Spartan Race Selects Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe As Site Of 2015 Reebok Spartan Race World Championship
Registration Opens January 5, 2015 for October 3-4, 2015 Event
BOSTON, Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartan Race, the world's premier obstacle race series, announced today that they have chosen internationally renowned mountain destination Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe to host the annual 2015 Reebok Spartan Race World Championship October 3 - 4, 2015.
Obstacle racing's ultimate test of endurance and strength, the two-day world championship weekend situated at the crest of the striking Sierra Nevada mountain range in North Lake Tahoe, California will include the World Championship Spartan Beast (13+ miles/ 30+ obstacles) on Saturday, and a Spartan Sprint (3+ miles/ 20+ obstacles), a Spartan Beast and Ultra Beast (26+ miles/ 60+ obstacles) on Sunday.
"Continuing to challenge our athletes is part of the Spartan DNA," said Spartan Race CEO and Founder, Joe DeSena. "Bringing our World Championship to one of the nation's most spectacular and rugged backdrops will make for the most challenging events the obstacle racing community has experienced, and an unforgettable test of mental and physical strength."
Set on the same hallowed ground that once hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics, over 10,000 athletes from around the globe will scale the harsh mountain trails to compete for over $100,000 in cash prizes. This comes as part of the $500,000 in cash and prizes Spartan plans to award during the 2015 race season -- the largest amount in race history.
When not crawling under barbed wire or scaling the towering 2,850 foot vertical gain to reach the course's peak elevation at 9,050 ft., athletes and their families can enjoy an endless number of outdoor sports and activities including 126 miles of marked mountain biking trails, fishing at the second largest alpine lake in the U.S. or hiking to the 10,776 foot summit of Mt. Rose, the highest peak in North Tahoe.
NBC and NBCSN will once again provide comprehensive coverage of the Spartan Race season in 2015. Coverage will begin in early July on NBCSN, and culminate in December with the Reebok Spartan Race World Championships on NBC. Additional details about NBC Sports Group's coverage, including a complete television schedule, will be announced soon.
Registration for the 2015 Reebok Spartan World Championship opens on January 5, 2015 at Spartan.com. Racers can pre-register now for race information and special offers. For more information about the 2015 Reebok Spartan Race World Championship please visit http://info.spartan.com/wc-tahoe/
For additional information about Squaw Valley and the extended North Lake Tahoe region, please visit www.GoTahoeNorth.com or at (530) 581-6900.
About Spartan Race, Inc.
Spartan Race, voted Outside Magazine's Best Obstacle Race, is the world's leading obstacle racing series and the first of its kind to feature timing and global rankings. With over 130 events in 17 countries during 2014 alone, Reebok Spartan Race has made obstacle racing one of the fastest growing sports in the world. The global event series features races at three distances, 3+Mile/20+ Obstacle Sprint, 8+ Mile/25+ Obstacle Super and 13+ Mile/30+ Obstacle Beast, culminating each year in the Spartan World Championship. With competitive Elite heats and Open heats for all fitness levels, Reebok Spartan Race offers something for everyone. The Spartan lifestyle continues its goal of ripping people off their couches and helping them lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives. Log onto http://www.spartan.com for more information, a schedule of events, and to register for a race.
About North Lake Tahoe
For more information about North Lake Tahoe, visit www.gotahoenorth.com. North Lake Tahoe is a 45-minute drive from the Reno Tahoe International Airport, two hours from Sacramento International Airport and just over three hours from San Francisco International Airport. Visitor information centers are located at 100 North Lake Boulevard in Tahoe City and 969 Tahoe Boulevard in Incline Village.
About Squaw Valley
Host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, Squaw Valley is a year-round mountain destination offering world-class adventures in every season. In summer, Squaw's scenic aerial tram transports guests to elevation 8,200 feet to experience an array of exciting activities in a spectacular mountain setting including swimming, hiking, roller skating, disc golf and geocaching. At the base of the mountain, Squaw's vibrant Village offers all new croquet, bean bag toss and a climbing wall, as well as shopping, al fresco dining, and music festivals all summer long.
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