Nov 19 - 22, 2026

2026 Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship Weekend

Al Wathba, Al Wathba South 56620, Abu Dhabi, UAE, AE

4.7

• 5 Racer Testimonials

World Championship

Experience the pinnacle of OCR as elite athletes from around the globe compete for Spartan supremacy in this iconic event.

Desert Challenge

Push your limits on a unique, dune-filled course set in the heart—and heat—of the desert. It’s a test of grit like no other.

Prime Location

Located just a 30-minute drive from Abu Dhabi, this extraordinary venue is both accessible and unforgettable.

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CHALLENGE A FRIEND

Nov 19 - 22

Sprint 5K
20 OBSTACLES

starting price

GREAT FOR TEAMS

Nov 22

Super 10K
25 OBSTACLES

starting price

TEST THE MIND & BODY

Nov 21

Beast 21K
30 OBSTACLES

Elite & Age Group World Championship

starting price

FAMILY FUN

Nov 21

KIDS RACE 1-3km
+OBSTACLES

starting price

CHEER FROM THE SIDELINES

Nov 19

SPECTATORS

Nov 22

3K TEAM RELAY

Elite Team Relay Championship

starting price

about the event

Spartan is back again to the culturally rich and visually intoxicating dunes of Abu Dhabi, UAE for the 2026 Spartan World Championship hosted by Abu Dhabi Sports Council. Festivities will include a myriad of local traditions and flavor, including local fare, cultural demonstrations, and some good ole fashion dune buggies.

The Spartan World Championship weekend will include a variety of different World Championship races. A select group of top elites will battle for the 3K Elite World Championship title, while Elite and Age Group racers looking for a more grueling challenge will take on the qualification-based 21K Beast Championships. There's Sprint and Super races, too, including a women's and co-ed night Sprint, and even a 3k Elite Team Relay, where co-ed teams of three come out to represent their country and fight for the top podium spot. For details on all qualification requirements, head to the FAQ to learn more. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime race opportunity.

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Race Distances

Sprint

Super

Beast

Kids Race

Spectators

Teams

The Sprint

Distance

5 km

Obstacles

Avg duration

1 h32 m12 s

Race Day Info

4.7

• 5 Racer Testimonials

Aly Alkooheji

Participated in 2022

Abdulla Albusaeedi

Participated in 2022

Maher Alnahdi

Participated in 2022

Silvio Michel

Participated in 2022

Faiz Alshammari

Participated in 2022

Run with your mates and save

Race with your friends, family and coworkers. Create your team name during registration and get group discounts by purchasing your tickets together. Just book your race ticket today to get started.

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Volunteer & Race Free

As a Spartan Race volunteer, you will help our racers and have a unique, behind-the-scenes race experience. Not only that, but volunteering gets you free entry to a race.

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Fundraise for charity

Supporting charities is what makes the struggle of completing a Spartan race bearable for so many. Turn your challenge into a force for good by choosing your favourite UK charity to fundraise for.

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