Having launched in August, with the aim of establishing an international OCR brand portfolio centred in the Middle East, Arabian Warrior holds its first event at Dubai Islands, UAE, on Saturday October 26, with over 2,000 participants confirmed.
The on-site Fan Village will include a host of food vendors with athletes and spectators able to select from established brands such as Protein House, Krush Burger, Coffee Island, McGettigan’s and Spinneys.
The family-friendly event will aim to feature something for all ages. Activations inside the Fan Village include an Ice Bath Challenge, where those brave enough to take it on will be tasked with remaining in the freezing water for as long as possible. Meanwhile a live DJ and the Arabian Warrior Trainer will ensure runners on the start line are fully pumped up.
Obstacles competitors will need to overcome include the Tire Toss; Sub Zero, which culminates with competitors sliding into a freezing ice bath; and Don’t Look Down, billed as ‘12 feet of vertical terror’.
Nic Cartwright, CEO of event organiser CAB Sports, said “We are hugely excited to host our first event in Dubai as we set out on what we hope will be a long and exciting journey, as we look to grow the sport of obstacle course racing in the Middle East.
“Our first event promises to be a spectacular one, both on and off-course, with huge numbers already confirmed for this coming Saturday at Dubai Islands, a fantastic venue.
“We are very much looking forward to welcoming our competitors and spectators, and everybody attending will be able to enjoy themselves throughout the day in our Fan Village, which features a live DJ, food vendors, activations and much more. This is an event not to be missed.”
Tickets for the event are still available, with participants able to select from 5km (age 13+), 10km (age 14+), 20km (age 16+), 50km (age 18+) and Junior Warrior (1.6km, age 5-12) race options. Prices start from AED 180 (US$49) for the 5km, and AED 50 (US$14) for the Junior Warrior.
In line with Arabian Warrior’s eco-friendly aspirations, competitors will be awarded individual medals made from recycled plastic, created by UAE-based Midori Network which specialises in transforming plastic waste collected locally into products such as furniture, gifts and home accessories.
