At the end of the race the competitors could barely hold back their enthusiasm or unbridled joy in their accomplishments as they made the final jump over a log ﬁre, signaling the end of their journeys. From the time the athletes left the starting line, after a pep talk and safety brief, until they reached the ﬁnish line, the athletes were challenged with hills, uneven terrain, obstacles, water and rattle snakes as they completed the event. While the training area is used for high-level military training, many members of the military and civilian communities in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area attended the race to test their athletic, physical and mental toughness. Children’s races ranged from a half mile to 2 miles and included 10-18 obstacles for ages 4-14. A group of children sprint to the first obstacle of the kids’ Spartan Race held on post May 5, 2018, and May 6, 2018. Thousands of Soldiers, military members, Family members and civilians made Fort Carson Training Area 4 a personal playground May 5, 2018, and May 6, 2018, as they took part in the annual Spartan race events, to include the kids who participated in races ranging from a half mile to two miles and included 10-18 obstacles for ages 4-14. (Photo by Walt Johnson) By Walt Johnson Mountaineer staffįORT CARSON, Colo.

The race tested their athletic, physical and mental toughness throughout the 9.6-mile Super Spartan course May 5, 2018, and the 5.1-mile Spartan Sprint route May 6, 2018. From start to finish the athletes were challenged with hills, uneven terrain, obstacles, water and rattlesnakes as they completed the event. Thousands of participants made Training Area 4 a personal playground over the weekend with not only adult participation, but kids ran the 1- and 2-mile heats on both days. Wounded Warrior Tyler Wilson receives assistance crossing the log fire to finish the Spartan Sprint race May 6, 2018.

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