60+
HOURS
The Agoge: 300 March
From October 31 to November 2, take on a 70-mile (115 km) ruck march through the legendary landscapes of Sparta, Greece. Push your limits, honor the legacy of ancient warriors, and forge your place among Spartans.
Agoge has nothing to do with swag, although if you graduate you’ll earn the coveted Agoge medal. Agoge is about new experiences that will forever change your view of yourself, and the world. It has literally transformed people’s entire lives.
Spartan Agoge finisher wedges
Spartan Agoge unique finisher shirt
Spartan Agoge patch
Each Agoge has a specific gear list that will be assigned to each student. Moving fast and light in all conditions, with a minimalist mindset to equipment while still carrying all items essential for survival, is a core philosophy. If you have backcountry experience, you’ll be familiar with much of the gear. Don’t worry if you do not - you’ll soon find out.
Your best preparation will be to complete several 12 hour Hurricane Heats, but Agoge’s length with lack of sleep makes it difficult to train for. You’ll need to work on your extreme endurance, spending long hours on your feet, completing complex tasks on no sleep and minimal food. Above all, your mind must be ready to endure one of the hardest trials of your life.
