON— If you think you’re among the baddest of the East, come play in what is known as “Joe’s backyard” after founder Joe DeSena. This is where Spartan Race was born; and that means anything goes. Expect steep slopes, off-trail descents and massive climbs at this legendary venue.
Pre-registration is required to participate, as spots in each heat are limited.
Spartan Race headquarters will be at the Killington Bear Mountain lodge on Bear Mountain Road (off East Mountain Road near the Skyeship Gondola on Route 4) once again this year. Organizers expect about 7,000 attendees throughout the weekend.
Saturday start times:
Ultra: 6-7 a.m.
Beast: 7a.m.-1 p.m.
Kids: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday start times:
Sprint: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Kids: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
All finishers receive a t-shirt, medal, and professional photos, and every registration comes with access to the Spartan account to track race results, photos, teams, and challenges.
Spectating
Spectating zones include the lodge at Bear Mountain and the area around the top of the K-1 Gondola. Parking is available at Bear lot, Bear Mtn. Road (one side), Skyeship lots, Upper Snowshed lots, Killington Road, and K-1 Bays. No parking will be available at Ramshead and Lower Snowshed (saved for moutnain biking and Adventure Center guests). Parking at Bear Mountain will fill up quickly on both Saturday and Sunday, but shuttle service will be available between base areas and parking lots.
Parking is free, but spectators will need to purchase a Festival Pass ($20 online in advance or $25 on-site). Spectator passes will gain you round-trip access to the K-1 Gondola for the day; please note that the gondola requires a Spartan wristband. Conversely, those who purchase a Scenic Gondola lift ticket on the Killington website will be able to enter the Spartan festival area if they present their valid lift ticket at the entrance.
The Peak Lodge at the top of the K-1 Gondola will be open to the public all weekend from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Gondola rides are free for Spartan athletes and anyone with a Spartan spectator pass. The K-1 Gondola will operate from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Last ride up is 30 minutes prior to closing at 4:30 p.m.
For more information, visit: spartanrace.com.
Other resort activities
Hiking (on trails A, C, E, F, and J) and mountain biking on trails accessible via the K-1 Gondola will not be permitted during Spartan weekend.
Spartan Race returns to Killington this weekend with 7,000 attendees, steep slopes, off-trail descents, massive climbs, and live music. Festival village is located at Killington Bear Mountain Lodge.
The Snowshed Adventure Center and Bike Park will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mountain biking will remain open on Snowshed and Ramshead Express Quads only. All mountain biking trails accessed from the K-1 Gondola will be closed for Spartan Race.
The event will have live music on Saturday and Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the Snowshed Umbrella Bar.
