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.
At Sparta, you’ll start with the 10K Super on Saturday morning, then depending on your finish time and goals, you may not have a lot of time to rest before the Sprint on the Saturday afternoon (a strong Greek coffee will help in between). You’ll have overnight to recover before the Beast follows on Sunday. Train with back-to-back same day and multi-day workouts.
The 2024 Spartan World Championship weekend is packed with more exciting events than ever before. Athletes will be sure to find an event that tests their mind and body, no matter their skill level.
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.