Jul 18 - 19, 2026

2026 Michigan Spartan Event Weekend

4.8
• 79 Racer Testimonials
Scenic
Beautiful yet rugged mountain setting with a mix a trails, bridges, rolling hills and water crossings
Location
Easy to access from Chicago, Detroit, & Milwaukee
Cannonsburg Ski Area
Steep climbs, challenging descents at the highest vertical ski resort in southwestern Michigan
CHALLENGE A FRIEND
Jul 18 - 19

Sprint 5K
20 OBSTACLES

FROM $84.00
GREAT FOR TEAMS
Jul 18

Super 10K
25 OBSTACLES

FROM $111.00
FAMILY FUN
Jul 18 - 19

KIDS RACE 1-3km
+OBSTACLES

FROM $29.00
about the event

Get ready, Michigan. Just 20 minutes from Grand Rapids, Cannonsburg Ski Area offers the perfect mix of steep climbs, fast descents, and gritty sand pits across 11+ miles of rugged terrain. Choose your challenge—Super, Sprint, or Kids Race—and put your training to the test. This is where you prove your grit.

Race Distances
Sprint
Super
Kids Race
The Sprint
Distance
5 km
Obstacles
20
Avg duration
1 h32 m12 s
Race Day Info
Arrival & Heat Times
Volunteer & Race For Free
Where to stay?
Race Day Program & Documents
What Finishers Earn
Where You'll Race
Course maps are subject to change depending on conditions.
4.8
• 79 Racer Testimonials
Thomas Haines
Participated in 2025
First time, definitely one of the toughest things I have ever done. Train harder now that I know what to expect. Cant wait till my next one.
Gabrielle Deacon
Participated in 2025
It was my first race! Can’t wait for the next one! Gonna train a lot harder!❤️
Warren Mitchell
Participated in 2025
great energy all around, intimidating but exciting at same time, good challenge of will power.
Jeremy Waide
Participated in 2025
My 1st race and now I am addicted. Doing 10k in Colorado Springs next year!
Tim Mason
Participated in 2025
More water stations at periods where I wouldn't be so out of breath. Felt like they were at the top of tall climbs etc. and I was too out of breath t...
Brian Wells
Participated in 2025
I had a blast! Ran the race with my Heartletics family!
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Experience Michigan

Rogue River Trail
8.7-mile natural-surface trail located near the picturesque community of Rockford, 20 minutes north of Grand Rapids. Two trailheads offer parking and easy access.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
A 58-acre botanical garden, art museum, and outdoor sculpture park located in Grand Rapids.
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