{"id":421431,"date":"2026-10-07T18:46:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T18:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/421431\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T18:46:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T18:46:11","slug":"navy-enlistees-set-to-face-spartan-weekend-course-in-lake-nona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/421431\/","title":{"rendered":"Navy enlistees set to face Spartan Weekend course in Lake Nona"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Fifteen local Navy enlistees are expected to tackle obstacle courses at Orlando Spartan Weekend<\/a> in Lake Nona this weekend, according to Navy representatives.<\/p>\n

The event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10-11, at 6955 Lake Nona Blvd.<\/p>\n

Spartan races combine running with obstacles that require competitors to climb, crawl and jump, testing strength and endurance.<\/p>\n

Some of the participating enlistees have qualified for Navy special operations roles, according to the Navy. The announcement did not specify which roles.<\/p>\n

The Navy is also sponsoring the \u201cExtra Mile,\u201d an optional extension that competitors can take on after completing the main racecourse.<\/p>\n

Attendees can try a pull-up bar challenge and a reaction drill. Members of Navy special operations teams are also expected to attend throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Spartan \u2018Extra Mile\u2019 reflects exactly the kind of mindset we look for in the U.S. Navy,\u201d said Rear Adm. James P. Waters, commander of Navy Recruiting Command.<\/p>\n

The Navy announcement did not include race start times, registration prices or spectator admission details.<\/p>\n

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