Oct 21 - 22, 2023
Michigan Spartan Event Weekend
Spartan Race Walker, MI | Oct 21 - 22, 2023 | Register Now and Save
This year Spartan will be in Grand Rapids, less than an hour from the shore of Lake Michigan, and two hours from Detroit and Chicago. Millennium Park is one of the nation’s largest urban parks with no shortage of rolling terrain, wildlife and mileage on the river. After you tackle your 10K Super or 5K Sprint, hit the city known for its beautiful scenery and craft beers.
OUR COURSES
The Races
All finishers receive a T-shirt, medal and professional photos, and every registration comes with access to the Spartan Account to track your tickets, race results, photos, teams, and challenges.
Course Information
- 709 Ft. Altitude
- Elevation Gain
- Muddy, Water
- Mild / Temperate
Race Day Info
What To Bring
- Your ID
- Barcode (printed or saved to your phone) (find it in your Spartan Account)
- Towel, waterproof bag, & extra (dry) clothes/shoes
- Sunscreen & hydration
- Headlamps are recommended for later start times
- We recommend wearing performance gear (compression bottoms and breathable tops)
- Comfortable shoes that you’ve trained in, but are OK to get dirty. Get an OCR-tested shoe and gear up for race day in the Spartan Shop
What Not To Bring - Outside food and drink (fuel for the race is OK)
- Pets (bring your support animal ID to register)
- Negative Attitude
Please plan to arrive 90 minutes before your start time. This gives you plenty of time to park, pick up your registration packet, drop your stuff at bag check, and get warmed up.
Registration typically opens at 6:30am. Waves of 250 (200 for Stadion) racers will be released every 15 minutes.
YOUR exact start time is listed on your barcode and will be posted in your Spartan Account approximately 10 days prior to the event date.
Have more questions not listed below? Visit the Spartan FAQ page.
- Race Day Program & Documents
Find this event’s Race Day Program emailed to racers and posted to this FAQ about 7 days prior to the event. The Race Day Program includes everything you need to know about the race day, including the updated event schedule, course & festival details, parking instructions, and more.
Other Important Documents:
Keep your personal valuables safe and enjoy a stress free race by reserving a locker online with SafeAndSoundLockers.com
You will enjoy unlimited all-day access so you can come and go from your locker as much as you please! To guarantee a locker, reserve early and bring your rental confirmation email (on your phone or printed out).
- What Finishers Earn
- Badass Unique Finisher Medal (personalize it with a SpartanTab)
- A trifecta medal wedge piece (run a Sprint/Stadion, Super and Beast/Ultra to collect all three pieces!
- Craft Finisher T-shirt (your other one should be pretty dirty)
- Free Finisher Beverage
- Free Athletic Brewing Company beverage for our non-alcoholic drinkers
- Free Professional Photos (to frame and flaunt)
- Cold can of FITAID
- Bragging rights
- Purchase your commemorative artwork to celebrate your achievements at TopShelf Prints
Have a question?
Please note that this is not your actual ticket. Once you have made your purchase, you will need to complete your registration on spartan.com, select a time slot, and pay any applicable administrative fees and parking fees. Upon purchasing this product, you will receive an email containing a code that you can use to redeem your ticket. Instructions on how to complete your registration will also be included in the email.
