Founded in 2010 by CEO Joe DeSena, Spartan is the worldÍs largest obstacle race and endurance brand. Beyond engaging more than 1 million participants in the more than 200 race events, the Spartan lifestyle spans more than 30 countries and encompasses a global championship series, training and nutrition programs, health and wellness products and a range of media entities. SpartanÍs militaristic-style obstacle races have seen more than 5 million participants jump through fire and over the finish line after pushing their bodies and minds to limit across miles of unforgiving terrain while conquering signature obstacles such as the spear throw, bucket brigade and barbed wire crawl. Race events include three distances: the three to five-mile, 20-23 obstacle ñSprint;î eight to 10-mile, 24 to 29 obstacle ñSuper;î and 12 to 14-mile, 30 to 35 obstacle ñBeast,î which, when completed in one race season earns competitors the coveted ñTrifectaî medal. All races are timed and feature Elite, Competitive and Open heats, along with Spartan Kids races designed to challenge youth ages four to 14 with special obstacles and trails. The Spartan Championship Series features global rankings which culminate into the 2017 Reebok Spartan Race World Championship, where the sportÍs best male and female athletes collide in Lake Tahoe, CA September 30 through October 1. Spartan Endurance, created to bring participants to their breaking points and build them back up again include the 26.2-mile (or greater), 60 to 70 obstacle Ultra Beast; four and 12-hour Hurricane Heats, and 60 to 70-hour Agoge. On television ñSpartan: Ultimate Team Challenge,î the brandÍs NBC prime-time sports entertainment show garnered more than 4 million viewers per episode in its second season, while SpartanÍs NBC Sports documentary series and live streaming broadcasts centered around its U.S. Championship Series and Spartan Pro Team average close to two-million combined viewers. For more information visit Spartan.com, or follow @SpartanRace