Marriott Rewards serves as the official Global Hotel Partner of Spartan Race, offering members exclusives, members-only tips, perks and benefits to fuel training and completion of the challenging races. Ten years after the TV show Friday Night Lights premiered, Marriott Rewards reunited favorite cast members, including Taylor Kitsch, Minka Kelly, Zach Gilford and Aimee Teegarden, to offer members a once-in-a-lifetime chance to follow the actors’ training and race alongside them June 11. The actors will complete a challenging eight- to 10-mile race packed with more than 25 obstacles outside of Chicago on June 11. Marriott Rewards will be on-site at more than 40 races worldwide. Marriott Rewards members competing in Spartan Races will be eligible to receive perks and benefits including:

• Access to member rates at participating Marriott properties around Spartan Race locations
• Race registration discounts for new members, as well as free VIP bag check and a $5 off coupon for merchandise
• Race registration discount code for existing members, announced on Twitter @MarriottRewards
• The chance to receive early start times for races, exclusively via Twitter @MarriottRewards
• Exclusive Spartan Training tips, tricks and motivation from Spartan Pro Team member Ryan Kent and elite OCR competitor Rose Wetzel via Twitter @MarriottRewards
• Support at free workout sessions featuring official Spartan-certified SGX coaches in cities across the United States with exclusive giveaways for members

Spartan Racers who are members of Marriott Rewards receive benefits after the races, including member rates, free WiFi, mobile check-in and check-out and mobile requests. “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 all 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 them, and our members with exclusive Spartan-related benefits is Marriott’s way of showing our loyalty on their journey toward the finish line.” Marriott Rewards spans 17 brands and more than 4,200 properties worldwide. The program is free to join and has no blackout dates. Members can earn and redeem points at properties around the world. Points can also be redeemed for frequent-flyer miles, cruises, car rentals, merchandise and more.