The Kulmbach Spartan Weekend is based at EKU-Platz in Kulmbach, a town in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, with courses running through the surrounding countryside. The June 11-13, 2027 weekend offers Sprint, Super, and Beast distances with Elite, Age Group, Open, and Doubles categories, so a Trifecta can be completed in one trip. Kids races and a four-hour Hurricane Heat take place on the Friday.
| Race | Start | Distance | Training plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Race 3K (Age 9-14) | 16:00 | 3.0 km | |
| Kids Race 1.5K (Age 7-9) | 16:30 | 1.5 km | |
| Kids Race 1K (Age 4-6) | 17:00 | 1.0 km | |
| HH4HROpen | 18:00 | — | Training Plan |
| Race | Start | Distance | Training plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastElite | 09:00 | 21.0 km | Training Plan |
| BeastAge Group | 09:10–10:00 | 21.0 km | Training Plan |
| BeastOpen | 10:00–11:00 | 21.0 km | Training Plan |
| BeastDoubles | 10:15–11:15 | 21.0 km | Training Plan |
| SprintOpen | 13:00–15:00 | 5.0 km | Training Plan |
| SprintDoubles | 13:00–15:00 | 5.0 km | Training Plan |
| Race | Start | Distance | Training plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| SuperElite | 09:00 | 10.0 km | Training Plan |
| SuperAge Group | 09:15–09:50 | 10.0 km | Training Plan |
| SuperOpen | 10:00–11:00 | 10.0 km | Training Plan |
| SuperDoubles | 10:00–11:00 | 10.0 km | Training Plan |
| SprintOpen | 12:30–13:30 | 5.0 km | Training Plan |
| SprintDoubles | 12:30–13:30 | 5.0 km | Training Plan |
Fly into one of these airports within 250km of the race venue.
Actual weather data for this date over the past 5 years.
| Year | High | Low | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15°C | 8°C | 18 km/h | 6.8mm |
| 2025 | 20°C | 10°C | 14 km/h | — |
| 2024 | 16°C | 8°C | 20 km/h | — |
| 2023 | 25°C | 14°C | 16 km/h | — |
| 2022 | 24°C | 10°C | 11 km/h | — |
Planning a multi-race trip? These races are within 500km and 4 weeks of this event.