2026 Spartan Championships & Series

Elite Championship Heat - Requires qualification to participate, except for the National Series.
Age Group Championship Heats - Available to all competitive racers; no qualification required.
Open Heat races are an exciting addition to championship events, giving you the chance to join the action and earn a medal. While they aren’t part of the official competition for prizes or awards, they provide a fantastic opportunity to experience the race, challenge yourself, and be part of the excitement!

Minimum Age for Participation:

Formats	Category
Formats	Elite & Age Group	Open
Sprint	16*	14*
Super	16*	14*
Beast	18	16*
Ultra	18	18

*For all participants under 18 years old racing, parental permission is required.

2026 National Championships

North America Region

United States North East National Series
United States South National Series
United States West National Series
Canadian National Series

Latin America Region

Mexico National Series
Panama Championship
Costa Rica Championship

New for 2026, we’re introducing Latin America as a new region, which will feature multiple National Series and a Championship. This expansion was created in response to growing interest and increasing demand in the region.

European Region

France National Series
UK National Series
Spain National Series
Italy National Series
Germany-Austria Series
Adriatic Series
Switzerland National Series
CEU Regional Series
Netherlands Championship
Portugal Championship

APAC Region

Philippine National Series
China National Series
Australia National Series
Taiwan Series
Japan National Series
Thailand National Series

UAE Region

Middle East Series

National Series vs National Championship:

The National Series consists of a minimum of two races and can include up to five in total.
The National Championship is a single race event. This format is typically used in markets with fewer races, where the National Champion is crowned in one designated competition.

National Series Points Structure

All National Series consisting of two or more races will use a straightforward points system to rank racers. The competitor with the highest points in their respective category (Elite or Age Group) at the end of the series will be declared the series winner.

Participation in a minimum number of races is mandatory to be included in the National Series overall ranking and to be eligible for Prize Money (only applicable for Elite Championship category).

Participation in the last race of the National Series is not mandatory. However, to be awarded on stage for the Overall NS Ranking (Elite & Age Group) and receive your prize money (Elite only), your presence at the final award ceremony is required.

The number of races that counts for the final ranking of the Series depends on the number of races per series:

For 2 races in the Series: The 2 races count for the final ranking of the Series.
For 3 races in the Series: The best 2 race results count for the final ranking of the Series.
For 4 races and more: The best 3 race results count for the final ranking of the Series.

*Regardless of the total number of races, only your top 2 or 3 results will count towards your total points. If you participate in more than 2 or 3 races, only your best 2 or 3 results will be considered, and no additional points will be awarded for any extra races.

The same points system will be applied for both Elite Championship and Age Group Championship races; however, points are not transferable between categories. All races use a 300-point system. Points are assigned based on your final place within your gender (Elite category) and age group (Age Group category).

If two athletes are tied in the overall National Series ranking, the winner will be determined according to the following rules, depending on the number of events in the series:

For 2 event series: The combined time of both events is used as the tiebreaker.
For 3-5 event series, tiebreakers follow this order:
1. Head-to-Head Performance: Compare results from events where both racers competed. The racer with the better record ranks higher.
2. Combined Timing of Common Races: If the head-to-head performance does not resolve the tie, the times from the races where both athletes competed are added together. The athlete with the lowest aggregate time wins the tie.
3. Final Race Bonus Point: if the tie persists, the athlete who achieved the highest ranking in the final race of the Series will be awarded a +1 bonus point to their total series score.
4. Highest Single Event Score: If the combined timing of common races does not resolve the tie, the racer with the highest individual event score ranks higher.
5. Number of Event Wins: If the tie persists, the racer with more event wins (first-place finishes) ranks higher.
6. Total Number of Podium Finishes: If necessary, the racer with more podium finishes (top 3) ranks higher.
7. Consistency: If still unresolved, the racer with the higher lowest score from their events ranks higher.

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2026 Regional Championships

Regional Championship weekends

North American Championship
Latin American Championship
European Championship
APAC Championship

Qualifying for Championship Events

Racers can qualify for the Elite Championship Heat at a given tier through the following criteria:

Regular Season Events:
- No qualification.
Regional Championship:
- Top 10 at a regular season event or Top 25 at a National Series or National Championship event within the qualification period*.
Sprint/Super/Beast World Championship:
- Top 25 finish in any event of the same distance or Top 10 finish in any event of a different distance within the qualification period*.
100M World Championship:
- Invite/Application process only.
Ultra World Championship:
- Complete an Ultra in the Elite heat either this year or last year. This includes Ultras in the 2025 Elite heat categories or the Ultra World Championship.
Trifecta World Championship:
- Complete a Trifecta in the Elite heat either this year or last year. This includes Trifectas in the 2025 Elite heat or at the Trifecta World Championship.
Kids World Championship:
- Refer to the Kids WC FAQ (coming soon!)

*The qualification period begins the day after the previous championship and continues until the weekend before the current year's event.

Qualification is not required for Age Group Championship heats.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I sign up for an Elite heat before qualifying?

Yes, you may sign up before meeting the qualification if you are confident you will qualify before the race. However, it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the standards by the deadline.

What happens if I signed up for the Elite heat but did not qualify?

If you signed up for the Elite heat but do not qualify:

You will be moved to the Age Group heat
No refund will be issued for any price difference between Elite and Age Group registration
No refund will be provided for the ticket under any circumstances

Does Spartan offer wild card entries?

Yes, Spartan reserves the right to add wild card entries or make changes to the qualification standards at any time.

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