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London South East Spartan Weekend 2026 | Pippingford Park 

Get ready for a stunning yet brutal test of pure athletic grit as Spartan brings the ultimate Trifecta & Ultra Weekend back to the ancient, wild grounds of Pippingford Park. Tucked into the heart of the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex; just an hour from London and easily accessible via direct rail links into East Grinstead or Crowborough, we’ve transformed this historic 1,000-acre estate into a relentless, world-class obstacle battlefield.

You’ll be tearing through dense woodland tracks one minute, and tackling heavy elevation gain across steep countryside ridges the next. Expect a punishing mix of deep mud, technical trail networks, cold waterlogged trenches, and iconic Spartan obstacles engineered to test your grip and break your rhythm; whether you’re taking on the explosive Sprint (5K), the technical Super (10K), the soul-testing Beast (21K), or stepping up for the ultimate trial of endurance at the British OCR Ultra Championship (50K). 

Taking on the Saturday Night Sprint (5K)? 

• Registration opens at 17:00, with heats starting from 18:30. A functional head torch is mandatory in the start chute: no light, no race, no exceptions. This raw East Sussex terrain is meticulously designed to challenge your mental resilience, force you past your self-imposed limits, and show you what you're truly made of. 

See you at the start line.