Spartan Race in Zell am See-Kaprun

Do you have what it takes to be a real Spartan? You can prove your fighting spirit at the Spartan Race in Zell am See-Kaprun: The international obstacle course series comes to the region in September with the Spartan Trifecta Weekend. Be there and become a Spartan!

A participant at a Spartan Race climbing or running over a large net structure under a bright sky. | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

Start or finish area of a Spartan Race in a mountainous landscape with hikers in the background. | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

Participant during a Spartan Race climbing on ropes obstacle on a grassy field with spectators in the background. | © Michael Vorbrüggen

The ultimate Challenge: The Spartan Race

The Spartan Trifecta Weekend lasts a total of three days and offers obstacle races with different distances. This gives children, young people and adults the chance to take part and demonstrate their courage, fitness and stamina.

Participant in a Spartan Race climbing a steep wooden wall with mountain scenery in the background. | © Christoph Oberschneider

Participants in a Spartan Race crossing a muddy, uneven surface outdoors with mountains in the background. | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

Participants in the Spartan Race climbing a wooden staircase in a lush, natural environment. | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

Person climbing a metal sculpture in a mountain landscape with mountains and meadows in the background. | © Christoph Oberschneider

The distances 2026:

Sprint: 5 kilometres and 20 obstacles
Super: 10 kilometres and 25 obstacles
Beast: half marathon (21.1 kilometres) and 30 obstacles
Ultra: 50 kilometres and 60 obstacles
Kids Race: distances and obstacles staggered by age

Participant training at a Spartan Race with target figures in the background, set on a hillside with mountains in the distance. | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

Spartan for kids

With the Kids Open Heat, there will be a separate race for children from age four to 15 at the Spartan Trifecta Weekend: Distances from 0.8 to 3.2 kilometres and the number of obstacles will be staggered according to age.

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The Spartan Festival will also take place parallel to the obstacle race: This guarantees the best entertainment outside the races.

Child participating in the Spartan Kids Race, crossing a water obstacle under a large metal roof with mountains and sky in the background. | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

Spartan Trifecta & Ultra Weekend | 12.-14.09.2025

THAT'S WHAT REAL SPARTANS GET:

A professionally organised race
Spartan T-shirt and medal - as a finisher
Refreshments at the finish and water stations
Chip timing for results & rankings
Festival area with top Spartan atmosphere
Scratches and bruises
The assurance that they are daredevils!

WHAT SPARTANS BRING ALONG:

A valid photo ID
Confirmation email with barcode
Towel and dry, warm clothes
Water & food for during the race
A lot of willpower, stamina & strength
A big smile for the winner‘s photo