Here he tells his story from a background in the outdoor pursuits industry - including climbing, skiing, rafting, kayaking - all the way to building race courses for Spartan. One of the newest courses for 2021 is the Abu Dhabi Elite Spartan World Championship, a half marathon distance Beast race, featuring new obstacles including the “Dune of Horror” - the largest sand dune in the world. It will also mark the first time that the event will be staged outside of the United States.