Spartan and Tough Mudder are coming to the UAE for Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025

Time Out Abu Dhabi

13-08-2025

Two of the most gruelling global obstacle course races are coming to to the UAE later this year.
As part of the annual Dubai Fitness Challenge, Spartan Race and Tough Mudder will take over the Wadi Hub at Hatta Resorts on Saturday November 1 and Sunday November 2.
The Dubai Fitness Challenge is an annual city-wide movement encouraging people in the UAE to commit to 30 minutes of daily activity for 30 days.
And this year, nothing will get the blood pumping more than the inclusion of the globally popular Spartan and Tough Mudder races.
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For the uninitiated, Spartan sees competitors conquer a series of obstacles, including barbed wire, a tall wall climb and leaping over fire across six different distances. Races range from a 1k kids format all the way up to a 21k non-obstacle format.
And Tough Mudder sees racers take on a bunch of challenges, which will have you coming out the other side covered in mud from head to toe.
Hatta Wadi Hub (Credit: Supplied)
Saturday November 1, the first day of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, Spartan will take over the Wadi Hub in beautiful Hatta.
On the day, you'll have a choice between the 5k sprint, the 10k super, the 10k trail and the 21k trail, while kids can choose from 1k, 1.5k and 3k distances.
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And the following day, Tough Mudder will make its highly anticipated comeback to the region, racers can choose between the 5k and 15k routes and expect mud, camaraderie and a healthy dose of chaos. Sunday will also feature a Spartan kids event which will allow younger racers to get involved.
The high-energy races will be set against the striking mountainous backdrop of Hatta.
Across both days Wadi Hub will host a lively Festival Village complete with food stalls, entertainment, brand activations and family-focused experiences, making the weekend more than just a race but a full-day outing for all ages.
Isla Watt, director of Spartan Race Middle East said: 'This event represents a key moment for the OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) community in the Middle East.
'Bringing Spartan and Tough Mudder together under the Dubai Fitness Challenge umbrella reinforces our mission to make fitness fun, challenging and accessible to everyone.'
Registration is now open for both races, and you can sign up here.
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