Overseas Chinese in New York compete in U.S. Spartan Race

New York State Senator John Liu (center) participates in the 2025 Tri-State New York Spartan Event Weekend alongside more than 100 Chinese contestants in Woodstock, New York, on June 7, 2025. (China News Service/Liao Pan)

Spartan Race, a popular obstacle course race series, originated in the United States and has since expanded its reach to over 20 countries and regions globally.

Chinese participants leap over fire pits at the 2025 Tri-State New York Spartan Event Weekend in Woodstock, New York, on June 7, 2025. (China News Service/Liao Pan)

Participants complete the rooftop obstacle challenge at the 2025 Tri-State New York Spartan Event Weekend in Woodstock, New York, on June 7, 2025. (China News Service/Liao Pan)