The Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and Spartan have announced that the fourth edition of the Spartan Beast World Championship will take place in Al Wathba Desert, Abu Dhabi, from 28 November to 1 December 2024.
The championship will feature thousands of athletes, both professional and amateur, alongside local participants. The event will kick off with a new ladies-only night sprint on 28 November, featuring 20 obstacles over a 5km course, offering female athletes a chance to compete in a private setting amid the desert dunes.
On 29 November, a 5km night sprint with 20 obstacles will be open to both men and women, presenting one of the toughest challenges in the Spartan series.
The main event on 30 November includes the 21km Beast Race with 30 obstacles for the elite and age group world championships and a 1km to 3km obstacle race for kids. The championship will wrap up on 1 December with the elite team relay championships in the 3km team relay race, the 10km super race and the 5km sprint.
Aref Hamad Al Awani, General Secretary of ADSC, said, "With the great success of the Spartan Beast World Championship in previous years, we are anticipating another exciting and competitive edition, with a variety of race options that will allow a range of athletes of varying abilities to compete."
Joe De Sena, Spartan Founder, added, "With the harsh desert terrain and brutal obstacles, Abu Dhabi is an incredible setting for one of Spartan’s most challenging championship events. Not only does our partnership with Abu Dhabi Sports Council allow us to host the best of the best in an epic location, but also continue to grow the sport of obstacle course racing and the community globally."
To register and find out which races suit your fitness level, visit the Spartan Beast World Championship's website.