Spartan Race Monterey Super

Welcome to Toro Park, located 6 miles from downtown Salinas near Monterey. Toro Park stretches over 5,000 acres of land with punishing hills, fields and prairies. This race used to be a Beast due to its terrain, but is easy enough to be classified as a grueling super.

It is definitely worth the stop at the peaks of these hills for the view of Northern California. The weather in this area is very warm so be sure to stay hydrated.

Course Description

Spartan Super is the middle distance, while it’s nearly double the distance of the Spartan Sprint, it’s still a can-do for athletes of all fitness levels, just be prepared to cover 8-10 miles strewn with 25+ obstacles of all shapes & sizes. Spartan Super is designed to challenge all athletes with obstacles like cargo nets, rope climb, walls of all shapes & sizes, mud, barbed wire, and of course, the fire jump at the end!

Distance

8-10 mile course with 25+ obstacles
Experienced athletes should complete the course in about an 1:30, while first-timers may be closer to three hours from start to finish line.

Difficulty

Supers are the double the length of Spartan Sprint events, so they are a considerable challenge for all athletes 

Spartan Race offers three distances, each with their own obstacle count and level of difficulty

• Spartan Sprint (3+ miles/20+ obstacles)
• Spartan Super (8+ miles/ 25+ obstacles)
• Spartan Beast (12+ miles/ 30+ obstacles)

Spartan Race also offers:

• Kids Race (½ – 1 mile)
• Special Spartans (for racers with intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities)
• Hurricane Heat (bootcamp-style challenge at select venues only)
• Ultra Beast (26+ miles, 60+ obstacles)

Spartan Super Pricing & Schedule 

Note: Pricing increases as the event gets closer, and is subject to change without notice. Start times are subject to change, please check your registered start time on your online registration confirmation email.

To secure the best rate, register early and be sure to use code ADVENTURE15 to SAVE 15% for Open Heats (elite, competitive, kid’s race and spectators are excluded)

Online Registration Closes June 2 at 11:59pm 

Arrive Early

Arrive an hour before your designated start time, registration opens at 6:00am.

Kids Race

All US Spartan Races in 2016 have a Spartan Kids ½ mile and 1 mile Race, excluding Hawaii Trifecta Weekend. More info on our Spartan Kids Page

Click “REGISTER NOW” above, and you will be taken to the Spartan Race page where you can purchase Spartan Kids registration.

Parking

$10+ Per Car, $20+ per van, $50+ per bus. Cash only. Carpooling recommended. Prices may vary by venue, please see event email for final details.

Spectators

Spectator passes are $20 if bought online, and $25 day of the race (cash only).  You’ll be able to see racers start, cross the finish line, and a few obstacles, depending on the venue.  You also get $5 worth of Spartan money for use at the merchandise tent and access to the festival area.

Click “REGISTER NOW” above, and you will be taken to the Spartan Race page where you can purchase spectator passes. 

What You Get:

• Spartan Race Finisher T-Shirt
• Finisher’s Medal w/blue (Super) Trifecta pie piece
• Free Beer
• Free professional photos
• Post-race banana, CLIF bar, FitAID drink

Bag Check:

On-site secure bag storage available starting at $10

What to Bring:

• Your ID
• Your bib # from your online registration email
• Towel & extra (dry) clothes to change into
• Completed Participant, Spectator, Volunteer, and Kids Waiver
  • You’ll need a completed for each person coming to the venue, spectators and kids included.

What to Wear:

Performance gear that’s sweat-wicking and doesn’t hold water, avoid cotton or any materials that will soak with water and get heavy or loose.

Your shoes should have some decent of tread to grip the terrain, especially in dirt and mud. Don’t fall into the trap of wearing old, worn-out shoes with no grip at all, you need traction in all outdoor conditions so you don’t slip and fall or get stuck. We recommend a good trail shoe with aggressive tread. Metal cleats are not allowed at all, and (soccer, basketball, football) cleats in general are not recommended, as the cleats are too hard and stiff to give you traction on obstacles.

Need more info on gear? Check out Mud + Adventure’s Gear Section

Showers & Changing Area

Showers and changing areas are available. Showers are an outdoor area with multiple hoses for you to rinse off, 99% of the time with cold water. Changing areas are male and female tents.