Spartan obstacle course races are known to leave competitors physically spent and slathered in mud from head-to-toe, proudly worn like a hard-earned battle scar. The dirtier, the better. But in the ...

Hold on to your horses, the Spartans have descended on Santa Margarita’s wine country hills for the weekend. On the Santa Margarita Ranch, thousands of runners dashed through rows of grapevines, ...

Spartan brought its popular brand of obstacle-course racing to Snowmass for the first time on Saturday, with the terrain itself providing more of a challenge than any of the obstacles themselves. “It ...

In recent years, “obstacle racing” has exploded in popularity, and by some accounts, at its peak it was the fastest growing participant sport in history. According to USA Today, by 2015 total ...

You don’t have to be an American Ninja Warrior to participate in Saturday’s Spartan race at Busch Stadium, but it probably wouldn’t hurt. The Boston-based Spartan obstacle race brings its 3-mile ...

PITTSFIELD, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--What happens when the two, hardcore fitness worlds of CrossFit and obstacle racing collide for an entire weekend of full-tilt body, mind and spirit challenges that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark J. Burns is a freelance reporter covering sports business. Spartan Race is a true test of will, and its executive leadership, ...

The Fit Nation special with all 8 races will air on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 2:30 p.m. ET. But the thing about obstacles is that when you overcome them, you’re usually better for it. Stronger. Smarter.

It's nearly 2020 and nothing says "new year, new you" like some health and fitness New Year resolutions. Instead of the same old "get to the gym more," why not add something a bit more adventurous to ...