Two of the most popular race series this past year have been Spartan Race vs Savage Race. Savage Race has exploded in recent years and is a fan favorite among OCR circles, while Spartan Race has always held a special place as one of the first and truly unique OCR race series. As 2018 is winding down with the last few races for most of us and we look ahead to 2019, we wanted to profile these OCR giants and let you know what you can expect in both Spartan Race vs Savage Race.
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Spartan Race: History, Background & Growth Of A Giant
Spartan Racing borrows its name from the great warriors who defended the Greek city-state of Sparta and were made famous by the movie 300. The Spartan Race as we know it today was one of the very first obstacle course races in the world, and has grown to be one of the major players in the industry. Spartan Race was founded by Joe DeSena in an attempt to bring a new type of adventure race to a wider audience.
Spartan Race Elite vs Competitive vs Open
In 2017, Spartan Race introduced a new “competitive wave” to most races in its circuit. Now, there are three waves you can choose from when signing up for a Spartan Race: Spartan Race Elite vs. Spartan Race Competitive vs. Spartan Race Open. Unlike some other race series, you do not have to qualify for Spartan Race Elite or Spartan Race Competitive waves, so deciding which wave to enter can be difficult for someone who isn’t sure what to expect in each wave.
Spartan Race Checklist and Five Must Haves For Your First Event
Anyone who runs OCR races or Spartan Races knows that every race is different and requires different shoes and apparel. Flat races on summer days call for light treaded shoes and lightweight shorts and tops. Mountain races like the Spartan Beast at Killington, Vermont require studded Spartan Race shoes and something to protect your arms and legs.
What Is The Spartan Race Trifecta And Why It Should Be Your Next OCR Goal
As Spartan Race continues to grow and establish itself as one of the premier brands in OCR, new ways to push the sports and it’s athletes are emerging every year. One of the most recent challenges Spartan Race has come up with is the Spartan Race Trifecta. The Spartan Race Trifecta is an award competitors earn when they complete a Spartan Race Sprint race, Super race, and Beast race all in one calendar year.
Spartan Race FAQ & Review – What To Know Before You Race
Chances are that if you’re reading this, you might be on the verge of deciding whether or not to do a Spartan Race and wanted a little more information. Or, maybe you DID sign up and just want to know what you’re getting yourself into, in which case AROO! You made the right choice and will have a blast with the whole thing. In either case, there are some things you should know about Spartan Race that differentiate it from other OCR races like Spartan Race. Spartan Race is a different animal than races like Warrior Dash vs Tough Mudder, or Rugged Maniac vs Savage Race. Below, we listed some Spartan Race FAQ that will help you understand what you should expect when you’re out there with a few thousand of some other crazy people who want to test themselves against some of the best Spartan Race obstacles.