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

Please plan to arrive 90 minutes before your start time. This gives you plenty of time to park, pick up your registration packet, drop your stuff at bag check, and get warmed up. Registration typically opens at 6:00am. Waves of 250 (200 for Stadion) racers will be released every 15 minutes. YOUR exact start time is listed on your barcode and will be posted in your Spartan Account approximately 10 days prior to the event date. NOTE: Spartan is cashless! Please bring a credit or debit card for all race day purchases, including new race registrations, kids entries and spectator tickets. Have more questions not listed below? Visit the Spartan FAQ page.

Volunteer & Race For Free

Sign up for a volunteer shift at this race weekend and receive a free race entry, meals, gear, and other event-day perks.

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Arrival Plan to arrive an hour before your start time. This gives you plenty of time to park, pick up your registration packet and get warmed up. What to Bring Your ID, Confirmation Email with QR Code, Hydration and Nutrition. Spectators DEKA events are always incredibly spectator friendly, so be sure to invite your biggest fans to come cheer you on. Spectators can save time upon arrival at the venue by purchasing a spectator ticket in advance.

What Finishers Receive

- DEKA Finisher Medal - DEKA Finisher T-shirt - Your DEKA Mark on the Global Leaderboard - Bragging Rights

Sep 18 - 19, 2027

2027 Vermont Spartan Event Weekend

Killington Ski Resort, 972 Bear Mountain Road, Killington, VT

4.7

• 50 Racer Testimonials

Joe's Backyard

Only for the hardest of the east, we welcome you to where Spartan Race was born; and that means anything goes

Death March

A race where Spartan's wear their DNF's with pride. Grueling climbs, unpredictable weather and the infamous death march serve you the ultimate Spartan testing ground

Scenic Peaks

Spectators can enjoy the agony of the racers while riding the K1 gondola up to the peak

CHALLENGE A FRIEND

Sep 19

Sprint 5K
20 OBSTACLES

TEST THE MIND & BODY

Sep 18

Beast 21K
30 OBSTACLES

FOR THE FEW

Sep 18

ULTRA 50K
60 OBSTACLES

FAMILY FUN

Sep 18 - 19

KIDS RACE 1-3km
+OBSTACLES

CHEER FROM THE SIDELINES

Sep 18

SPECTATORS

Sep 18 • Sat

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Add-ons

SATURDAY SPECTATOR

$20

SUNDAY SPECTATOR

$20

about the event

Welcome to "Joe’s Backyard"—the holy grail of obstacle course racing. The 2027 Vermont Spartan Race returns to Killington Resort for the ultimate test of grit, mental toughness, and physical limit. Known as the hardest venue on the U.S. circuit, the Green Mountains will push you through monstrous climbs, brutal off-trail descents, and freezing mountain waters. Are you tough enough to conquer the birthplace of Spartan? Prove it.

Race Distances

Sprint

Beast

Ultra

Kids Race

Spectators

Race Day Info

Where You'll Race

Killington Ski Resort, 972 Bear Mountain Road, Killington, VT

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Directions

Course maps are subject to change depending on conditions.

4.7

• 50 Racer Testimonials

Isaac Morse

Participated in 2025

it was awesome going to do it again

Zane Andersen

Participated in 2025

Everyone was very motivational and there was a good amount of water stations. I think it would be a good idea to have a basic first aid kit at every w...

Steve maynard

Participated in 2025

I love the course design and energy the Spartan team brings. You ran out of "Bonus Lap" pins. I love this event.

David Munyan

Participated in 2025

I think the parking situation could have been better

Jennifer Mccrabb

Participated in 2025

This course is so challenging. The best part was the fact both my husband and myself finished the Ultra! I love all the positive vibes and people chee...

Chuck Buhecker

Participated in 2025

This was one of the most efficient registrations I have encountered in my 4 years of Spartan races, the kids registrations still has room for improvem...

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