Abu Dhabi to host Spartan World Championship in December

Spartan, the world’s leading endurance sports and extreme wellness brand, announced that the 2022 Spartan World Championship will return to Abu Dhabi where the best obstacle course racing athletes on the globe will take on a challenging new course, on December 3–4.

This is the second year that Abu Dhabi will host the Spartan World Championship with 2022 bringing a new location and a fresh course. Set this year in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, the course features iconic desert terrain with vast sand dune trails. The race venue, at Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, is located about 30 minutes outside of Abu Dhabi City and Abu Dhabi International Airport, providing a convenient location for both local and international competitors and participants.

The best Spartan athletes — who qualify throughout the racing season — will compete in the men’s and women’s individual World Championship Super on Saturday, Dec. 3, vying for more than $125,000 in total prize money. The Team World Championship Super will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4.

But the event isn’t just for the elite.

The Age Group World Championship Beast and Open Beast will run on Saturday with an Open Team Super, Open Super, Open Sprint, and Kids Open on Sunday, allowing all Spartans the opportunity to test their mettle on the World Championship course or participate as a family.

“We’re excited to be back in Abu Dhabi after an unreal first year in the desert. We’re putting together a new course that will be one of our hardest yet — whoever leaves with the title is going to earn it,” said Joe De Sena, Spartan founder and CEO. “But just as important is the opportunity for all our Spartans to challenge themselves on the same course as the Elites. If you join us in Abu Dhabi, you’ll leave a different person. You’ll unlock your physical and mental potential. It’s possible thanks to the continued support of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Council’s General Secretary, Mr. Aref Hamad Al Awani.”

Athletes in the Elite and competitive Age Group divisions can qualify through race series held in 14 countries, two regional championships, or at various wild card events throughout the year. Athletes must reach certain qualifying standards that involve both overall place and finish within a certain time of the winner.