EO Chicago Fitness Club – Spartan Midwest Challenge
September 26 @ 6:00 am - 11:00 am
Get ready to conquer the Badlands Off-Road Spartans—a 1,200-acre Midwest adventure built to test your endurance in nature at its toughest.
This is a mix of trail running and obstacle challenges designed to test strength, endurance, and grit. You’ll move through sand dunes, rocky terrain, forests, and creek beds while taking on obstacles like carrying, climbing, and crawling. From mud-filled burpees to steep climbs, every section brings a new challenge.
This is a scalable experience—go at your own pace, take breaks when needed, and focus on completing each section step by step. Ultimately, it’s about embracing the elements and pushing yourself in a rugged outdoor environment.
Distance Options:
- Sprint (~5K + obstacles)
- Super (~10K + obstacles)
- Beast (~13 miles + obstacles)
Best Practices:
- Use a jog/walk approach between obstacles to recover and maintain energy
- Train grip strength ahead of time (you’ll use it more than you think)
- Be prepared for obstacle penalties if an attempt isn’t completed (burpees)
- Kids race available — a great family-friendly option
This event is about resilience, effort, and pushing yourself in a supportive environment—not perfection or speed.
RSVP: This event is produced by Spartan. You must complete your official registration on their website in order to participate:
https://www.spartan.com/en/races/midwest?index=1
Once you’ve registered through Spartan, please return here to RSVP on Eventbrite so we know you’re attending. We’ll also add you to the WhatsApp group for updates and coordination.
Attendees: EO, EOA, SAP, SLP, Prospects, & Friends
