Spartan
Wellness and Fitness ServicesMassachusetts, United States1001-5000 Employees
Spartan is a wellness and fitness services company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, employing between 1,001 and 5,000 people. Founded in 2010 by CEO Joe DeSena, it is the world's largest obstacle race and endurance brand, hosting more than 200 global events each year. The company operates in more than 40 countries and offers a portfolio that includes obstacle races, a global championship series, training and nutrition programs, health and wellness products, and related media entities. Spartan obstacle races feature three course formats - Sprint, Super, and Beast - with timing and various heats, along with Spartan Kids races for youth, and a World Championship event in Lake Tahoe; the Spartan Endurance discipline includes a 26.2-mile (or greater) Ultra with 60 to 70 obstacles, as well as four- and 12-hour Hurricane Heats and 60 to 70-hour Agoge. The company maintains a web presence at Spartan.com.