Spartan Championship Race takes place at Grove Stone and Sand Co., Aug. 6

PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS:

Spartan Race will take over the Grove Stone and Sand Company this coming Saturday, August 6. The Asheville Super is #4 of the Spartan NBC Championship Series.

Grove Stone and Sand Company will be home to thousands of North Carolinians looking to experience the world’s leading obstacle race.

With over 3 miles of course and over 20 obstacles to conquer, the Reebok Spartan Sprint will test the mental and physical strength of racers of all ages.

Registration is available until race day at www.spartan.com.

WHERE: GROVE STONE AND SAND COMPANY, 842 OLD US HWY 70, BLACK MOUNTAIN

WHEN: Saturday August 6.

7:30am Elite Men
7:45am Elite Women
8:00am – 9:00am Competitive Start Times
9:15am – 11:00am Competitive Start Times Begin
11:15am Afternoon Start Times Begin
Last Heat: TBD (will be posted 10 days prior to event day)

Waves of 250+ racers will be released every 15 minutes.

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