Race Day Program & Documents

Find this event's Race Day Program emailed to racers and posted to this FAQ about 7 days prior to the event. The Race Day Program includes everything you need to know about the race day, including the updated event schedule, course & festival details, parking instructions, and more. Other Important Documents: - Your Ticket, Barcode & Start Time - Racer Rules and Regulations

Jul 31 - Aug 01, 2027

2027 Asheville Spartan Event Weekend

Tryon International Equestrian Center, 4066 Pea Ridge Rd., Mill Spring, NC, US

Smoky Mountain Views

Escape to the city for a mild-climate race, scenic beauty, and charming mountain towns

Red Clay Rush

Tackle relentless red clay hill climbs, well-trodden horse trails, and rushing creek-beds

CHALLENGE A FRIEND

Jul 31 - Aug 01

Sprint 5K
20 OBSTACLES

starting price

GREAT FOR TEAMS

Jul 31

Super 10K
25 OBSTACLES

starting price

FAMILY FUN

Jul 31 - Aug 01

KIDS RACE 1-3km
+OBSTACLES

starting price

Jul 31

HURRICANE HEAT 4HR

starting price

CHEER FROM THE SIDELINES

Jul 31

SPECTATORS

about the event

We’re off to the races again at Tryon International Equestrian Center. TIEC is a world class equestrian facility that hosts many prestigious events throughout the year. While you may feel removed from the hustle and bustle at TIEC, you'll find no shortage of amazing lodging options, ample food and entertainment in the village (nearly every night of the week), beautiful surroundings. This dynamic course features well-trodden horse trails, thigh burning red clay hill climbs, and rushing creek-beds will test your dexterity if you want to reach the finish line.

Race Distances

Sprint

Super

Kids Race

HH4HR

Spectators

The Sprint

Distance

5 km

Obstacles

Avg duration

1 h32 m12 s

Race Day Info

Where You'll Race

Tryon International Equestrian Center, 4066 Pea Ridge Rd., Mill Spring, NC, US

View Map

Course maps are subject to change depending on conditions.

Experience Asheville

The North Carolina Arboretum

An arboretum and botanical garden located within the Bent Creek Experimental Forest of the Pisgah National Forest, southwest of Asheville.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Wildflowers bloom year-round in lush forests, accompanying streams, rivers, and waterfalls along hiking routes, including a segment of the Appalachian Trail.

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