South West Spartan 2025 returns on August 17, set at the legendary Badminton Estate, the birthplace of the sport of badminton, situated amid rolling fields and wooded terrain in Gloucestershire. The event offers a 5 km Sprint with 20 obstacles, ideal for first-timers and speed seekers, and a 21 km Beast with 30 obstacles, designed to test endurance and grit over a rugged countryside course. Participants also enjoy a family-friendly Kids Race over 1–3 km with scaled-down obstacles. While the venue is one of the flattest on the Spartan calendar, subtle undulations and mixed terrain keep runners engaged. The race features chip timing, a lively race village, volunteer-run stations, team and military discounts, and a welcoming Spartan community vibe.
Races
Half Marathon
5 km
Race Date:
17 August, 2025
The Spartan Beast is a half-marathon–distance (≈21 km) endurance test featuring 30 obstacles and undulating terrain through woods, fields, and small hills in Badminton Park, renowned for being one of the flattest yet still challenging Spartan venues. Hosted by Spartan Race UK, it begins on Sunday, 17 August 2025, in Badminton, South Gloucestershire, UK.
Race Date:
17 August, 2025
The Spartan Sprint is a fast, 5 km obstacle race featuring 20 classic Spartan challenges—such as mud crawls, wall climbs, and rope climbs—set on a flat but dynamic course through Badminton Estate and surrounding countryside. Organized by Spartan Race UK, it takes place on Sunday, 17 August 2025, at Badminton Estate, South Gloucestershire, UK.
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FAQs
What is the Beast 21K 30 Obstacles?
How long is the Beast 21K 30 Obstacles?
Where does the Beast 21K 30 Obstacles take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Beast 21K 30 Obstacles?
How can I prepare for the Beast 21K 30 Obstacles?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Beast 21K 30 Obstacles?
The Spartan Beast is a half-marathon–distance (≈21 km) endurance test featuring 30 obstacles and undulating terrain through woods, fields, and small hills in Badminton Park, renowned for being one of the flattest yet still challenging Spartan venues. Hosted by Spartan Race UK, it begins on Sunday, 17 August 2025, in Badminton, South Gloucestershire, UK.
The Beast 21K 30 Obstacles is 21km long.
The Beast 21K 30 Obstacles takes place in Badminton, UK.
Runna classifies the Beast 21K 30 Obstacles elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Beast 21K 30 Obstacles?
The Spartan Beast is a half-marathon–distance (≈21 km) endurance test featuring 30 obstacles and undulating terrain through woods, fields, and small hills in Badminton Park, renowned for being one of the flattest yet still challenging Spartan venues. Hosted by Spartan Race UK, it begins on Sunday, 17 August 2025, in Badminton, South Gloucestershire, UK.
How long is the Beast 21K 30 Obstacles?
The Beast 21K 30 Obstacles is 21km long.
Where does the Beast 21K 30 Obstacles take place?
The Beast 21K 30 Obstacles takes place in Badminton, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Beast 21K 30 Obstacles?
Runna classifies the Beast 21K 30 Obstacles elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Beast 21K 30 Obstacles?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Beast 21K 30 Obstacles?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles?
How long is the Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles?
Where does the Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles?
How can I prepare for the Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles?
The Spartan Sprint is a fast, 5 km obstacle race featuring 20 classic Spartan challenges—such as mud crawls, wall climbs, and rope climbs—set on a flat but dynamic course through Badminton Estate and surrounding countryside. Organized by Spartan Race UK, it takes place on Sunday, 17 August 2025, at Badminton Estate, South Gloucestershire, UK.
The Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles is 5km long.
The Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles takes place in Badminton, UK.
Runna classifies the Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles?
The Spartan Sprint is a fast, 5 km obstacle race featuring 20 classic Spartan challenges—such as mud crawls, wall climbs, and rope climbs—set on a flat but dynamic course through Badminton Estate and surrounding countryside. Organized by Spartan Race UK, it takes place on Sunday, 17 August 2025, at Badminton Estate, South Gloucestershire, UK.
How long is the Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles?
The Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles is 5km long.
Where does the Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles take place?
The Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles takes place in Badminton, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles?
Runna classifies the Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Sprint 5K 20 Obstacles?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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