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Arabian Business
24-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Spartan Race Middle East draws over 5,500 participants to Bab Al Shams event
Spartan Race Middle East hosted its From Dawn 'Til Dusk event on April 19 at The Arena, Bab Al Shams, attracting more than 5,500 participants and spectators to what organisers called 'one of the region's most immersive and challenging race-day experiences to date.' The event, set in a Colosseum-inspired arena against the desert backdrop of Bab Al Shams, featured race waves from morning through evening. Competitors participated in the 5km Sprint with 20 obstacles, the 10km Super with 25 obstacles, and the 1-3km Kids Race. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Spartan Race Middle East (@spartanmiddleeast) Corporate teams test leadership skills at Spartan Race Bab Al Shams event Corporate participation emerged as a key feature of the April event, with teams from Oracle, Boston Consulting Group, Fiji Water, Del Monte, BRF, Kerzner International, and Dubai Government entities taking part. These teams 'embraced the Spartan course not merely as a race, but as an opportunity to deepen relationships, challenge leadership skills, and engage in meaningful team-building outside traditional office settings,' the organisers said in a statement. 'Spartan's unique race format, demanding both physical endurance and mental fortitude, mirrors the high-pressure challenges faced by leadership teams across the business world,' the statement added. Spartan Race Middle East positions its corporate categories as 'strategic platforms for leadership development, employee engagement, and organisational wellbeing,' with teams facing obstacles that required 'real-time decision-making, clear communication, and mutual trust.' Beyond the physical challenges, the event offered a festival atmosphere with recovery, relaxation, and celebration options. The Festival Village featured food and beverage options from brands including Pickl, Allo Beirut, Gino's Deli, Costa, and Red Bull. Additional amenities included complimentary ice baths, recovery zones, shaded cool-down areas, gaming lounges, and live entertainment for all attendees. 'Whether racing for personal goals, strengthening team bonds, or supporting from the sidelines, Spartan Race Middle East's From Dawn 'Til Dusk stands as a testament to the power of challenge, commitment, and community,' the statement added.
Associated Press
16-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
UpperHills: The 2025 Spartan Race Elevating Shenzhen's Status as an International Consumption Hub
SHENZHEN, China, March 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 15, the globally renowned obstacle racing event, the Spartan Race, kicked off its 2025 season at Bijiashan Park in the downtown of southern China's Shenzhen city. This thrilling event features the Kids Race on March 15 and 16, followed by the Sprint, Super, and the intense 4-hour Hurricane Heat for adults on March 22 to 23. Additionally, the Tough Mudder Kids event will take place at the same venue on April 19. These international sports events, hosted in downtown Shenzhen's parks and business districts, will inject fresh energy and urban charm into the city and the Greater Bay Area. Urban Park Life: Enhancing Accessibility and Diversity Since its debut in the United States in 2010, the Spartan Race has captivated the world with its demanding courses and diverse events, now held in over 40 countries and regions. The first day of the exciting Kids Race drew over 6,500 young participants. Bijiashan Park, the race venue, is centrally located in Shenzhen. Adjacent to the UpperHills urban complex, the park is a beloved spot for sports and leisure among locals and a key component of Shenzhen's Five-park Connectivity Plan, exemplifying the city's 'Park + Business' model. UpperHills Fashion Life: Delight in Two Spectacular Flower Shows As a key partner of the race, UpperHills utilizes its distinctive business model featuring 'town, shopfront and mall' to deliver comprehensive services for the event. During the event, UpperHills will serve as a rest area for participants and spectators, hosting a range of cultural and leisure activities. It will debut the International Exotic Plants Show & Sale from March 28 to 30. Furthermore, the Greater Bay Area Flower Show 2025 is set to take place from March 28 to April 6 at Bijiashan Sports Park-UpperHills. As a premier international urban complex in Shenzhen and a key cultural hub in the Greater Bay Area, UpperHills is at the forefront of creating diverse consumer experiences. Through a vibrant array of international cultural and sports events, it plays a pivotal role in elevating Shenzhen as a global hotspot for sports, culture, and commerce. This initiative supports the city's ambition to become an international consumption center, offering exciting new opportunities and experiences for global visitors.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Little Rock Marathon to cause road closures
