Savage Race - Pennsylvania

The Poconos Spartan Event Weekend, held at Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain in Palmerton, offers a challenging obstacle course race set in dense forests and rugged hills. Participants can choose from a 5K Sprint with 20 obstacles, a 10K Super featuring 25 obstacles, and a Kids Race ranging from 1 to 3 km with obstacles. The course is renowned for its difficulty, testing racers' endurance and strength, and rewarding them with stunning views of the Poconos from the summit. The event encourages team participation and family support, with spectators able to enjoy the course from chair lifts. A Trifecta Pass allows racers to compete in all three distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The IM ABLE Games, held at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a dynamic multi-event fitness competition featuring a variety of challenges for all abilities. Events include a Sprint Duathlon (2-mile run, 8-mile bike, 2-mile run) on airport tarmac and nearby roads, the Kaaginator Fitness Challenge—an obstacle course inspired by CrossFit and Spartan races—offered in individual and team relay formats, a family-friendly 2-mile Fun Run, Walk, or Roll, and the Klingers Hot Wing Hustle, a fun post-race eating contest. The Trifecta Triple Crown combines the duathlon, Kaaginator Challenge, and Hot Wing Hustle for a comprehensive test of endurance and fun. The event culminates with an Afterburner Party featuring vintage planes, BBQ, and beer, creating a festive atmosphere for participants and spectators alike. Adaptive athletes are welcomed with free registration, emphasizing inclusivity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Tri-State New Jersey Spartan Trifecta Weekend takes place at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon, NJ, offering a challenging obstacle course race experience on rugged terrain with a 1,040-foot vertical climb to a 1,480-foot summit. The event features multiple race distances including the Sprint (5K, 20 obstacles), Super (10K, 25 obstacles), Beast (21K, 30 obstacles), and Ultra (50K, 60 obstacles), plus a kids race. Participants can test their endurance and strength across these courses, aiming for the Spartan Trifecta by completing multiple races over the weekend. The event is known for its tough, unforgiving obstacles and scenic mountain setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Tri-State New York Spartan Race Weekend takes place at the historic Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, home of the 1969 Woodstock festival. This obstacle course race features rolling hills, forests, grassy meadows, and open trails, offering a challenging yet scenic environment. Participants can choose from a 5K Sprint with 20 obstacles, a 10K Super with 25 obstacles, or a kids' race ranging from 1 to 3 kilometers with obstacles. The course combines flat and fast sections with muddy, technical terrain, suitable for both first-timers and experienced racers. The event fosters a friendly, motivational atmosphere and offers on-site camping for a full weekend experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.