SPARTAN RACE

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Teams The 7km military-style event, which challenges participants to conquer more than 20 obstacles, arrives this month. Mud pools, a rope climb, a slippery wall and barbed-wire trenches are just a handful of challenges participants can expect. For the ultra fit – and mildly insane – there’s the Spartan Beast race, taking place on the same day, which consists of 30 obstacles across a gruelling 20km course. November 10

Bike Trail, Dubai, from 8am, Dhs365. Taxi: Hatta Bike Trail. spartanarabia.com