Spartan returned to racing in Jacksonville, Fla., this past weekend after more than three months without events. There were fewer people and more safety protocols, but the grittiness and energy were as present as they've ever been. In some ways, after such an extended absence, they were even more pronounced than usual.

What was different about this race? How did it compare to races pre-COVID? We could tell you, of course — you can check out this recap and learn more about our enhanced safety guidelines — but we figured that you'd rather hear it from racers who experienced it firsthand. We asked for your feedback — sights, sounds, testimonials, and stories from this historic race — and you delivered, as always, with a tremendous amount of revealing, inspiring, and informative content.

Below is just a smattering of the responses we received on social media. For more, click here.

Happy return to racing! We can't wait to see you back out on the course.

'Felt Amazing to Be Back on the Course'

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdMynopa9r/

'First DEKAFIT Experience Was Amazing'

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBY_1H4hCQj/

'One of the Most Soul-Filling Weekends I've Had in, Like, Forever'

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBb4A1mpk4K/

'Everything Is Safe; I Feel Safe Here'

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdj6P0ApVa/

'Today, I Got to Live'

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdeU0RgsbD/

'It Was Easy to Make My Way Through Everything'

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdWwmygZku/

'I Didn't Realize How Much I Missed It Until It Was Over'

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBb_LIxjgPb/

'Things Were Different, But It Was a Well-Planned and Well-Organized Event'

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBa9-tKgjNl/

'This Race Was Absolutely a Blast'

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBYt6UmglVQ/

'A Blast, Filled With Pleasant Surprises'

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBY4BDbDU-J/

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Brad Kallet

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