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Spartan Doubles Race Format

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Overview:

  • What it is: Two athletes register and race together as a pair.
  • Categories: In the CEU is available only Open category (not available for AG)
  • CEU will host Spartan Doubles at Sprint Open category at these races: 
  • Dolní Morava
  • Cheile Gradistei
  • Komárno
  • Szombathely
  • Bielsko-Biala
  • please check for the more races on the web site
  • Obstacles:
    • Most obstacles: Only one partner needs to complete; if they fail, only that athlete serves the penalty.
    • Exceptions: Both must complete Spear Throw and Fire Jump. Spear miss by either = both serve the penalty.
  • Trifecta: Counts toward Trifecta and Multi-Trifecta for both individuals, if successfully completed as a doubles pair. 

 

Registration and Eligibility 

  • How Registration Works:
    • Purchase Process: One person (the 'purchaser) selects the option "Spartan Double" option with the price for 2 people. After purchase he received the 100% code, which he shares with the other person.
    • Race packet for Spartan Doubles contains: Envelope + 2 Headbands + Sweatband (packed separately)
    • Each athlete must sign their own waiver and will receive an individual timing chip
    • Local laws and federation rules apply by country/region.
  • Can pairs be of mixed gender?

    • Yes. Doubles allows same-sex or mixed-gender pairs.

       

 Obstacles and Penalties

  • Who has to do each obstacle?
    • For most obstacles, only one athlete in the pair needs to attempt and successfully complete the obstacle while the other waits to the side.
    • Only one athlete may attempt a given obstacle; the non-attempting partner may not assist on the obstacle itself. Once an attempt begins by one athlete, the other athlete may not assist or attempt the obstacle.
  • What happens if the attempting athlete fails?
    • Only the athlete who attempted and failed completes the full penalty (e.g., 30 burpees or a penalty loop). Penalties are not shared—except for the specific exceptions below.
  • Exceptions: Which obstacles must both athletes complete?
    • Spear Throw and Fire Jump:
      • Both partners must complete these obstacles.
      • Spear Throw penalty: If either partner misses, both partners must complete the full penalty (e.g., 30 burpees).
        For the Spear Throw, each athlete must attempt a throw. 
        If one athlete of a Doubles pair fails to hit the target then both athletes must complete 15 burpees. For example; if athlete A hits the target, but athlete B fails or vice versa. 
        If both athletes fail their attempts, then both athletes must complete 30 burpees.
      • Fire Jump: Both must complete the obstacle. If a penalty is designated for failure, both complete it.
  • Do we need to arrive at obstacles together?

    • Yes. Both athletes must arrive together and remain visible to race staff. One partner may wait while the other completes the obstacle.

       

 Scoring, Results, and Awards

  • How are Doubles ranked?
  • Do Doubles finishes count toward Trifecta?
    • Yes. Each completed Doubles race (Sprint, Super, Beast, or Ultra) counts toward Trifecta and Multi-Trifecta, consistent with the course distance completed.
  • What finisher items do we receive?
    • Each athlete receives the same finisher items as standard products.