Are you prepared to push your boundaries? Your opportunity to demonstrate your fitness, endurance and battling spirit is Spartan World Champion. From December 2 through December 4, 2022, thrill seekers from all societal groups can compete in four open races while children face off in the junior competition. Top Spartans will compete for glory at the new course at Al Wathba Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa after qualifying in races throughout the season.
What does the event have in store? Let’s find out.
All About the Spartan World Championship 2022
A big success, the inaugural event was hosted in Liwa last year. The Spartan World Championship Abu Dhabi 2022, which is being organized by Spartan, a leading brand in extreme health and endurance sports, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), is expected to be bigger and better.
Be prepared for a fantastic competition because the tournament will take place throughout the National Day weekend.
Elite, Age Group, and Open Heat Racer are the three participant categories. Spartan World Championship champions will get a total of $125k in prize money at the conclusion of the competition.
Elite Spartans will compete in the following races.
- Men’s and women’s individual World Championship Super on 3rd December
- Age Group World Championship Beast and Open Beast on 3rd December
- Team World Championship Super on 4th December
- Open Team Super on 4th December
- Open Super on 4th December
- Open Sprint on 4th December
- Kids Open on 4th December
Registration for the following races is open for all.
- Sprint (5k; 20 obstacles)
- Super (10k; 25 obstacles)
- Beast (21k; 30 obstacles)
- Team Relay Super (10k; 25 obstacles)
- Kids’ Race on a 1-3km course
Visit the official Spartan World Championship website to register.
Spartan World Championship 2022 Tickets
Spartan Middle East Championship ticket prices are as follows.
- AED 238 for Sprint (5k; 20 obstacles)
- AED 275 for Super (10k; 25 obstacles)
- AED 348 for Beast (21k; 30 obstacles)
- AED 96 for Kids’ Race
What are they saying?
The event would be a fantastic experience for the people in the UAE, according to Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan.
“The Spartan World Championship weekend is the perfect opportunity for the general public in the UAE to get a taste of what Spartan has to offer. They will be able to see the world’s best athletes in action in the pinnacle race of the OCR season – and then take on the course themselves. With four different categories on offer, as well as an event for kids, the UAE community will be able to come together to unlock their physical and mental potential while having an amazing experience that is sure to change the way they view themselves,” he opined.
The general secretary of ADSC, Aref Hamad Al Awani, emphasized that such activities are consistent with the government’s goal of a happier and healthier nation.
“This year’s event further emphasizes the efforts being made in the emirate to build and nurture a culture of sport and exercise, in line with Abu Dhabi Government’s vision to cultivate healthier and happier lifestyles. To be staged in Abu Dhabi for the second time in succession, the World Spartan Championship is highlighted to build and promote a sustainable sporting culture among the local community as well as to draw participation both internationally and from the region,” he said.
