Spartan and Tempo Announce New Partnership to Fuel Athletes Across Spartan Race U.S.

Spartan has named prepared meal delivery service Tempo as the “Official Meal Service” and an “Official Partner” for the 2026 U.S. Spartan Race season, aiming to support competitors with dietitian-approved, ready-to-heat single-serving meals. The partnership will include onsite branding, newsletter and social integrations, and exclusive offers, positioning Tempo to reach Spartan’s 10M+ community and help racers optimize training and race-day nutrition.

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No products in the cart. No products in the cart. BOSTON, MA (September 24, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Spartan, the world’s leading extreme wellness and endurance sports brand, is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with prepared meal delivery service Tempo . Beginning with the 2026 U.S. Spartan Race season, Tempo will serve as an official partner to help athletes optimize their nutrition, supporting sustained energy and peak performance throughout their training and race-day journeys. Through this partnership, Tempo has been designated as the “Official Meal Service” and an “Official Partner” of Spartan Race U.S. This collaboration brings together two brands dedicated to pushing the boundaries of human potential, combining elite physical challenges with high-quality, convenient nutrition solutions designed for active lifestyles. Tempo delivers ready-to-heat, single-serving meals to folks who don’t want to sacrifice great taste for their wellness goals. Tempo’s dietitian-approved menu of balanced meals offers a variety of dietary options, including high-protein, fiber-rich, GLP-1 Smart, carb-conscious, and more. Plus, all Tempo meals cook in just two minutes. Throughout the 2026 season, Spartan participants will experience the Tempo partnership through several key digital and physical integrations, including prominent on-site signage, regular features in Spartan’s training and nutrition newsletters, social media activations, and exclusive promotional offers aimed at helping racers fuel their ambitions. “Our athletes push their minds and bodies to the absolute limit, and proper nutrition is foundational to that grind,” said Brian Cox, Director of Global Partnerships at Spartan. “Tempo’s commitment to delivering high-performance, convenient nutrition makes them the perfect partner to support our community as they tear down boundaries and achieve what they once thought was impossible.” “At Tempo, we believe eating well should also be easy,” said Jessica Esparza, Brand Marketing Manager at Tempo. “Whether you’re prioritizing fresh ingredients or upping your protein intake while training to beat a Spartan Race PR, Tempo makes reaching wellness milestones a lot simpler.” About Spartan: Spartan is a global experiential sport and wellness brand with a 10 million+ strong community. We create transformational experiences, products, and content to help people, companies, and teams tear down boundaries and expand what they believe is possible. Spartan combines large-scale global events with dynamic digital content and a community platform. With 250 events across more than 40 countries on six continents, Spartan is the world’s leading extreme wellness and endurance brand. To learn more about Spartan Race and upcoming events, visit Spartan.com . About Tempo: Launched in 2023, Tempo is a ready-to-heat meal delivery service from the team at Home Chef that delivers delicious, single-serving meals right to your door. The balanced, dietitian-approved menu offers a simple solution for mindful meal prep, and meals cook in just 2 minutes. Tempo and Home Chef are part of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Family of Companies. Find out more at tempomeals.com . Spartan View all Releases by Brian Cox Spartan 16172067490 brian.cox@spartan.com www.spartan.com/en/pages/partnerships Follow us on Submit Press Release Address: 4010 Sorrento Valley Blvd #400, San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: (858) 876-4705 (c) 2026 Address: 4010 Sorrento Valley Blvd #400, San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: (858) 876-4705 © [date] Endurance Sportswire. All Rights Reserved. Address: 4010 Sorrento Valley Blvd #400, San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: (858) 876-4705 © 2026 Endurance Sportswire. All Rights Reserved.

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Companies Mentioned

Spartan, Tempo, Home Chef, The Kroger Co., Endurance Sportswire

Spartan: Spartan is a global experiential sport and wellness brand that organizes large-scale endurance events and community content, and it has designated Tempo as an Official Partner and the “Official Meal Service” for Spartan Race U.S. beginning with the 2026 U.S. Spartan Race season.

Tempo: Tempo is a ready-to-heat, single-serving prepared meal delivery service offering a dietitian-approved menu with options such as high-protein, fiber-rich, GLP-1 Smart, and carb-conscious meals, and it has been named the Official Meal Service and an Official Partner of Spartan Race U.S.

Home Chef: Home Chef is the meal-kit company whose team launched Tempo as a ready-to-heat meal delivery service in 2023.

The Kroger Co.: The Kroger Co. is a major retail grocery company and the parent company of the Kroger Family of Companies, which includes Home Chef and Tempo.

Endurance Sportswire: Endurance Sportswire is the newswire/publisher where the Spartan–Tempo partnership announcement was distributed.

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