Abu Dhabi: Spartan, the world’s leading endurance sports and extreme wellness brand, has confirmed that Abu Dhabi will host the 2023 Spartan World Championship, reaffirming the emirates position as a global destination for sporting events. The event, held in partnership with and hosted by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, will bring together the world’s best obstacle course racing (OCR) athletes to conquer a challenging new course from December 8 to 10.
Set in Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba area for the second year, the race venue stands a mere 30 minutes away from both Abu Dhabi city and Abu Dhabi International Airport. This strategic location provides high-level convenience, catering to the needs of both local and international competitors and participants.
We are proud to announce – once again – that Abu Dhabi will host the Spartan World Championship for the third consecutive year and second time in a row in the Al Wathba Desert, after the great successes achieved by the first and second editions. We promise everyone that the championship will continue its successes during the upcoming edition, through the sand dunes of Al Wathba desert, which in itself constitutes an obstacle, a barrier, and an interesting challenge for participants from all over the world.
Mr. Aref Hamad Al Awani, General Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, shared.
Mr. Joe De Sena, Spartan Founder and CEO, commented that “we are thrilled to return to Abu Dhabi for a third consecutive year for the Spartan World Championship. Crafting an entirely new course, we’re gearing up to deliver one of our most challenging experiences to date—seizing the title will demand nothing short of absolute dedication.”
“Beyond the intense Elite competition, we recognize the significance of offering every Spartan the chance to conquer the very same World Championship course embraced by our elite contenders. Embarking on this journey with us in Abu Dhabi guarantees a transformative experience, one that unshackles your physical and mental capabilities,” the CEO added.