Big Bear Spartan Trifecta Weekend 2026

Spartan Race in Big Bear Lake, USA. 14 events over 2 days, May 16–17, 2026.

Race information

The Big Bear Spartan Trifecta Weekend takes place in the stunning mountain setting of Big Bear Lake, California. Participants will face relentless climbs, exhilarating descents, and an intense layer of challenge due to the high altitude of over 8,200 feet. This extreme environment rewards competitors with expansive views of the Southern California landscape, making it a truly rewarding and demanding course.

Race schedule

Start times as published by the organizer. Waves fill up; check the official site before you book.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

  • 07:0021.0 km · 30 obstacles

    Beast

    Elite

  • 07:1521.0 km · 30 obstacles

    Beast

    Age Group

  • 08:00–10:0021.0 km · 30 obstacles

    Beast

    Open

  • 09:003.0 km · 10 obstacles

    Kids Race 3K

  • 12:005.0 km · 20 obstacles

    Sprint

    Open

  • Time TBA1.5 km · 10 obstacles

    Kids Race 1.5K

  • Time TBA1.0 km · 10 obstacles

    Kids Race 1K

Sunday, May 17, 2026

  • 07:0010.0 km · 25 obstacles

    Super

    Elite

  • 07:1510.0 km · 25 obstacles

    Super

    Age Group

  • 08:00–10:0010.0 km · 25 obstacles

    Super

    Open

  • 09:00–12:003.0 km · 10 obstacles

    Kids Race 3K

  • 12:005.0 km · 20 obstacles

    Sprint

    Open

  • Time TBA1.5 km · 10 obstacles

    Kids Race 1.5K

  • Time TBA1.0 km · 10 obstacles

    Kids Race 1K

Fly in

Airports within 200 km of the venue. Each one lists the other races you can reach from it.

What the weather did

Actual conditions on these dates over the past 5 years.

Daytime high
19–23°C
Night low
7–11°C
Typical wind
14 km/h
Rain
Usually dry
0/5 years heavy rain
YearHighLowWindRain
202620°C9°C18 km/h
202519°C7°C12 km/h
202422°C11°C16 km/h
202320°C9°C9 km/h7.3 mm
202223°C10°C14 km/h

How to train for Spartan Big Bear California

Spartan Big Bear California is a mountain, trail, forest and grass course with Sprint, Super and Beast waves. Every training plan is built around your race date, your fitness and the days you can train.

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