Free Training Sessions

Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Spartan, the world's leading endurance sports and extreme wellness brand, announced the launch of free training sessions, to give participants a glimpse of the competitions in the Spartan World Championship, which will be held in Abu Dhabi in the Al Wathba Desert, from 2-4 December. with the world’s best OCR athletes battling it out for more than $125,000 in prize money.

The unique environment of the 2^nd edition the Spartan World Championship in Abu Dhabi means fitness enthusuasts and amateur athletes can test themselves on the same circuit as the world’s best in the Open Heats. Accessible to all ages and skill levels, these races have no qualification requirements and all interested parties are welcome to sign up.

Ahead of the exciting weekend, organisers are rolling out an nine-day training sessions in various locations. Starting on 11^th November at 321 Sports, Al Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi, wannabe Spartans and curious fitness fans can tackle an eclectic mix of Spartan’s famous obstacles and challenges, including tire flip, tire pull, box jump, traverse wall and more.

Following the three-day event, the training sessions moves on to other locations over the weekends from 18^th -20^th November, & 25^th -27^th November. The six weekly free-to-attend training sessions will be held at The Desert Field Shield Fitness with two sessions per day on 10^th,17^th & 24^th November from 16:30 – 17:30 & 18:30 – 19:30

“The Spartan World Championships in Abu Dhabi really is an occasion for everybody. It’s an opportunity to not only see the world’s best OCR athletes and action, but to challenge oneself on the same course, support friends and family and become part of the Spartan community. The roadshow and training sessions are geared to engage, give people a taste of what to expect and continue growing the Spartan family, while promoting the benefits of an active healthy lifestyle,” said Joe De Sena, CEO and Founder of Spartan.

The roadshow swings into action on 11^th November at 321 Sports and will run between 10:00 – 22:00 on each of the three days in its three locations, Additionally, the public training sessions will be held on 13^th, 20^th & 27^th November in Abu Dhabi. 

To find out more information about the Spartan World Championship 2022 and register your place in the event, head to https://race.spartan.com/en/race/championships/world