Don’t let the scenic views and beautiful trails of Blue Mountain fool you, our hilly Pennsylvania Spartan Race courses will be punishing. The reward is waiting for you at the end, after conquering PA's highest vertical!
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Mountain Stats
Terrain: Since it is a ski mountain, you can plan on running up and down very steep slopes all day. Cutting in and out of a mixture of open fields, tight trails, boulder fields, muddy chutes, and dense forest is a given for this course. Be prepared for an adventure on PA's highest vertical!
Physical Address: 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton PA 18071
GPS coordinates: N - 4048.653 / W - 7531.251
Avg. Temp: High 87, Low 62
Avg. Rainfall: 4.17 inches
Vertical Drop: 1,082 ft
Elevation: 1,600 ft
Special gear needed: No fuel will be provided on course, only water. Hydration packs (or water containers of some variety) are strongly suggested for all racers.
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Parking at Blue Mountain
On-site parking is available at Blue Mountain, but space is limited. Please carpool if you can!
Blue Mountain Resort 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton PA 18071
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Spectators Welcome
Bring your friends and family (your biggest fans) to the race to watch you conquer obstacles, dominate the finish line and receive your medal!
Racers, your fans will receive a front row seat to watch from a safe, comfortable, and relatively mud-less (no promises) Spartan Race festival ground area to cheer you on at the finish line!
Cost: $20 online, $25 day of. Kids 13 & under are free.
As a Spartan Race spectator, you’ll get a festival map, access to view multiple key obstacles on the course, finish line viewing, the vendor tents, music, raffles, festival challenges, and access to hot food & cool drinks for sale on the grounds! Scenic lift rides on Blue Mountain's Comet Quad Lift are included with your Spectator Ticket.
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Things to Do On The Mountain
Looking for things do to in-between spectating or before/after your race? Here is what is open on the mountain during Spartan weekend:
Summit Adventure Park: Conquer all 5 levels of our tree-top High Ropes Course
Rock Wall Climbing: Put your strength to the test and learn climbing techniques on our Rock Wall
Night Tim Zip & Climb: In town Friday night? Join us at our ever-popular Night Time Zip & Climb event and conquer the High Ropes Course after dark!
Slopeside Pub & Grill: A menu and view perfect for Spartans and friends!
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