There's going to be a Spartan Race at Al Ain Zoo and it looks epic
On October 11 and 12, 2025, the action-packed Spartan Trifecta Weekend lands at Al Ain Zoo, bringing mud, muscle and adrenaline to one of the region's most unexpected venues.
That's right – your next obstacle could come with a side of zebra spotting or a giraffe in the background.
The two-day event is no ordinary race. It's a full Trifecta weekend, meaning you can complete all three of Spartan's signature races – Sprint, Super and Beast – in one go. Conquer all three and you'll earn the elite Trifecta medal (plus serious bragging rights).
Here's what to expect:
Sprint (5K, 20 obstacles): A fast, fierce challenge – great for beginners or anyone short on time.
A fast, fierce challenge – great for beginners or anyone short on time. Super (10K, 25 obstacles): A middleweight test of endurance, strength and grit.
A middleweight test of endurance, strength and grit. Beast (21K, 30 obstacles): Spartan's most brutal course, designed to push even the fittest competitors to their limits.
Spartan's most brutal course, designed to push even the fittest competitors to their limits. Kids' Races (1–3K): Little Spartans aren't left out, with age-appropriate courses for kids 4 to 14.
This is the first time Spartan is setting its obstacle course inside a zoo, so expect a completely unique course layout that winds through the animal exhibits, natural trails and garden landscapes of Al Ain Zoo.
The race blends world-class sport with wild scenery – and it's designed to be just as memorable for spectators as it is for athletes.
Backed by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the event builds on the UAE's growing reputation as a global hub for obstacle racing. With the annual Spartan World Championship already a highlight of the capital's sporting calendar, this new event in Al Ain adds yet another must-do weekend to the UAE's race season.
If you're not racing, go cheer on the athletes, bring the kids, or just soak in the zoo-meets-obstacle energy. If you are racing, it's time to start training, folks!
From Dhs236. Ail Ain Zoo. Oct 11-12. arabia.spartan.com.
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