Reebok SPARTAN RACE World Championships, SPARTAN Cruise, and Giveaway!

Obstacle racing in the U.S. is getting bigger and bigger every year. There are so many different types of "obstacle" racing. But the one race that everyone recognizes is the Reebok SPARTAN RACE series.

Yeah, you guys know the one that you jump over actual fire at the end. (Thanks Jennifer and Jake for modeling this. LOL!)

Well I have some amazing NEWS from the awesome people over at SPARTAN Headquarters. On September 21st, Reebok SPARTAN is taking over the mountains of Vermont for the official Reebok SPARTAN race Vermont BEAST!

Race Information

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The 2013 Reebok Spartan Race World Championship was an event for the ages. The 2014 event returns to Killington VT in order to once again push racers past their limits as they fight for glory.

Distance: 13+ miles, fastest time should be around 180 minutes. Those who can climb well will be rewarded. If you have done any race anywhere in the world: whether a mud run, fun run, Olympic run, bike race, death march or any kind of event claiming to be the "toughest race on the planet" you will be happy to know that this is where it ends..THIS IS THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SPARTAN BEAST...Step up and get out of your comfort zone, many will arrive, but few will leave!

Spectators: Want a front row seat to all the Spartan action? You'll receive $5 Spartan bucks redeemable at the merchandise tent, entry to the rocking festival area, a festival grounds map, access to some of the obstacles on course, not to mention the epic Gladiator pit and finish line. Enjoy the music and watch your friends and loved ones slip and slide through the Spartan course in the relative safety and comfort of the Spartan Race festival grounds!
Spectator Pricing: $20 online. $25 onsite (CASH ONLY).

Registration to compete in the race is still opened, so if you are ready to test how tough you are you can sign up below. However if you are not mentally ready for the BEAST you can spectate or better yet volunteer. If You will be anywhere near Killington Vermont the weekend of September 20th, you are going to want to go and watch this competition. Take your friends, family, kids, neighbor, whomever to see some of the worlds toughest people compete to become HEAD BEAST!
To REGISTER for the BEAST - CLICK HERE!

If you are like me and live nowhere near Vermont, Reebok SPARTAN races are televised on NBC Sports Channel.

Reebok Spartan Race Television Schedule: (All times ET)

DATE	RACE LOCATION	NETWORK	TIME
Tues., July 22	Tuxedo, N.Y.	NBCSN	11 p.m.
Tues., August 19	Palmerton, Pa.	NBCSN	9 p.m.
Sat., September 13	Washougal, Wash.	NBCSN	2 p.m.
Tues., September 23	Amesbury, Mass.	NBCSN	10 p.m.
Sat., October 25	Wintergreen, Va.	NBCSN	12:30 p.m.
Sun., November 16	Killington, Vt.	NBC	3 p.m.

As you can see the World Championships in Vermont will be televised on November 16th. I will be tuning in, I hope you guys will be too.

If you thought that the SPARTAN BEAST World Championship was amazing, wait till you see what else they have coming up...

That right you guys Reebok SPARTAN is taking you guys on the high seas.

Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas will host the first ever Obstacle Course Race on a private tropical island! The beautiful beach landscape will challenge Spartans during the day while the cruise and island activities will provide plenty to do after the race is done, including a post-race party and BBQ.

On Friday, March 6th, set sail from the Port of Miami and rest up before your adventure (you’ll need it!) – Next, Saturday morning will face you with a challenging course where you’ll navigate through sand, water, signature Spartan obstacles, as well as new, exclusive island-inspired challenges!

Cruise with Joe DeSena to a private island in the Bahamas for the ultimate tropical island Spartan Race! The SPARTAN CRUISE is a deluxe Caribbean Cruise that will feature a Private Island Race specially designed by Joe DeSena.
The race will be a Sprint – a 3+ mile/ 15 OBSTACLE  - the shorter Sprint presents plenty for the hardcore Elite to test themselves and is a good starter race for new Spartans. Although the race is included in the cost of your cruise, you do not have to join the race to join the cruise! This is a vacation!! Bring your family, friends and the kids too!

What’s Included:
-3 day cruise
-3 ½ mile Sprint Race with 15 obstacles – Course designed by Joe DeSena
-$50,000 prize pool for Elite Racers*
-Meals
-Onboard entertainment
-Book signing by Joe DeSena
-Guest speakers
-Award ceremony, finisher’s medal and professional photo and video
-Gratuities
-Insurance
-Kids Jr. Spartan race (ages 4-13)
-Kids travel  FREE* (up to 17 years of age at time of booking)
-Spartan Cruise tshirt
-Full day at Great Stirrup Cay for lounging and playing with family and friends
* The first 200 racers that sign up for the "Elite" wave will be eligible for the $50,000.00 prize pool! The 200 spots will be on a first come, first serve basis.

*KIDS TRAVEL FREE* Children 17 and under at the time of booking are Free* but are required to pay the Port Charges/Taxes/ Gratuities/Admin Fee/Cancelation and Medical Emergency Insurance: $288.00 per child - *ONLY if they are the 3rd or 4th passenger in the cabin.  Otherwise, they will pay full price.
All over the country we put on different kinds of events, all designed for specific styles of racing and fun. Now we are bringing our events to an all-new venue - Great Stirrup Cay. Whatever your level or goals, whether you are a determined champion looking to take home top honors or a member of a team of 30 friends looking to just have a blast, the Spartan cruise is just right for you!

WOW, you cant beat that. What is even better is Reebok SPARTAN RACE is having a cruise giveaway. #BOOMMMMMMMMM...

Announcing the Reebok Spartan Race Spartan Cruise Sweepstakes! No purchase necessary. Open to US residents only. Winner will receive a trip for two including airfare, a 3 day Spartan Cruise, and an entry into the ultimate tropical island Spartan Race!
Hurry and enter below now and if you win you can take me:) Just kidding (or not) :)!

CRUISE GIVEAWAY-ENTER HERE

And last but not least the awesome guys over at SPARTAN RACE media want to give one of you guys a free entry into any open heat (non-confirmed start time) in any 2014 Spartan Race in the Continental US. Just enter below...
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This giveaway will be open to all U.S. Residents from 8/15/14 to midnight 8/24/14. GOOD LUCK!

I hope that you guys will continue to support great races in the U.S. including the Reebok SPARTAN RACE series. It all about the FUN!

GOOD LUCK!

I was given one  free entry into any 2014 open SPARTAN RACE in the Continental U.S. for a giveaway. No other compensation was given. As always all opinions are mine.