Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship Weekend
Camel Race South, United Arab Emirates • 19-22 Nov 2026
Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship Weekend
The Spartan World Championship Weekend takes place in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, UAE from Nov 19 to 22, 2026. The event is hosted by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and will take place in the desert dunes. The event description notes sand, heat, and 2,200 feet of elevation gain.
The weekend program includes several obstacle race formats and related activities:
- Sprint, 5 km: 20 obstacles
- Super, 10 km: 25 obstacles
- Beast, 21 km: 30 obstacles
- Kids race, 1 to 3 km: obstacle elements for children
- 3K Elite: elite title race
- 3K Elite Team Relay: mixed teams of three
Elite competition includes a 3K Elite World Championship title race. The 21 km Beast Championships are qualification based and include Elite and Age Group divisions. There are additional Sprint formats such as a women's night Sprint and coed night Sprint. Team relay entries allow national representation by mixed teams of three.
The weekend also features spectator access and on-site cultural elements such as local food, cultural demonstrations, and dune buggy activities. Event materials mention volunteer opportunities, race day documents, accommodation information, and what finishers earn. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.