• The 2015 Spartan Challenge held at the Jebel Ali Racecourse. Two contestants climb down an obstacle while a third looks on.
    The 2015 Spartan Challenge held at the Jebel Ali Racecourse. Two contestants climb down an obstacle while a third looks on.
  • Participants pose with a big Spartan warrior helmet at the finish line.
    Participants pose with a big Spartan warrior helmet at the finish line.
  • True to Spartan form — a man launches a spear aiming to hit a target made out of a hay bail and wood.
    True to Spartan form — a man launches a spear aiming to hit a target made out of a hay bail and wood.
  • A man leaps over a fire pit — the last obstacle before crossing the finish line.
    A man leaps over a fire pit — the last obstacle before crossing the finish line.
  • Three participants climb knotted ropes and tap the top of the beams to complete one of the challenges.
    Three participants climb knotted ropes and tap the top of the beams to complete one of the challenges.
  • Participants start the race off.
    Participants start the race off.
  • A couple supports each other as they cross a mud obstacle.
    A couple supports each other as they cross a mud obstacle.
  • Runners go through a section of the course as a sandstorm covers the Dubai skyline.
    Runners go through a section of the course as a sandstorm covers the Dubai skyline.
  • Two challengers make their way along a climbing wall.
    Two challengers make their way along a climbing wall.
  • The field sets off at a brisk pace from the starting line.
    The field sets off at a brisk pace from the starting line.
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed takes part in the Spartan Race in 2015. The Crown Prince of Dubai launched the Dubai Fitness Challenge last week to encourage healthier, more active lifestyles. Faz3 Instagram account
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed takes part in the Spartan Race in 2015. The Crown Prince of Dubai launched the Dubai Fitness Challenge last week to encourage healthier, more active lifestyles. Faz3 Instagram account
  • Sheikh Hamdan gets to grips with the 5km Spartan course in this image from his Instagram account.
    Sheikh Hamdan gets to grips with the 5km Spartan course in this image from his Instagram account.

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UAE’s first Spartan Race — in pictures

Robert Mickelson

February 20, 2015

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About 5,000 people arrive at Dubai’s Jebel Ali Racecourse on Friday morning to compete in the UAE’s first ever Spartan Run. All Photos by Antonie Robertson / The National

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