The Al Marmoom Ultramarathon at the breathtaking Al Marmoom Desert Reserve from Tuesday 11 until Saturday 15 December 2018.
The Al Marmoom Ultramarathon offers three gruelling distances; the world’s longest desert ultra-run 270km over five days as well as continuous 100km and 50km ultra runs.
All three distances are self- sufficient, with water and tents supplied, and across desert terrain in the breath taking Al Marmoom Desert Reserve, Dubai UAE.
Terrain will change from hard sand tracks to soft moving dunes, and the route will include overnight camping, 5 stages and regular check points.
The Al Marmoom Ultramarathon will test physical strength and mental stamina as participants take in the beautiful desert landscape and spot indigenous and migratory wildlife.
At the camp there will be tents, medical assistance, water and basic refreshments.
All three distances will include check points along the route where there will be water, time keeping, medical and race crew.
Anyone meeting the following conditions will be accepted and is eligible to enter:
- Any person of any citizenship aged over 18 years
- Any person who accepts the race rules
- Any person who has provided a medical certificate attesting to their ability to participate in a race of this type as well as an ECG print-out dated less than 30 days prior to the race
Registration closes on 30th November 2018 or when Al Marmoom Ultramarathon capacity is full.
Register early to avoid any disappointment.
Timings:
Tuesday 11 until Saturday 15 December 2018.
Price:
• USD 1,580 / AED 5,800 270km Race Early Bird before 1 Sep 2018
• USD 1,680 / AED 6,168 270km Race Regular after 1 Sep 2018
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• USD 750 / AED 2,754 100km Race Early Bird before 1 Sep 2018
• USD 850 / AED 3,121 100km Race Regular after 1 Sep 2018
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• USD 210 / AED 771 50km Race Early Bird before 1 Sep 2018
• USD 240 / AED 881 50km Race Regular after 1 Sep 2018
The race fee includes:
- Bus transfer to and from the desert of Al Marmoom
- Accommodation 1, 2 or 6 nights in the camp
- Main meal the night before the race start
- Water throughout the race
- Technical and medical support
- Timing chip and bib
- Race tracker
- Salt tablets
- Road map
- Evacuation insurance
- Race medal, T-shirt and race photos and certificates
- Post- race presentation and awards
- Official video of the race (downloadable 14 days after the race)
