Spartan Race – Chicago

Overview
Forget pheasants. Were hunting glory.Join us at Richmond Hunting Club for a fast-paced Spartan Race that will force you to up your game. After battling acre upon acre of rugged hills, flatlands, woods, open spaces, marshes, ponds, and streams, youll leave this venue with more than just a feather in your cap.Beast distance - 12+ Miles & 30-35ObstaclesSprint distance - 3+ miles & 20-23 Obstacles
Course details
By buying this ticket, you are purchasing an official Lets Do This pass to use with Spartan. You will receive final instructions on how to register for your chosen event in your confirmation.Please note – there will be a $20 additional charge for insurance, as well as a processing fee (10.5% of registration) once you have applied your code at the Spartan Checkout.
What's included
Beast Distance8-10 miles24-29Obstacles80 minutes Fastest TimeThere’s nothing mediocre about this middle distance race. The Spartan Super offers the ideal blend between distance and speed. Offering racers a true athletic test. If you consider yourself a more seasoned athlete determined to push beyond excuses, you just might have the mettle for a Spartan Super. Serving up 24-29 Spartan Obstacles and 8-10 miles of rugged terrain, the Spartan Super spares no one. Developed as the second race in the Spartan Trifecta, the Super is where you prove to yourself you’ve got everything it takes to face the Beast.Sprint Distance3+ miles20-23Obstacles40 minutes Fastest TimeThe Sprint may be our shortest distance race, but it’s still a favorite amongst both new and returning racers. It’s the perfect distance for those looking to start their Spartan journey. The Sprint also allows returning racers a manageable distance to see how far they can push themselves. Delivering 20-23 obstacles over 3-5 miles, you’ll never run the same race twice. Once you complete the sprint you are 1/3 on your Spartan TRIFECTA: The ultimate Spartan achievement.
Beast Distance – Saturday7:30am Elite Men7:45am Elite Women8:00am- 8:45am Age Group Start Time9:00am – 12:00pm Morning Start Times12:15pm Afternoon Start Times BeginLast Heat: TBD (will be posted here 10 days prior to event day)Waves of 250+ racers will be released every 15 minutes.YOUR exact start time in the group you registered for will be posted under the Race Day tab a few days prior to the events date.Sprint Distance – Sunday7:30am Elite Men7:45am Elite Women8:00am- 8:30am Age Group Start Time8:45am – 12:00pm Morning Start Times12:15pm Afternoon Start Times BeginLast Heat: TBD (will be posted here 10 days prior to event day)Waves of 250+ racers will be released every 15 minutes.YOUR exact start time in the group you registered for will be posted under the Race Day tab a few days prior to the events date.
Get Directions | 5016 IL Route 173, Richmond, IL 60071
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 (NOT COTTON), water packs, compression underwear, Clif bars and energy gel. Visit shop.spartan.com to gear up for your race.Advice from experience: is to race in what you train in – new shoes on race day are NOT recommended.
Finishers Receive For Beast and Sprint DistanceBadass Super Finishers Medaltrifecta medal wedge piece (run a Sprint and Beast to collect your remaining two pieces!)Free beerSuper Finisher t-shirt (your other one should be pretty dirty)Free Professional Photos (to frame and flaunt)Bananas at the finish lineCLIF Builder’s protein barA cold can of FitAIDBODYARMOR Sports Drink or Hydration WaterBragging rightsWhat To BringYour IDBarcode (print or save your registration barcode to your phone.)Towel & extra (dry) clothesRecommended: Headlamp and CamelbackWhat Not To Bring:Outside food and drink (racers, fuel for the race is OK)Your petsNegative AttitudePhotos:Professional event day photos will be posted on the event page 5-7 days after the event, FREE OF CHARGE! We’ll email you when your photos are ready!