Aside from this we will also be launching new races for 2022 in the Philippines:
The first ever Asian-based qualifying race for La Ruta, the hardest mountain bike race in the world, traversing Costa Rica from coast to coast, from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic, over a grueling three-day period.
Spartan Stadion is a 5K, 20 obstacle race through the world’s most famous pro sports stadiums. In this modern twist on an ancient Greek tradition, competitors will race through every inch of a landmark stadium in the Philippines.
DEKA™, the decathlon of functional fitness designed for all levels. This event emphasize training with a purpose, exercise gamification, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate personal fitness, combining ten functional training zones each proceeded by 500 meters of running (5k total).
The Spartan Philippines National Series
After the hiatus of the Spartan races in 2020, Spartan Race Philippines plans to go back in full swing this September to November 2021 at Batangas Lakelands in Balete, Batangas.
Venue: Batangas Lakelands, Balete, Batangas
Batangas Lakelands is an active lifestyle destination south of Metro Manila, teeming with natural resources and rich cultural heritage, this nature enclave composed of 8 active-lifestyle parks that features sports, leisure, and entertainment is offered to weekend warriors from Manila in a safe and secured area.
Dates:
Four Alternating Weekends of September and October:
September 25 and 26, 2021
October 9 and 10, 2021
October 23 and 24, 2021
November 6 and 7, 2021
Set-Up:
Spartan SPRINT Product, 5K, 20 Obstacles
Only Two Categories: Elite and Open
National Series Rules:
Best 3 out of 4 races for the Elite Athletes will be counted towards their series ranking.
All race levels are scored the same. Regardless of how many races you join, the total point will be considered for your series ranking.
There are no separate Age Group divisions or Master’s divisions within the Elite category.
Only the First Heat of the Saturday Race will count towards the series ranking, other races held that weekend do not count towards the series.
Due to the COVID-19 protocol, racers will be assigned to run in sets with a 5-second gap in between. Note that the first athlete to cross the finish line may not be the fastest due to the gap in start time and the final result will be based on the official timing chips.
For Runners:
Runners will be asked to present either one of the following before entry to venue:
Vaccine Card (Athletes will be grouped together on race heats depending on their vaccination status)
A negative RT-PCR Test or Laboratory Generated Antigen Test not more than 72 Hours before the race
Even with a negative result, racers must undergo triage prior to entering and must fill up the mandatory health declaration form and contact tracing.
Masks are mandatory during the registration, festival/awarding spot, start and finish line.
Spartan Race Philippines in the Now Normal