Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship Weekend
NOV
19-22
2026
The Spartan World Championship comes to the dunes of Abu Dhabi in 2026. The weekend offers multiple obstacle races, from a 5K Sprint to a championship 21K Beast. The festival also features local culture and food.
19-22 Nov 2026
Sprint
Super
Beast
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Event Overview
The 2026 Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship Weekend is a four-day obstacle course racing event scheduled for November 19-22. It takes place in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, an area described as having dunes.
The weekend features several race formats. These include:
- A Sprint over 5 km with 20 obstacles.
- A Super over 10 km with 25 obstacles.
- A Beast over 21 km with 30 obstacles, which serves as the Elite and Age Group World Championship. This race has qualification requirements.
- A 3 km Team Relay for the Elite Team Relay Championship.
- A kids' race of 1-3 km with obstacles.
- An option for spectators.
The event is hosted by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. Festival activities will include local food and cultural demonstrations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Half Marathon
Beast
10 km
Super
5 km
Sprint
