Spartan will hold its Kids World Championship in the greater Sebring, Florida area on December 10-11, 2022.
Along with the Kids World Championship hosted by Visit Sebring will be the Central Florida Trifecta Weekend for adults featuring the Sprint, Super and Beast events, along with an Open Kids Division for all youngsters ages 4-14.
At the championship race – scheduled for Saturday, December 10 – Spartan notes that ‘the globe’s toughest junior Spartans will encounter approximately 26 obstacles along a 2.99-mile course of dirt, mud, grass and natural streams.’
The race will feature qualified athletes in two age groups (9-11 and 12-14) competing in boys’ and girls’ heats for a share of US$20,000 in prizes and the title of Spartan Kids World Champion.
“These kids have proven themselves to be the best of the best in our sport,” said Spartan founder and CEO Joe De Sena.
“They’re fast. They’re tough. They’re unbreakable. They’re all in for an adventure, testing their limits. And they get to share the adventure with their parents in an atmosphere that brings out the best in everyone.”
Visit Sebring representative Casey Hartt, added “As Florida’s premier endurance racing destination and home of the legendary Sebring International Raceway, hosting this championship event is a natural fit and we are thrilled to be bringing the world’s best junior Spartan athletes to Central Florida.”
Saturday and Sunday also feature Open Kids Divisions ranging in distance from half a mile to two miles with a Family 2-mile Heat as well.
Adults can race in the Beast (21K, 30 0bstacles) on Saturday, and the Super (10K, 25 obstlaces) and Sprint (5K, 20 obstacles) on Sunday, making it an action-packed family weekend.
