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Spartan Race Obstacles Outdoor Warrior OCR Spear Throw

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Type of obstacle: Single attempt

Description: The Spear Throw is the most iconic obstacle at Spartan Race. A simple obstacle but yet very challenging. The goal is throwing a spear at a target. The target is a hale bale with a Spartan helmet. The spear is attached to a rope so the participant can retrieve the spear without having to walk to the target (which will be very dangerous).

Rules: The Spear Throw rule is simple; throw the spear and stick it into the target. If you miss the target or the spear is touching the ground, you are in for 30 burpees treat.

How far do I need to throw the spear?
The target is located between 20 to 30 feet away from the fence.

What is the size of the target at the Spear Throw?
The target is approximately 3 x 3 feet.

How much the Spartan spear weight?
The spear is made of wood with a metal tip, and weight around 2.5 pounds.

What is the size of the Spartan spear?
The spear is approximately 67 inches long.

The Spear Throw is a staple of Spartan Races and one of the obstacles that is unique to them. It’s a simple obstacle, you walk up to a target and get one chance to throw a crude spear into a wall that is representing something like the torso of an enemy.
If you miss, you do burpees; If it hits and bounces, you do burpees; If you hit the edge and it skims through, you do burpees. The only way to move on without burpees is to hit the target and have the spear stick.
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