Question 1

Athlete Guide

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All the information regarding the Spartan Kulmbach Race Weekend can be found closer to race week.

Question 2

National Series: How To Compete

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Find everything you need to know about rules, point systems, prize money, rewards, and more. Consult our Sport FAQ HERE.

Question 3

Volunteer

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All Infos to become a Volunteer at SPARTAN RACE Kulmbach can be found closer to race weekend.

Question 4

Rules

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Spartan Race is a race, timed, judged and ranked. Everyone is ranked and the best athletes will be qualified for European and World championships. ALL the obstacles are mandatory and sanctioned of 30 BURPEES in the Open category or penalty loops in the Elite category in case of failure on one obstacle. Wearing the timing chip is mandatory and your bib number MUST be visible at any time. You must be 14 years old on race day to be able to participate in a Spartan Sprint and 16 to participate in a Super or a Beast. You receive a headband with your bib number and a timing chip after checking-in for the race, It is mandatory to wear it. Having your bib number visible will also increase your chances of being recognized on the photos to have a memory ...You're not allowed to give your bib to another competitor. Spartans do not cheat ! We expect that you respect the other competitors and the above rules!

Question 5

How to manage my registration?

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Unexpected things come up in life. We understand that so we try our best to accommodate date and/or time transfers, whenever possible. Transfers to another heat of the same category are free (to another category you will have to change the price difference: Open to Elite +20 €, Open to Age Group +10 €). If you want to transfer to another event there is a charge on these transfers depending on the ticket values and with a service fee. Transfers are possible until the Thursday before the event.

Question 6

What do you get?

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- A race organized on a professional level - A Spartan “Finisher” shirt (only if you finish!) - A Spartan “Finisher” medal (only if you finish) - A Trifecta slice: win 3 of them (1 per distance) during one calendar year to complete and be part of the Trifecta tribe - An “After Finish” aid station - Chip timing for event results and rankings - A Festival area with animations and good vibes - Bragging rights - And for sure scrapes and bruises, stories, stories and more stories!

Question 7

How to choose the right heat?

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Spartan Race operates with heat starts. Heat size depends on the race course but will be between 150 and 250 athletes. Heats will leave every 15 minutes after the first heat. Select well your departure time depending on your level, your team and your objectives. Don’t register in the last heats if you do not feel comfortable finishing the race on time. There is no cut off time but for obvious security reasons, all athletes must be at the finish line by a certain time. Please note, the team registration does not guarantee the same starting heats. Once a heat is full, only the teams will be grouped in the same heat after sending a request. No exceptions will be made regarding changing in the Elite/Competitive or Open heats, only teams will be grouped in the same heat after sending the request to our customer service (FAQ’s).

Question 8

What to wear?

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There’s no dress code, but you’ll be running in mud and water, climbing hills and mountains, under barbed wire and jumping fire. Our elites recommend: performance gear (NO COTTON), water packs, compression underwear, Clif bars and energy gel. Advice from experience: race in what you train in.

Question 9

Transfer and deferral options

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Sometimes things happen and you simply can't take part in an event that you had planned. Don't worry, Spartan Race allows you to postpone your unused registration. HERE you will find all the information you need.

Question 10

Event Schedule

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Please note that the 2027 schedule will be available closer to date.

Kulmbach Spartan Weekend 2027

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