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Little Rock Marathon will cause some road closures in the downtown area leading up to the weekend. On Saturday, the Little Rock Marathon's 5K and 10K race will be held at 7 a.m. and the Kids Race will be held at 11 a.m. The Little Rock Marathon and Half Marathon will be held at 7 a.m. Sunday. Early start for the Sunday race will begin at 5 a.m. Zero-K race brings 'slow runners' together ahead of World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade Runners will use a course that was used before the Interstate 30 Crossing project began. After crossing back into Little Rock from North Little Rock on the Broadway Bridge, runners will head east past the Clinton Library toward the Clinton National Airport before coming back into SoMa and west toward Little Rock Central High School. Road closures will begin to affect traffic Thursday morning. Below are the times and locations for street closures: Thursday 9 a.m. hard closure Eastbound LaHarpe Boulevard from State Street to Statehouse Convention will close to one lane for expo vendors. Friday 9 a.m. hard closure LaHarpe Boulevard. will close in both directions, from State Street to President Clinton Avenue. LaHarpe Boulevard from State Street to President Clinton Avenue will remain closed until 10 p.m. Sunday, March 2. Saturday 4 a.m. Cumberland northbound at Second Street (reopens around 8:30 a.m.) 5 a.m. Markham east and westbound at Scott Street (reopens around 8:30 a.m.) Second Street east and westbound at Scott Street (reopens around 8:30 a.m.) Alley between Scott and Main northbound and southbound 5:30 a.m. President Clinton Avenue westbound at Ottenheimer/Rock (reopens around 8:30 a.m.) Second Street westbound at Rock Street (reopens at 8:30 a.m.) 6 a.m. Main, Louisiana and Center streets northbound at Markham Street (reopens around 2 p.m.) Main northbound at Second Street (reopens around 1 p.m.) Broadway Bridge southbound to Cantrell Road (reopens around 2 p.m.) 7 a.m. Chester Street exit from Interstate 630 east and westbound (reopens around 9:30 a.m.) Sunday 4 a.m. Barrels, cones on Cantrell from Junior Deputy to Chester (reopens after race) Cumberland northbound at Second Street (reopens around 9 a.m.) 5 a.m. Cones on Third/Markham from Barton to Kavanaugh (reopens as course clears) Alley between Scott and Main northbound and southbound Broadway northbound at Capitol (reopens as course clears) Third Street eastbound at Arch (reopens as course clears) Riverfront Drive, northbound (reopens as course clears) Cantrell Hill eastbound curb lane from Lookout to Cedar Hill (reopens around 3 p.m.) Markham from Center to Cumberland (reopens around 11 a.m.) Markham both east and westbound at Scott Street (reopens around 9 a.m.) Second Street east and westbound at Scott Street (reopens around 9 a.m.) Main, Louisiana and Center streets northbound at Markham Street (reopens around 2 p.m.) Main northbound at Second Street (reopens around 2 p.m.) Sixth Street, from Sixth to Roundabout (reopens as course clears) Broadway Bridge southbound to Cantrell Road (reopens around 4 p.m.) 5:30 a.m. Broadway Bridge southbound on North Little Rock side (reopens around 8:45 a.m.) Broadway Bridge northbound on Little Rock side (reopens around 8:45 a.m.) President Clinton Avenue westbound at Ottenheimer/Rock Second Street westbound at Rock 7:30 a.m. Chester southbound at Sixth Street | Reopens approx. Noon Chester Street exit from I-630 east and westbound (reopens around 11:30 a.m.) 8 a.m. Brookwood southbound at Cedar Hill (reopens around 3 p.m.) Cedar Hill eastbound at Mart Markham/Third Street from Martin Luther King, Jr., to Kavanaugh (reopens as course clears) 8:15 a.m. Third Street westbound at Spring (reopens as course clears) Spring southbound at Third (reopens as course clears) Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
