Friday, January 22, 2027
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Every January, AlUla bursts into action with the AlUla Trail Race - a dynamic celebration of endurance and unity set against its breathtaking ancient landscape. Whether you’re tackling the ultra-marathon or cheering on the Kids Run, each course challenges the spirit while weaving through awe-inspiring heritage sites and sandstone wonders.
Race through AlUla’s ancient valleys and heritage landmarks
Choose from six race categories from family-friendly runs to a 100km ultramarathon
Experience a high-energy atmosphere shaped by community spirit
Start / Finish
Across AlUla
Across AlUla
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Route
What to bring
Trail running shoes
Running pack
Water (at least 1 litre for 100km/50km, half litre for 23km)
First aid kit
Food reserves
Cap/Sahara cap
Smartphone with working sim card
Downloaded route map
Whistle (100km and 50km)
Survival blanket (100km)
Head torch (100km)
What you get
Finisher t-shirt
Chip timing
Race Pack includes tote bag, buff, t-shirt, timing chip and bib number
On the day
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
Access to the race and a Race Pack at registration that includes tote bag, buff, t-shirt, timing chip and bib number.
Sportswear, including comfortable running shoes. The weather will be cool, so participants are advised to bring warm clothes to get into after the event. A hat/cap, sunscreen, and water are also recommended.
There are a series of mandatory Race Kit items required, depending on your race distance. For safety reasons, you cannot compete unless you have all of these in your Race Kit. For 100km: Trail running shoes, running pack, at least 1 litre of water, first aid kit, food reserves, cap/Sahara cap, smartphone with working sim card, downloaded route map, whistle, survival blanket, head torch. For 50km: Trail running shoes, running pack, at least 1 litre of water, first aid kit, food reserves, cap/Sahara cap, smartphone with working sim card, downloaded route map, whistle. For 23km: Trail running shoes, running pack, at least half a litre of water, first aid kit, cap/Sahara cap, smartphone with working sim card, downloaded route map.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Friday, January 22, 2027
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