Marriott Rewards is the official Global Hotel Partner of Spartan Race, providing members with exclusive perks, training support and race-day benefits designed to help athletes prepare for and complete Spartan obstacle-course events. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the TV series Friday Night Lights, Marriott Rewards reunited several cast members—Taylor Kitsch, Minka Kelly, Zach Gilford and Aimee Teegarden—and offered members a unique opportunity to train with the actors and join them at a Spartan Race on June 11. The cast will tackle a demanding eight- to 10-mile course featuring more than 25 obstacles just outside Chicago on that date.
Marriott Rewards maintains a presence at more than 40 Spartan Race events worldwide and delivers a range of member benefits to make training, travel and racing smoother and more rewarding. Key benefits available to Marriott Rewards members competing in Spartan Races include:
- Special member rates at participating Marriott properties near Spartan Race venues, helping members save on lodging while they travel to events
- Race registration discounts for new Marriott Rewards members, plus complimentary VIP bag check and a $5 merchandise coupon
- Registration discount codes for existing members announced via Twitter at @MarriottRewards
- Opportunities to secure early start times for selected races, shared exclusively through @MarriottRewards on Twitter
- Exclusive Spartan training tips, techniques and motivation from Spartan Pro Team member Ryan Kent and elite obstacle-course racer Rose Wetzel, distributed via @MarriottRewards
- Access to free workout sessions led by Spartan-certified SGX coaches in U.S. cities, including member-only giveaways at these events
After race day, Marriott Rewards members continue to enjoy practical benefits at Marriott hotels that support recovery and travel plans: member rates, complimentary Wi‑Fi, mobile check-in and check-out, and mobile request capabilities for services and amenities. These conveniences help athletes and supporters focus on training and racing rather than logistics.
“Passionate communities are perhaps the ultimate examples of loyalty. We admire how well Spartan Race has built one of the most adventurous and enthusiastic fan bases that exists,” said Thom Kozik, vice president, Loyalty, Marriott International. “Bringing Spartan Race competitors the benefits of Marriott Rewards as they train, travel and race around the world is the most exciting part of our partnership. Having the cast members of Friday Night Lights join this devoted tribe and provide exclusive Spartan-related benefits to our members is Marriott’s way of showing support on their journey to the finish line.”
Marriott Rewards spans 17 brands and more than 4,200 properties globally. The program is free to join and imposes no blackout dates, allowing members to earn and redeem points at hotels worldwide. Points can be redeemed for hotel stays as well as frequent-flyer miles, cruises, car rentals, merchandise and other rewards, giving members flexibility to use their earnings for travel and lifestyle needs.