Spartan Race this weekend in Bigfork

Bigfork Montana Spartan Race celebrates 10 years 

The annual Spartan Race returns to Bigfork this weekend, with hundreds of racers and spectators at the course near Woods Bay.

This is a Spartan Race Trifecta weekend May 6-7, with four races set to converge on the difficult mountainous course. The race on Saturday featuers a Sprint (5K, 20 obstacles), a Super (10K, 25 obstacles), a Beast (half-marathon and 30 obstacles), and an Ultra (50K, 60 obstacles). 

Participants in the inaugural 2013 Spartan Race in Bigfork. (Photos by David Reese)

 The weekend also features obstacle-free Spartan Trail races on May 7: A half-marathon and a 10K.

Parking is not allowed for the public at the event near Woods Bay. Spectators and racers will take shuttle busses from the parking area at Montana 35 and Montana 82.

Volunteers are still needed. For volunteer information, contact the Bigfork Chamber of Commerce.

On the Web: race.spartan.com