Spartan Race Trifecta Weekend

The world's most famous obstacle race comes to Misano

The Spartan Race is the most famous international obstacle course racing (OCR) circuit, and every September it transforms the coastline of Misano Adriatico, in the province of Rimini, into an open-air arena. For the seventh consecutive year, the Romagna stage confirms its place in the European calendar, attracting thousands of competitive athletes and amateurs ready to test their strength, endurance, and tenacity.

The Trifecta Weekend format

Misano hosts a Trifecta Weekend: over the course of the same weekend, the three official distances of the circuit are run, giving those who complete them all the chance to earn the Trifecta, the most coveted recognition among Spartans. The races on the program are:

• Sprint — approximately 5 km and 20 obstacles, the ideal distance for those new to the OCR world;
• Super — approximately 10 km and 25 obstacles, for more trained athletes;
• Beast — approximately 21 km and 30 obstacles, the toughest and most challenging test;
• Kids Race — 1 to 3 km courses designed for children, with obstacles scaled to their size;
• Hurricane Heat — the team endurance and team-building challenge, outside of the competition.

A unique course between sand and sea

What makes the Misano stage special is the course on the sand: the route winds along the Adriatic seafront starting from Arena 58, crosses the natural oasis of the Conca river mouth, and reaches the Portoverde area, also bordering the grounds of the famous Misano World Circuit. It's a course described as fast and flat, perfect for those aiming for a new personal record, but made challenging by the yielding sand underfoot and the iconic Spartan obstacles: walls, ropes, spears, carrying sandbags and buckets, mud.

More than a race: a weekend of sport in Romagna

In the 2025 edition, there were approximately 6,000 athletes at the start, confirming an event that is now a fixture of the sporting calendar in Misano Adriatico in September, often coinciding with other major local events. The Spartan philosophy goes beyond competition: "it's not just a race, it's an experience," combining personal challenge, community spirit, and the discovery of the Riviera di Rimini, with the sea, beaches, and Romagna's hospitality as the backdrop.