Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship Weekend
Camel Race South, United Arab Emirates • 19-22 Nov 2026
Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship Weekend : Nov 19 to 22, 2026
The event takes place in Al Wathba South, Abu Dhabi, UAE, on desert dunes. The organizer describes the terrain as sandy and hot, with approximately 2,200 feet of elevation gain. The weekend is hosted by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and includes local cultural elements such as local fare, cultural demonstrations, and dune buggy activities.
The program features multiple race formats and championship categories. A select group of top elites will contest a 3K Elite World Championship. Elite and age group athletes can race a qualification-based 21K Beast World Championship. There are additional open-course races and team formats.
Distances and core race formats:
- Sprint: 5 km, 20 obstacles.
- Super: 10 km, 25 obstacles.
- Beast: 21 km, 30 obstacles.
- Kids Race: 1–3 km with obstacles.
- 3K Elite and 3K Elite Team Relay for co-ed teams of three.
Spectator access and team registration options are available for the weekend. Some races require qualification for championship entry. The Sprint listed average duration is about 1 hour 32 minutes 12 seconds. The event schedule includes night Sprint races and specific championship races for elite and age group categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.