Spartan Race Middle East: The big highlights from the iconic racing event
More than 5,500 participants and spectators gathered at The Arena, Bab Al Shams, for the From Dawn 'Til Dusk event by Spartan Race Middle East on Saturday April 19.
The high-octane event saw racers crawl under barbed wire, scale climbing rope and conquer the slip wall over distances ranging from 5km to 10km.
Held at a Colosseum-inspired arena in the desert, it was the latest Spartan Race Middle East event to bring together people from all walks of life to take on the challenging obstacle course race.
A mix of Dubai's fitness community, social groups, families, first-timers and adventure-lovers all stepped out of their comfort zones at Bab Al Shams.
(Credit: Spartan Race Middle East)
The two races included many challenging yet fun courses that pushed people to their limits and brought out their inner child.
Challenges in the 5km Sprint ranged from a cage climb and barbed wire crawl to a leap over fire and a wall climb. The Super included 25 obstacles over a distance of 10km.
A shorter 1-3km kids' race was also available for little Spartans to get a taste of the action.
The From Dawn 'Til Dusk race ran from sunrise all the way through to sunset.
(Credit: Spartan Race Middle East)
Those who completed the challenge earned a well-deserved celebration at the finish line.
A festival village packed with some of the region's favourite street food and drinks, including Pickl, Allo Beirut, Gino's Deli, Costa and Red Bull, was made available.
And those who needed to recover after the race dipped into complimentary ice baths, dedicated recovery zones and shaded cool-down areas.
Live entertainment, gaming lounges and family-friendly activities kept the good vibes going throughout the day.
The From Dawn 'Til Dusk event was the latest by Spartan Race Middle East, watch this space for the next huge challenging event coming soon.
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