Poconos Spartan Race
July 11, 2026
Blue Mountain Resort · Palmerton, USA
About
Held at Blue Mountain Ski Area, this iconic Pennsylvania Spartan venue features steep climbs, challenging descents, dense forests, and rewarding Poconos views. A time-honored course known for resilience and grit.
Pick your distance
Everything below adapts to your choice
Start
Blue Mountain Resort
Weather
Sunny 27°C
Pack this
- Trail shoes with aggressive lugs (Inov-8 or Salomon Speedcross)
- Grip gloves for rope climb and monkey bars
- Hydration vest or handheld with 500ml + electrolyte tabs
- Quick-dry shirt + compression shorts (no cotton)
- Sunscreen SPF 50, sunglasses, and post-race dry clothes bag
What you should know
- Failed obstacles require 30 burpees before continuing — pace your upper body early in the course.
- Expect barbed-wire crawls and muddy water — remove watches, jewelry, and anything loose before the start.
- Blue Mountain has steep ski-slope ascents; hike the climbs and save legs for the obstacle-dense back half.
- July heat at 27°C plus sun exposure on open slopes raises cramp risk — pre-hydrate and use aid stations.
- Bib pickup and waiver signing typically close 30 min before your wave — arrive 90 min early for parking shuttles.
The information shown here is based on the most recent listing we could find, and may change. Always confirm details on the event's official site before registering.