ATHX Games
2.5 hour strength, endurance & metcon test
VS
Spartan Race
Obstacle course races varying distances
ATHX Games
Spartan Race
Difficulty
Intermediate
Intermediate
Difficulty Score
3/5
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Typical Distance
Varies
Varies
Typical Duration
Varies
Varies
Avg. Duration (mins)
~150 min
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Race Format
Solo
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Team Size
8 per team
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Venue Type
Mostly Indoor
Mostly Outdoor
Average Entry Price
~£63
TBA
Total Events
21
65 ✓
Upcoming Events
2
38 ✓
Countries
10 ✓
1
Cities
16
52 ✓
Choose ATHX Games if...
- You want global availability (10 countries)
- View ATHX Games events →
Choose Spartan Race if...
- You want more event options (65 events)
- View Spartan Race events →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ATHX Games harder than Spartan Race?
ATHX Games is rated "solid" difficulty while Spartan Race is rated "solid". They are similar in difficulty.
Which is better for beginners, ATHX Games or Spartan Race?
Both ATHX Games and Spartan Race require some fitness experience. Check individual event pages for specific requirements.
How many events does ATHX Games have compared to Spartan Race?
ATHX Games has 21 events across 10 countries. Spartan Race has 65 events across 1 countries.