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The Sinai Mountain Challenge takes place in the breathtaking landscape of Saint Catherine, Egypt. Runners traverse mountain trails and golden sand dunes, tackling significant elevation gains. The event offers three distances—24 km, 27 km, and 30 km—catering to different levels of trail runners. Set in a region rich in history, it provides an unforgettable adventure for those seeking to push their limits.
Mountain trails of Saint Catherine
Golden sand dunes
Scenic views of Mount Sinai
UNESCO World Heritage site nearby
Mt. Saint Katherine - Egypt's highest peak at 2,642m
Mt. Abbas
Mt. Sefsafa
Secret Garden Base Camp 1 start and Ramadan Garden Base Camp 2 finish
Rocky and semi-technical mountain terrain
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What to bring
Running vest with at least 1L water capacity in a bladder and/or bottles
Electrolytes – at least 3,000mg sodium + other electrolytes
Nutrition – at least 1,000 Kcal of energy gels, bars or equivalent
Whistle
Emergency blanket
Trail running-specific shoes in good condition, with socks
Comfortable, moisture-wicking clothing
Fully charged phone
Sports watch or smartphone with pre-uploaded GPX route file
Headlamp or flashlight with primary and spare batteries
A small first aid kit
What you get
Finisher medal
Finisher t-shirt
Race photos
Bus transportation from Cairo to St. Katherine and back
All meals from Thursday lunch to Saturday breakfast
Water and Bedouin beverages
Personalized challenge shirt
Checkpoints support
Professional photography
On the day
Marshals on course
Water on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The 30 km course has 2400m of elevation gain, the 27 km course has 2000m, and the 24 km course has 1800m.
Sinai Mountain Challenge is a limited-entry event taking place in the St. Katherine Protectorate mountain range in the heart of Sinai, Egypt. The 2026 edition features the Four Peaks Challenge, tackling Mt. Abbas, Mt. Moses, Mt. Saint Katherine (Egypt’s highest peak at 2,642 metres), and Mt. Sefsafa.
This year’s challenge highlights the renowned peaks of Mt. Abbas, Mt. Moses, and Mt. Saint Katherine, Egypt’s highest peak at 2,642 meters above sea level. For seasoned adventurers seeking an even bigger challenge, we’ve added a fourth peak, Mt. Sefsafa. There is also a Two Peaks Challenge option.
The challenge starts at the Secret Garden (Base Camp 1) at 1,900m and finishes at Ramadan Garden (Base Camp 2). The Four Peaks route ascends Mt. Abbas, Mt. St. Katherine, Mt. Sefsafa, and Mt. Moses with a final 800 rock steps up to Mt. Moses. Three Peaks excludes Mt. Sefsafa. Two Peaks includes Mt. Katherine and Mt. Moses.
Thursday 30 April: Depart Cairo, arrive St. Katherine, hike to Base Camp 1. Friday 1 May: Race day, start 6:00 am, finish at Base Camp 2, Bedouin dinner and medal ceremony. Saturday 2 May: Breakfast, hike back, depart to Cairo.
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Expected April 2028
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