Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship Weekend
Camel Race South, United Arab Emirates • 19-22 Nov 2026
Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship Weekend
The Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship weekend takes place November 19 to 22, 2026 in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The event is hosted by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and is held on dune terrain with sand, heat, and about 2,200 feet of elevation gain.
The program includes a range of World Championship and open races. A select group of top elites will compete in the 3K Elite World Championship, while Elite and Age Group racers contest the qualification based 21K Beast Championship. The weekend also features night Sprint races for women and co-ed teams, a 3K Elite Team Relay with co-ed teams of three, and spectator access.
Race distances and formats include:
- Sprint 5 km, 20 obstacles
- Super 10 km, 25 obstacles
- Beast 21 km, 30 obstacles
- Kids Race 1 to 3 km, obstacles
- 3K Elite Elite World Championship distance
- 3K Team Relay co-ed teams of three
Ticket pricing shown for some events starts from $99 for the Sprint, $119 for the Super, $150 for the Beast, $25.99 for Kids, and $54 for the Team Relay. Event weekend activities also highlight local fare, cultural demonstrations, and dune buggies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.