Apr 04 - 05, 2026
2026 Charlotte Spartan Event Weekend
2026 Charlotte Spartan Event Weekend
4.7
• 51 Racer Testimonials
Test Your Grit
Deep mud, water hazards and adverse conditions
Racer Favorite
Racing at Porter Farms for 10+ years
Apr 04 - 05
Sprint 5K
20 OBSTACLES
Apr 04
Super 10K
25 OBSTACLES
Apr 04 - 05
KIDS RACE 1-3km
+OBSTACLES
Apr 04
HURRICANE HEAT 12HR
Apr 04 • Sat
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9:30am
12HR HURRICANE HEAT
60
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Apr 04
HURRICANE HEAT 4HR
porter farms
Just outside Charlotte and only 15 minutes from downtown Concord, Porter Farms offers the ideal setting for racing, catering to athletes who crave diverse terrain without the constant ascent of mountainous courses. Here, expect to tackle mud, navigate multiple creeks, and encounter a few unexpected hurdles alongside Spartan's classic obstacles.
HOSTED BY
1/13
Race Distances
Sprint
Super
Kids Race
HH12HR
HH4HR
HH12
AGE
18 +
Challenges
25
Duration
12 h
What You’ll Earn
Finisher Tee
Rep your race triumph wherever you go with the exclusive 2025 Hurricane Heat finisher tee.
Finisher Tee
Hurricane Heat Wedges
Each time you finish a team based endurance challenge you’ll receive a wedge. The three wedges (4h/12h/24h) snap together to form the ultimate Hurricane Heat award
Hurricane Heat Wedges
Bragging Rights
Completing a Hurricane Heat event is no easy feat. Join a community of resilient humans and build relationships that will last well beyond the finish line.
Bragging Rights
festival entrance
Feel the pulsating energy as racers cross the finish line, and celebrate their achievements amidst a backdrop of music, beer gardens and jubilation that is a Spartan Race atmosphere.
festival entrance
What To Expect
Each Hurricane Heat features challenges that will test your endurance by solving unpredictable missions. Face relentless physical and mental challenges.
LOGIC
LAND NAVIGATION
A challenge that proves your Basic orienteering and Team communication. Using a map, compass, or coordinates your mission is to locate waypoints or hidden items. You may have to perform a physical task at each checkpoint.
LOGIC
LAND NAVIGATION
STRENGTH
RUCK DRAG
Test your Strength and Endurance under pressure. Using a rope or harness, your mission is to drag a weighted ruck or object across unpredictable terrain. Success depends on strategy, and the ability to adapt without lifting your load.
STRENGTH
RUCK DRAG
STRENGTH
TIRE MOVE
A challenge that demands Power, Coordination, and Teamwork. Your mission is to move a heavy tire over a set course flipping, rolling, or carrying it while navigating rough ground. Focus and technique are key to completing the task efficiently.
STRENGTH
TIRE MOVE
CRAWL
CANDLES UNDER WIRE
Push your Patience, Control, and Problem-solving. While crawling under wire or netting, your mission is to keep a candle’s flame burning. Creativity and teamwork may be required.
CRAWL
CANDLES UNDER WIRE
STRENGTH
LITTER EVACUATION
Reinforce Leadership, Communication, and Physical stamina. Your mission is to transport a simulated casualty using a stretcher or improvised litter. It will determine your team’s success.
STRENGTH
LITTER EVACUATION
+ MORE
Each event not only features our signature missions but also includes new challenges specifically designed to complement the unique environment of that location.
+ MORE
Race Day Info
Arrival & Heat Times
Volunteer & Race For Free
Race Day Program & Documents
General Parking
About Hurricane Heat
HH Mandatory Gear
What Finishers Earn
Where You'll Race
Course maps are subject to change depending on conditions.
4.7
• 51 Racer Testimonials
Dustin Ward Sr
Participated in
2025
Great time first ever spartan.
Kimberlie Buchholz
Participated in
2025
It was a very fun run through the woods! The mud was too deep for the sandbag carry.. shoes were getting lost left and right
Rob Wedding
Participated in
2025
Quite a challenge for my first. Already signed up for the Super. More fun than I've has in years. Highly recommended.
Michael Aycock
Participated in
2025
Had a wonderful time from start to finish. The 10k was a challenge for someone who has never done it but God got me through it ! I look forward to the...
Troy Edwards
Participated in
2025
This was the best course setup I’ve experienced in 10 years of racing!
Ross Young
Participated in
2025
I loved the teamwork and support of each other
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Experience Charlotte
Charlotte Motor Speedway
NASCAR, NHRA and World of Outlaws races hosted year round at Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track.
Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Indoor & outdoor displays of plants from around the world, plus workshops, plant sales & free tours.
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Events nearby
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02
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2025 Carolinas Spartan Trifecta Weekend
Run as a Team
Racing as a team is the ONLY way to lock in the same start time as your friends, plus you'll unlock major savings. Purchase your tickets together, or use your personalized referral link after purchasing your ticket.
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