Official Rules, Guidelines, and Penalties for Spartan Race Obstacles

The following rule book will remain in effect through August 23rd, 2019.
For events August 24, 2019 and after, please scroll down: 

Download the Official Spartan Rulebook here (PDF) effective for events through 08/23/19:

Please see the attached addendum to the rule book HERE. (effective for events through 08/23/19)

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Please reference the below rule book (version v19.6) for all events from August 24, 2019 and after. 

2019 Spartan Rules of Competition (v19.6), effective for all events August 24, 2019 and after:

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A correct burpee, as defined by Spartan, can be seen here:

• Spartan Rulebook v2 02.06.19 Official.pdf (400 KB)
• Spartan rulebook addendum.pdf (40 KB)
• 2019 Spartan Rules of Competition v19.6.pdf (400 KB)