The best athletes in the obstacle-racing world will gather at Palisades Tahoe this weekend, Sept. 30 - Oct. 1st, to compete for the title of Spartan Race World Champion at the 2017 Reebok Spartan Race World Championship.

The Reebok Spartan Race World Championship will host six races including the Spartan Beast featuring 38 obstacles over 16 miles; Spartan Ultra Beast featuring 60+ obstacles over 26+ miles; and Spartan Kids races over ½ mile, one mile and two miles. Athletes will start at an elevation of 6,224 feet and climb upwards to an elevation of over 9,000 feet.

This year’s event will feature Spartan’s first ever World Team Championships, where top racers from around the world will form country-specific, co-ed teams of three to compete head-to-head on a Spartan “Super” course, battling for the title of World Team Champion.
 
Obstacles testing competitors’ strength and endurance at this year’s race include the “Olympus”, “Ape Hanger” and “Ring the Bell”.

For spectators, visitors are invited to come take a spot on the mountain courses to cheer on friends and family, or watch the incredible athletes compete in their pursuit of glory. A special Funitel Access Ticket will be available Friday through Sunday for visitors to gain access to the upper mountain course.

To register for a race or purchase a Spectator Package, click here. Saturday and Sunday’s Championship events will stream live on Facebook WATCH via Spartan LIVE.
 
Schedule of Events
On Saturday, September 30 the Men’s and Women’s Spartan Beast heats begin at 7:30 a.m. with the last heat starting at 2:00 p.m. There will also be a Spartan Kids Two-Mile Race with start times between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., a Spartan Kids One-Mile Race with start times between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., and a Spartan Kids ½ Mile Race with start times from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
 
On Sunday, October 1 the Men’s and Women’s Spartan Beast heats begin at 8:00 a.m. with the last heat starting at 12:30 p.m. The Men’s and Women’s Ultra Beast race heats begin at 6:00 a.m. with the last heat at 6:45 a.m. The Spartan Kids Two-Mile Race begins at 1:00 p.m., the Kids One-Mile Race has start times from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and the Spartan Kids ½ Mile Race has start times from 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
 
Palisades Tahoe Funitel - Mountain & Event Access
Funitel Access Tickets are available Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1. Tickets can be purchased on-site at the Main Ticket Office located in the Funitel Plaza. The Funitel will transport passengers from the Village to Gold Coast at the top of the mountain where racers can enjoy easy access to more than 10 obstacles at the top of the mountain and spectacular panoramic views.

Funitel operations for the Reebok Spartan Race World Championship will run at the following times.
    •    Friday, September 29: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    •    Saturday, September 30: 7 a.m.-7p.m.
    •    Sunday, October 1: 7 a.m.-7p.m.

For more info, visit squawalpine.com