Cambridge Spartans 2016 Race Calendar
@spartan Race Calendar 2016
Our busiest calendar and year ever!
This year to take note that we have more members than ever interested in single sport events, we have added a lot more running and cycling, as well as some old favourites and new races to the programme. All you need to do is decide what you want to sign up to, and talk to Ben about getting in the right shape to smash it! Good luck.
February
28th
Cambridge Half Marathon
Sign up fast as it sells out in a day – on sale in October brilliant local race.
March
April
17th
Ickworth 10k
The first of the brilliant hoohaah 10k series which Ben will be warming races up for, run all 3 races and get a free hoodie!
May
1st
Spartan Midnight Run
For anyone doing Endure 24 who wants to get some night practise in, we will be running at midnight on Sunday 1st from Spartan HQ – no need to sign up just turn up!
7th
Dirty Weekend 13 or 20 Miles
Rat Race know how to challenge people and their races are notorious for the obstacles, atmosphere and after party!
8th
Spires & Squires Sportive
Try this testing hilly cycle sportive in the rolling hills of Northamptonshire choice of distances available
June
5th
Beaver Fest Weekend
Brilliant triathlon great for first timers as the lake is shallow and the run well supported through the castle grounds – sprint, Olympic and half iron distances (Just racing)
18th
Great East Swim
Great event at Oulton Water with distances to test all levels, brilliant open water training.
26th
St Neots Triathlon
Sprint and Olympic distances available and a flat cycle meaning this is a great first time event.
July
15-17th
Weymouth Training Weekend
For anyone taking on Weymouth this is a must – train on the actual route you will be following on the day! Talk to Ben to reserve a place.
August
tbc
Spartan Aquathon
Fun race including swim to bike – talk to Ben for more details.
21st
Monster Ely Half Ironman and Olympic
The best medals out there! We love this race, nice straight river swim, flat fast bike and run through Ely cathedral getting cheered on – what more to like?
September
21st
Man Versus Mountain
As they ask online “Will you conquer Snowdon”? This is a beast, 22 miles, 5055 feet, obstacles and an average finish time of 5.55! Rat Race event
11th
Tri Weymouth
Brilliant friendly event, half or full iron distance with sea swim, rolling bike and flat run along Weymouth Esplanade
October
November
tbc
Bonfire Burn
Local 10k which by then will be in it’s 6th year- the only race to have had Cambridge Spartans at it every time it has been run.