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Sample at Spartan Race with Recess

Reach 719.4K++ runners across 167 Spartan Race locations nationwide. Turnkey sampling activations with measurable retail attribution—powered by shopper data from Walmart, Kroger, and 6,000+ top retailers.

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Spartan Race product sampling
101.1K+
Samples at Spartan Race
719.4K+
Consumer Reach
167
Spartan Race Locations
7%+
Avg Engagement Rate

Trusted by Leading Brands

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Reach Consumers Where They Run

Spartan Race locations deliver engaged runners in premium, brand-safe environments.

Audience

Reach runners during . Spartan Race's 719.4K++ runners are —making them ideal for brands in .

Premium Brand Environment

Spartan Race is a trusted destination for runners. Your brand appears alongside a curated experience, not in a cluttered retail aisle.

Retailer Shopper Targeting

Target Spartan Race locations with the highest index of Walmart, Kroger, Target, or your priority retail shoppers. We use retailer data to match your brand with Spartan Race locations most likely to drive sales at your target stores.

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 167 Spartan Race locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment, coordination with Spartan Race teams, and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

Every activation includes digital touchpoints through Spartan Race's member communications—email, app notifications, and social. Extend your reach beyond the 5K run walls.

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute Spartan Race sampling directly to retail sales. Our reporting connects each activation to purchase behavior at your priority retailers.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1

Target Spartan Race Locations

Use geo-targeting and retailer data to identify which Spartan Race locations have the highest concentration of your target shoppers.

2

Launch Your Campaign

We coordinate directly with Spartan Race HQ and local teams. Products ship to your selected locations, and Spartan Race staff execute the activation.

3

Measure Retail Impact

Track brand awareness, purchase intent, and sales lift at your priority retailers. See exactly how Spartan Race sampling drives revenue.

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at Spartan Race locations

Hosting a nutrition brand activation was honestly one of the best decisions we made for our spring race series. It brought in extra sponsorship support, gave our runners access to products they actually needed, and created a more premium feel to the overall event. The brand team was professional and genuinely invested in our community, which made all the difference.

TR

Trailhead Marathon Collective

Brand Partner

We partnered with a hydration brand for a sampling activation at our flagship 5K event, and it completely elevated the experience for our runners. The brand brought energy and premium products that aligned perfectly with our community, and we saw a noticeable uptick in post-race merchandise sales as well. Our participants kept talking about how thoughtful it was to have quality options available at the finish line.

RI

Ridgeline Running Co.

Brand Partner

We partnered with a sports nutrition brand for a sampling activation at our monthly 5K series, and it was one of the best decisions we made this year. Our runners were genuinely excited to try new products mid-event, and the brand rep was so professional that several participants asked about becoming customers. The activation fee also helped offset our event costs, which was a huge win for our nonprofit.

VE

Velocity Running Collective

Brand Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

How does pricing work?
You pay a flat cost per sample distributed. Pricing varies by venue type, geography, and campaign size. There are no hidden fees, no platform costs, and no long-term commitments required. We provide a detailed proposal before any campaign begins.
What kind of venues can I target?
Recess works with 10,000+ venues across dozens of categories including fitness studios, yoga studios, gyms, coworking spaces, salons, spas, hotels, and more. You can filter by venue type, location, audience demographics, and traffic volume to find the perfect match for your brand.
How do I track results and measure ROI?
Every campaign includes a real-time dashboard showing samples distributed, venue locations, photo recaps, and consumer feedback. After each campaign, you receive a detailed report with engagement metrics, geographic reach, and venue-level performance data to measure impact.
What is the minimum order for a campaign?
There is no strict minimum, but we recommend starting with at least 500 samples to generate meaningful data across multiple venues. Most brands start with a pilot in one or two markets and scale from there based on results.