This multi-day hike is the opportunity to explore endless rolling sand dunes, and investigate the desert on foot. The Wahiba Sands are one of the...
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Race results will be available to search on the official website soon after the end of the event.
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We adapt the cut offs according to the temperature and the average times of the runners on the previous stage. The cut offs are decided before the start of each stage in order to allow the maximum number possible of runners to finish the stage in a reasonable time. Some participants decide to do some stages of hiking, cut off times allows to hike. Nobody was excluded for missing a cut off. You can also check in the program the approximate time we expect the last runner to arrive on each stage.
Drinking water will always be available, however we can’t guarantee the access to wells at each camp, although most times this is possible. This means that we will work hard to provide you a fast shower every day, but this depends also on water availability, wells and conditions of the roads to transport the water. Last year the runners had the opportunity to shower every day. Please don’t take it as a guarantee: water can finish and many things can happen in the middle of the desert.
The course is well marked with beach flags every 500 meters, we patrol the route and make sure all runners are registered at all check points.
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You should arrive the 17th January in the morning to be able to catch the Shuttle Bus Service that departs at 11:00 am to the desert EVENT PROGRAM 2025 January 17th (Arrival) 9.00-11.00 Welcome at the arrivals area of Muscat Airport. Shuttle Bus Service departs from the airport : 11.00. 13.00 Lunch at Al Jawharat Resort in Bidiyah 16.00 Bib distribution 18.30 Briefing 19.30 Dinner
It EVENT PROGRAM 2025 January 17th (Arrival) 9.00-11.00 Welcome at the arrivals area of Muscat Airport. Shuttle Bus Service departs from airport at 11:00 am January 18th (Stage 1) 42 Km 07.30 Race starts January 19th (Stage 2) 32 Km 6.00 Race starts January 20th (Stage 3) 40 Km 6.00 Race starts January 21st (Stage 4) 30 Km (Night Stage) 15.00 Race starts for 1st group 16.00 Race starts for 2nd group 17.00 Race starts for 3rd group January 22nd (Stage 5) 21 Km 08.00 Race starts
Runners will be transported from the hotel to the star line by Al Wasil Fort
EVENT PROGRAM 2025 January 17th (Arrival) 9.00-11.00 Welcome at the arrivals area of Muscat Airport. Shuttle Bus Service departs from the airport : 11.00. 13.00 Lunch at Al Jawharat Resort in Bidiyah 16.00 Bib distribution 18.30 Briefing 19.30 Dinner
Yes, you can leave all you are not taking with you in the desert run at your room, the hotel will number it and storage safely, it will be in your room as you come back from the desert.
Bottled mineral water will be provided at each checkpoint, they will be placed at approximately 10 km intervals. These are mandatory passages where each runner’s arrival will be recorded. Medical support will be present near the checkpoint in case advice or treatment is required.
The results will be posted in our website and social media daily
Art.12 :COMPULSORY EQUIPMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS FOOD Each competitor must have enough food for 5 days, with a minimum of 2000 calories per day or 10.000 calories in total. SURVIVAL GEAR Sand Gaiters Backpack Sleeping bag Anti-venom pump Metal Knife Antiseptic Signaling mirror Salt tablets or equivalent Whistle Space blanket 1 fully charged headlamp with spare batteries First aid kit with plasters, bandage, scissors, ointment Euro 200 in cash (100 OMR)
In the desert every single planned caloric intake is crucial. If you don’t underestimate those aspects and you plan carefully your meals you will not have any problem in finishing the race, and you will be in the best conditions to enjoy the beauty and magic of the desert. Follow these 7 steps guide to choose your food: Follow the race rules. The rules are stating that you need food for 4 days and a minimum of 12.000 kcal. This means an average of 2.000 kcal per day. This amount is the minimum required to participate in the race, however, your calorie needs might be much more. The fatigue and the heat will reduce your appetite and there is a risk of not eating enough food. Before the race, try to keep a diary of what you eat and of your weekly calorie intake. On the web there are many apps for that, do it for a week of intense training. This will give you a fairly precise idea of how many calories you need and how you feel with that amount of food. Eat all the time. Don’t plan a sing
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