About this race
Runners finish at home plate at Fenway Park, indicating the Fenway Spartan Stadion Event Weekend deviates from a standard road 5K. This is a Spartan obstacle race weekend held inside and around America’s oldest ballpark in Boston, typically on a November weekend. The primary Stadion race covers 5K with 20 obstacles, and the average finish time is approximately 1 hour 32 minutes. A kids race, 1 to 1.5 km with obstacles, is also offered, and spectator tickets are available.
The course incorporates Fenway Park into the challenge: racers perform burpees in the clubhouse, navigate obstacles near the Green Monster, and sprint onto the field to cross the finish line at home plate. The route extends into the surrounding streets, including Lansdowne Street and Kenmore Square. The appeal lies in both the physical challenge and the unique opportunity to traverse a famous baseball stadium in unconventional ways. Participant feedback highlights the excitement of being on the field and running through an iconic sports venue, though some first-time racers note that 20 obstacles can present a greater challenge than anticipated. Volunteers receive complimentary race entry, aligning with the event's diverse participant base of racers, families, spectators, and Boston sports enthusiasts.