More than 5,000 ‘mudders’ came together as a team to conquer their fears and complete the region’s first ever Tough Mudder challenge in Dubai on Friday.<\/p>\n
The global event proved its reputation as ‘probably the toughest event on the planet’, as first-timers and fitness fanatics alike helped each other round the 16 km and 8km obstacle courses filled with mud pits, ice baths and electric shocks.<\/p>\n
The line-up featured some of most popular, challenging and fun obstacles from around the world, designed around the values of courage, personal accomplishment, teamwork and fun, including: ‘Arctic Enema 2.0’, ‘Everest 2.0’, ‘Electroshock Therapy’, ‘Hero Walls’, and ‘Block Ness Monster’.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, thrill-seeking kids aged 7-13 also got the chance to work as a team and experience the thrill of adventure at ‘du Mini Mudder’, a 1.5km obstacle course mud run designed for younger challengers.<\/p>\n
Will Dean, CEO and founder, Tough Mudder said: “This weekend, thousands of UAE participants found out that the most difficult obstacles in life are best overcome together, and that’s the reason why this event has become such a global phenomenon.<\/p>\n
“It’s been fantastic to witness so many people take part in the region’s first du Tough Mudder in Dubai and welcome the Middle East into our ever-growing global community.”<\/p>\n
Greg Sproule, managing director of IMG Middle East, said: “The event has been a huge success with over 5,000 active, fun-seeking individuals taking part, and we are looking forward to welcoming even more Mudders and all of our Legionnaires – next year.”<\/p>\n
The du Tough Mudder took place in the grounds of Hamdan Sports Complex.<\/p>\n
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