Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship Weekend
Camel Race South, United Arab Emirates • 19-22 Nov 2026
Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship Weekend
The 2026 Spartan World Championship takes place in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, hosted by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. The event is set among desert dunes and features a course characterized by heat, sand, and approximately 2,200 feet of elevation gain. The weekend includes a cultural festival with local food, traditional demonstrations, and dune buggy activities.
The event schedule incorporates multiple obstacle course racing formats:
- Beast 21K: A 21 km course with 30 obstacles for Elite and Age Group World Championship qualification-based competitors.
- Super 10K: A 10 km distance featuring 25 obstacles.
- Sprint 5K: A 5 km distance with 20 obstacles, including specific night heats for women and co-ed participants.
- 3K Elite Team Relay: A competition for co-ed teams of three representing their countries.
- 3K Elite World Championship: A short-course title race for a selected group of top elite athletes.
- Kids Race: Distances ranging from 1 km to 3 km with obstacles designed for younger participants.
The venue is located at Al Wathba South, and participants have the option to compete individually or as part of a team. Specialized championship categories require qualification, while other distances are available for general participation. The event area includes facilities for spectators to view the races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.