Ready for an off-road challenge? Welcome to Spartan Trail. No man-made obstacles here. Just you, the great outdoors and the open trail. Compete, have fun, meet new friends and explore America’s wilderness over a 10K to 50K distance.
Toro Park is a vast, sprawling venue full of iconic Bay Area trail scenery. Picture rolling golden hills, sparse coast live oak offering brief moments of shade, and smooth trails carrying you up and down through pastures and arroyos. The heat here can be intense, but the trails are fast and the surroundings are idyllic. Make sure to stick around and enjoy downtown Salinas, located only a few miles from the race!
With miles of different trail routes, the race directors will be sure to take full advantage of variety and unleash a hailstorm of twists and turns.
The magnificent views from on top of the many peaks are (almost) worthy of a quick rest to appreciate the stunning sight of the outlying Northern California mountains. The weather can be deceptively warm without humidity, so remember to hydrate well for the dry and dusty peaks. Be sure to look out for the local wildlife as Toro Park is teeming with critters watching you sprint to the next hill.
TOP REASONS TO TAKE ON THIS COURSE:
1. Monterey and Salinas are both within short driving distance so Spartans have the choice of where to entertain themselves with some wonderful sights and sounds. There’s also a nice selection of restaurants to carb-up before the race, or celebrate afterwards.
2. For the motorsport enthusiast, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is a must. Located less than seven miles away, why not visit this famous race track once you have completed your race?
3. Cannery Row, the historic waterfront district, is a popular destination for shoppers, diners and visitors of Monterey.
4. The Monterey County Fair and Event Center is a great place to catch some entertainment. With a fair or event happening almost all the time, it’s definitely worth checking their website for things to do.
5. If you want to hit the beach, Monterey State beach is your destination for rest and relaxation. Miles of sand make up the beautiful coastline. Take it all in.
6. Downtown Monterey is a bustling metropolis of live music, bars, restaurants and other things to do. Once you’ve conquered the race, celebrate in style with fellow racers into the night.
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