Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship Weekend
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Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship Weekend : November 19–22, 2026
The event is a multi-day obstacle course racing weekend held in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, UAE, hosted by Abu Dhabi Sports Council. Races take place across desert dunes with sand, heat, and reported 2,200 feet of elevation gain. The program includes elite and age-group championship races alongside open distance events and youth races.
The championship program lists a range of race formats and obstacle counts, including elite titles for a 3K event and a qualification-based 21K Beast Championship. The weekend also features cultural elements and local activities such as local fare, cultural demonstrations, and dune buggy activities. Spectator access and team relay formats are included in the schedule.
Distances and formats
- Sprint : 5 km, 20 obstacles
- Super : 10 km, 25 obstacles
- Beast : 21 km, 30 obstacles
- Kids Race : 1–3 km plus obstacles
- 3K Team Relay : co-ed teams of three
- Spectator access
Additional event information provided in the program notes includes arrival guidance, race day documents, volunteer options, and finishers information. The event lists ticket pricing categories for different races and a set of participant testimonials from previous editions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.