North Lake Tahoe is proud to host the Spartan World Championship Race in Squaw Valley. The event further embraces North Lake Tahoe’s high altitude training culture and highlights the region’s technical and dramatic terrain. With four different races to choose from, Spartans of all ages and abilities can participate. Racers will start in the Village at Squaw Valley, and ascend over 4,000 total feet, feeling invigorated by steep climbs, thin mountain air and stunning views of the Palisades. After the race, participants can enjoy some iconic North Lake Tahoe apres in the Village at Squaw Valley.

Spartan Race World Championship Distances

• Spartan Ultra Race (Saturday) – 30 miles | 60 obstacles | 7 hours fastest time
• Spartan Beast (Saturday & Sunday) – 13 miles | 30 obstacles | 3 hours fastest time
• Spartan Kids Race (Saturday & Sunday) – 1/2 mile to 2 mile options
• NEW in 2019! North Lake Tahoe Trail 10K (Saturday) – 10K no obstacle foot race

To register, visit Spartan.com.

Train Like a Spartan in North Lake Tahoe

Whether you’re competing or not, the fall is the perfect time to get fit in the great outdoors and we’ve put together a training guide to help.  Check out North Lake Tahoe’s Alpine Challenge to warm up, cool down and find a mindful moment.

Be a Part of the Action without Breaking a Sweat!

If you’re not quite ready to race this year, still come out and watch some of the world’s most elite athletes compete for the World Champion title.  The final obstacle of the race will be located in the Village at Squaw Valley so you can shop, dine and cheer while watching the athletes complete the course.  And if you’d like to get up on the mountain to see a variety of obstacles, spectator tickets are available.

Spartan Spectator Tickets – includes unlimited rides on the Squaw Valley Tram on selected date of event. 

• Adults (18+) – $35
• Youth (5-17) – $24

To purchase tickets, visit Squaw Valley.