REEBOK SPARTAN RACE EXPECTED TO DRAW THOUSANDS OF COMPETITORS
AND SPECTATORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
World Leader in Obstacle Racing Presents Spartan Beast
at Soldier Hollow June 28
BOSTON, April 28, 2014 – Thousands of competitors from across the U.S. and several foreign countries representing every walk of life, age, stage and varying degrees of athletic abilities, along with spectators, will converge on Soldier Hollow in Salk Lake City, Utah.* to tackle the Reebok Spartan Race Beast.
The Spartan Beast will take place Saturday, June 28. “The 10+-mile Spartan Beast’s mix of mud and gnarly outdoor obstacles will test experienced racers’ physical strength and mental resolve,” said Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena.
“The unique obstacle course will demand every ounce of strength, ingenuity and animal instinct you thought you lost three generations ago,” De Sena continued, adding that course details are kept secret until competitors experience them firsthand on race day. The top three male and top three female finishers at the Saturday race will qualify for free entry into a future Spartan Beast race of his or her choice.
Events will start at 8:00 a.m. Final race-day schedules will be posted on the Spartan Race website a few days prior to the event dates.
Daylong activities also will include the Jr. Spartan Adventure Race benefiting Kids Fit Foundation. A leader in the movement to help children learn life-long health and fitness habits, Kids Fit Foundation strives to raise awareness and develop programs that educate, empower and inspire kids to become and stay fit.
Founded in 2010, the race series expects to attract 1 million athletes at over 80 events in 2014, many of whom are people looking for a new alternative to more traditional forms of fitness. Spartan Race currently has more than 3 million “likes” on Facebook and is one of the fastest growing series in the sport of obstacle racing.
*Soldier Hollow, 2002 Olympic Drive, Midway, Utah 84049
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About Spartan Race, Inc.
Spartan Race, Inc., voted Outside Magazine’s Best Obstacle Race, is the world’s leading obstacle racing series. In 2013, Spartan Racers participated at 60 events worldwide in what for many was a transformational experience. Spartan Race also offers an obstacle course event for the next generation of Spartans ages four through thirteen.
With over 130 events in 17 countries planned for 2014, Spartan Race continues to make obstacle racing one of the fastest growing sports in the world. The Reebok Spartan Race global race series features races at three distances, 3+Mile/15+ Obstacle Sprint, 8+ Mile/20+ Obstacle Super and 12+ Mile/ 25+ Obstacle Beast, culminating each year in the Spartan World Championship, which in 2014 will be held in Killington, Vt. on September 20. With competitive Elite heats and Open heats for all fitness levels, Reebok Spartan Races offer something for everyone. The Spartan lifestyle continues its goal of ripping people off their couches and helping them lead happier, healthier and more productive lives.
Log onto http://www.spartan.com for more information, a schedule of events and to register for a race.
