NEW!!! We are also including a 21km trail run for those not quite ready for the ultra distance!
This incredible ultra-trail adventure takes you into the wilderness of the United Arab Emirates. A fully supported single-stage race will take you through rocky mountain terrain and over the spectacular sand dunes of the UAE. This is a serious challenge and not for the faint-hearted. It is tough and will test you to your very core. Sand gaiters recommended but not essential. (Sand section approx 4km long right at the very beginning. 21km route does not include desert section)
START LOCATION: https://goo.gl/maps/t12sTbmybQq
(Note: The road is accessible to saloon car, however please park before the softer sand close to the start line, you are likely to get stuck).
Race Check-In
Race check-in will be from 4.00am to 5.00am on the 30th November. You will be required to open your bag and have one of our volunteers check that all of the mandatory items are included in your pack. Runners missing items WILL NOT be allowed to begin the race.
Race Start Time
Race briefing will be at 5.15am. The race will start promptly at 06:00am.
Race Cut-Off
You will be allowed a maximum of 10 hours to finish this relatively fast, non-technical 50k ultra distance trail run. The 21km distance will have a generous cut-off of 5 hours.
Your Race Pack will be available from Adventure HQ, Times Square, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai ONLY from November 27th up to race day anytime during their opening hours (10am to 10pm). Call +971 4 3466909/ 800 2383 6887
YOU MUST COLLECT YOUR RACE PACK prior to the event. NO PACKS will be taken to the start line. (If you are an overseas participant or resident of any emirate other than Dubai, you can indicate upon registration that you would like race day collection and your race pack can be given at the race check-in on the 30th November). Included in the pack will be your race bib, T-shirt and bandana along with other goodies. We would appreciate your cooperation in collecting your pack from the store in plenty of time.
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