Abu Dhabi,
UAE
This December, join thousands of athletes in Al Wathba desert, right outside of Abu Dhabi for a weekend of OCR, cultural immersion and adrenaline-packed adventure.
This year, both the Pro Championship and Age Group Championships will be held on the 21K Beast course.
Pro athletes must qualify by placing in the top 50 at one of our three Regional Championship races (PanAm, Europe, or APAC), while all competitive athletes are eligible to compete in the Age Group Championships.
Whether you’re seeking an adrenaline rush, craving adventure or simply want to soak up some rays and enjoy shimmering turquoise water, Abu Dhabi has you covered. Experience a one-of-a-kind long weekend full of off-course experiences infused with local Emirati culture, including the largest festival Spartan has ever created.
Al Wathba, this year’s venue, sits just 30 minutes driving from Abu Dhabi, making it convenient for local and international racers alike. We recommend flying into Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and renting a car for the duration of your stay.
Looking to have all your travel details taken care of? Book a NIRVANA X SPARTAN travel package for accommodation and receive exclusive extras including: airport transfers, daily breakfast, event day shuttles, merch discounts, and so much more.
Thursday, November 28
- 3:15 PM: Festival, Merchandise, and Registration Opens
- 4:15 PM: 5K Sprint Women's Only Night Race Filmed and Photographed Heat
- 4:30 PM: Registration Closes
- 4:45 PM: 5K Sprint Women's Only Night Race Not Filmed or Photographed Heat
- 9:00 PM: Festival and Merchandise Closes
Friday, November 29
- 4:00 PM: Festival, Merchandise, and Registration Opens, Packet Pickup Starts for Saturday 21K Beast
- 5:30 PM - 5:45 PM: 5K Sprint Night Race
- 8:00 PM: Registration Closes and 21K Beast Packet Pickup Ends
- 9:00 PM: Festival and Merchandise Closes
Saturday, November 30
- 6:30 AM: Festival, Merchandise, and 21K Beast & Kids Registration Opens
- 7:30 AM: 21K Beast Pro World Championship
- 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM: 21K Beast Age Group World Championship
- 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: 21K Beast Open Heats
- 9:15 AM: 21K Beast Registration Closes
- 9:30 AM: Kids 3KM Open Heats
- 10:15 AM: Kids 1.5KM Open Heats, Packet Pickup Starts for Sunday 10K Super
- 11:00 AM: Kids 1KM Open Heats
- 3:30 PM: Kids Registration Closes
- 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM: Kids 3KM Competitive
- 4:00 PM: Packet Pickup End for Sunday 10K Super, Parade of Nations, 21K Beast Pro and 21K Beast Age Group Awards Ceremonies, Kids 3KM Competitive Awards Ceremony, Athlete Panel
- 5:00 PM: Athlete Panel
- 6:00 PM: Post Race Party, Giveaways, and Live Music
- 9:00 PM: Festival and Merchandise Closes
Sunday, December 1
- 6:30 AM: Festival, Merchandise, and Elite 3K Team Relay Registration Opens
- 7:30 AM: Elite 3K Team Relay Registration Closes, 10K Super Registration Opens
- 7:45 AM: Mandatory Elite 3K Team Relay World Championship Technical Briefing
- 8:00 AM: Elite 3-Person Team Relay World Championship
- 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM: 10K Super Open Heats
- 9:00 AM: 5K Sprint Registration Opens, Elite 3K Team Relay World Championship Awards Ceremony
- 9:15 AM: 10K Super Registration Closes
- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: 5K Sprint Open Heats
- 11:15 AM: 5K Sprint Registration Closes
- 5:30 PM: Festival and Merchandise Closes
The 2022 Spartan World Championship weekend is packed with more exciting events than ever before. Athletes will find an event that tests their mind and body, no matter their skill level. Choose from Sprint, Super, Beast and Kids courses, or take on the first-ever Trifecta Weekend in Abu Dhabi.
When you’re not racing, immerse yourself in rich Emirati culture in the festival area that spans towering sand dunes alongside a desert oasis.
Spartan Beast 21K World Championship (Pro and Age Group)
Spartan Team World Championship
Championship medals on the line
Cash prizes (Pro) and awards (Pro and Age Group)
National Series Requirement:
Finish Top 3 Overall in a Regular Season Event to qualify for a National Series Championship heat.
Regional Champs:
Finish Top 20 Overall in the Championship heat of a National Series Event.
World Champs:
Finish Top 50 Overall in the Championship Heat of a Regional Champs Race.
NOTE: Qualification is not required for Age Group heats at championship events at this time.
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