Age Requirement: Kids must be at least 4 years old on or before race day to participate.
🎟️ Free Spectator Entry Included!
Each Kids Race registration includes free entry for up to two (2) spectators per family!
How it works:
- No pre-purchase or online registration required.
- Simply arrive with your child on race day and check in together at the Kids Registration tent.
Note: Spectator entry grants access to the entire event venue, including the adult race area, festival village, and kids race course.
Kids Race Distances at a Glance
| Distance | Age Range | Parents Allowed? | Avg. Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1km | 4–6 years | Yes | 15–25 mins |
| 1.5km | 7–9 years | Yes | 20–35 mins |
| 3km (Non-Competitive) | 9–14 years | No | 45–55 mins |
| 3km (Competitive) | 9–14 years | No | 45–55 mins |
Detailed Distance Breakdown
1km & 1.5km Races
- Age Determination: Based on the child's age on race day.
- Parent Running: Parents are allowed on course to run alongside their child.
- Course Visibility: Most of the 1km course is visible from the Start/Finish line. The 1.5km course extends further out with limited visibility from the main area.
3km Races (Competitive & Non-Competitive)
- Age Requirement: Racers must be at least 9 years old on race day. Offered at select venues only.
- Course Structure: May consist of two laps on the 1km course plus an extended section with technical, age-appropriate obstacles.
- Parents on Course: Parents are NOT permitted on the 3km course.
-
Competitive Podium & Championships:
- Top 3 male and female finishers in age groups 9–11 and 12–14 will podium at each competitive event.
- 14-year-olds on race day may compete and podium. However, racers qualifying for Regional or World Championships must still be 14 or younger on the Championship race day to participate.
- If a racer ages up into a new bracket before Championship day, they keep their qualification spot but compete in their new age bracket.
Important Event Day Information
- Arrival Time: Please arrive 90 minutes prior to your child's scheduled start time.
- Bib Numbers & Start Times: Bib numbers and start times are not posted online prior to race day for safety reasons. Bibs are assigned when checking in at the KIDS REGISTRATION tent.
- Child Supervision: Children under 14 must not be left unattended in the festival area while parents are running an adult race.
- Multiple Laps / Races: Each registration is valid for 1 race. If your child wants to run a second race, a second full registration must be purchased (includes an additional finisher shirt and medal).
- Discount Codes: Standard discount codes cannot be applied to Kids Race registrations unless specifically noted for a promotional offer.
- Forgot Your Start Time? If you forget your distance or start time, email us at US@spartan.com with your child's full name.
For additional details and photos, check out the Spartan Kids Website.