Cross-fitters assemble as one of a kind CrossFit festival is about to take place in the UAE. The Mayhem Desert Heat—a two-day CrossFit festival is coming to Ras Al Khaimah where top cross-fitters are going to compete with each other.

Hosted by Rich Froning Jr’s international brand Mayhem Nation, the event has been partnered with RAK Leisure and CrossFit and will take place November 12 to 13 on the Corniche and at Grove Village.

Expected to attract CrossFit enthusiasts from around the world, the first Mayhem Desert Heat will see fitness buffs battle it out in two categories—elite and amateur and various categories like bodyweight, gymnastics, and weights. Enthusiasts will have to go through various rugged and diverse landscapes to win it!

Judged by a panel of 20 experts, the winners will be awarded individually in the men’s and women’s finals with a cash prize purse of $150,000.

Mayhem Nation is the international brand from Froning Jr, a four-time Fitness Man on Earth, who won the CrossFit Games in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.

It is for the first time, Mayhem Nation is taking place in the UAE and outside the US. While the event aims to attract many cross-fitters, the brand also hopes to make it an annual event in the region.

Not just that, Froning Jr will host a series of workshops and masterclasses amidst the challenges that athletes can attend to learn new skills and tips. There also will be seminars and clinics, a dedicated children’s fitness area, live entertainment along with dining outlets throughout the festival.