The Spartan Race, a five-kilometre muddy trail race with 10 or more outrageous obstacles such as crawling through mud under barbed wire is coming to Vancouver on May 14.

Race organizer Dean Stanton says the race draws inspiration for its name from tough as nails Spartans.

“Our goal is simple,” says Stanton, “to get you off your couch, throw you in the mud, and feed you one crazy day that will be the adrenalin rush of your life.”

The race is designed to test resilience, strength, stamina, and ability to laugh in the face of adversity.

Stanton says the unique obstacle course will demand every ounce of “strength, ingenuity, and animal instinct you thought you lost three generations ago.”

For more information about Spartan Race Vancouver, contact Dean Stanton at Tri 1Events. 604-879-8433.