Tour de Spartacus III 3-Day Stage Race Announced

December 23, 2025

LAST UPDATED December 17, 2025

“Spartacus was an ancient Roman slave and gladiator who led a rebellion against the Roman Republic, and thus has long served as an inspiration to those seeking to revolt against oppressive rule. He was considered a brave and able leader who fought against tremendous odds with remarkable success. “

The Warrior Games has announced the return of Tour de Spartacus, a Men’s 3-Day stage race running alongside the popular women’s Tour de Boudicca. See below for our summary of the event, and read the full race document for details.

Schedule and Route Details

Stage 1: Friday, January 2, 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT/ 06:00 +1 AUS

Extra time slot for this race only, starting at 16:00 PT/19:00 ET

“We’re launching the Tour de Spartacus with a high-energy scratch race to get you fired up for the ride ahead! Feel those coastal beach vibes as you sprint to the finish and grab an early lead in the Individual General Classification.”

Scratch Race – Southern Coast Cruise (1 Lap) Total distance: 26.3km
Powerups : Burrito, Aero, Draft 🛈

Stage 2: Saturday, January 3, 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT/ 06:00 +1 AUS

“Get ready for three mini races through the heart of the Big Apple, a thrilling mix of sweat, grit, and pure fun! Teams of warriors will join forces to rack up valuable points for the Team GC, while the Individual GC heats up, based on cumulative time from Stage 1 + Stage 2. Can you survive the chaos and come out on top?”

Mini Race 1 ( 19:00 GMT) Avon Flyer (1 Lap) Total distance: 5.2 km
Mini Race 2 (19:15GMT) The 6 Train (1 Lap) Total distance: 6.6 km
Mini Race 3 (19:35 GMT) Spinfinity (1 Lap) Total distance: 20.1km
Powerups: Aero, Feather, Anvil 🛈

Stage 3: Sunday, January 4, 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT/ 06:00+1 AUS

“Get ready for the ultimate showdown! The Gladiator’s Stage has arrived—the grand finale of the weekend! We’re taking you on an unforgettable journey through the Makuri Islands in pursuit of towering climbs. Pick your ideal bike and wheels, step up to the line, and prepare to dominate the streets.

You’ll take on one intense lap of Temple and Towers, pushing your limits as you battle alongside the fiercest competitors. Feel the electric atmosphere, soak in the city vibes, and leave it all on the course. Good luck, warriors—the crown is yours to claim!”

Gladiator Stage – Temples and Towers (1 Lap) Total distance: 33km
Powerups: Aero, Feather, Draft 🛈
Intermediate points: see race doc

Individual and Team Competitions

Individual GC winners will be awarded in each category based on each individual’s cumulative time across all three stages.

The Team GC will be based on points earned in each stage by the top three riders from each team. Team GC winners will be named for each category.

Prize Drawing

Here’s what’s up for grabs this year:

Overall Winners (Categories A–D): The champions will receive a commemorative Tour de Spartacus Badge and 2 months of Zwift subscription!
Grand Prize Draw: All riders who complete every event will be entered into a Grand Prize Drawing to win a Zwift Cog & Click bundle.