Aug 01 - 02, 2026

2026 Asheville Spartan Event Weekend

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

4.7

• 18 Racer Testimonials

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

Aug 01 - 02

Sprint 5K
20 OBSTACLES

GREAT FOR TEAMS

Aug 01

Super 10K
25 OBSTACLES

FAMILY FUN

Aug 01 - 02

KIDS RACE 1-3km
+OBSTACLES

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

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

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Course maps are subject to change depending on conditions.

4.7

• 18 Racer Testimonials

Sean Ross

Participated in 2024

Great staff, great venue, and fun obstacles. There used to be more diversity in obstacles but they have been standardized and it just feels boring com...

Michael Czarnecki

Participated in 2024

Great Venue!

Mike Muriello

Participated in 2024

I liked everything, from registration, to the venue, the volunteers/staff, and of course the sprint/obstacles. I have never done a spartan race before...

Nicholas Sutrich

Participated in 2024

The energy was great, things were easy to find and well organized, lots of water on the course, great place to hose down and change after. Couldn't ha...

brian mcdaniel

Participated in 2024

This was my first race and the terrain made sure to challenge that. The volunteers were incredible, the setup was incredible and the organization made...

Michele Browder

Participated in 2024

I loved everything about this. There were plenty of water stations, teamwork, and the venue was awesome! It was very hot but that made it even more ch...

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