“This event is great for the military because it incorporates a lot of the same combat training and mentality. “This is my 30th Spartan Race, but it’s great winning in Colorado with my Soldiers here,” said the Colorado National Guard Green Beret and 2015 Men’s Spartan Race World Champion from Longmont. Spartan Super elite male winner Robert Killian credited his military training for helping him fight through a calf injury that almost caused him to withdraw. David Freydin)Ĭompeting as teams or individuals, racers battled strong winds and an elevation gain of 1,600 feet throughout both the 3- and 9-mile courses. Killian finished the 9-mile obstacle course in 1 hour, 26 minutes and 35 seconds. It’s also a great challenge for out-of-state racers who aren’t used to the altitude.” Colorado National Guard Green Beret Robert Killian completes the “Fire Jump” obstacle on his way to earning the men’s elite Spartan Super title May 13, 2017. “The view is spectacular and civilians got a great opportunity to experience something unique on an Army (post). “Fort Carson is a perfect location for the Spartan Race,” he said. Ryan Durnan, race director, said he couldn’t have put such a successful event together if not for all the volunteers and Fort Carson agencies coming together. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team jumped into the opening ceremony, delivering a gigantic U.S.
The sixth annual Colorado Springs Spartan Sprint and Super Race drew record numbers over the weekend, with more than 9,000 competitors and over 400 volunteers flocking to Fort Carson’s Training Area 4 May 13-14, 2017. David Freydin 4th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team member jumps into the opening ceremony displaying a giant U.S.
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