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Is this the most challenging trail race in Saudi Arabia?

The Tuwaiq Trail Race is a competitive race through some of the Kingdom's toughest and most arid terrain, and it is returning for its fourth edition on November 16

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24 October 24
Is this the most challenging trail race in Saudi Arabia?

Described as challenging yet rewarding, the Tuwaiq Trail Race is an annual event that invites runners to explore the stunning landscapes and tricky terrain of the Kingdom's Tuwaiq Escarpment in a series of races.

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Returning for its fourth edition, the Tuwaiq Trail Race offers competitors various distances, including 10km, 20km, and 50km, ensuring the race caters to runners of all levels.

Whilst battling it out to finish within the top three —or just to finish, runners will have to navigate through the region's diverse and arid terrain, which includes hills, valleys, and rocky paths.

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Although the race is known to be quite challenging, regardless of the chosen distance or your fitness level, the Tuwaiq Trail Race also offers breathtaking views of the desert landscape and provides racers with a unique opportunity to connect with nature.

Beginning at 5.15am to avoid the heat of the day, the Tuwaiq Trail Race is a thrilling adventure challenge. 

  • Start Time: 5.15am – AlArid Ultra Trail – 50km, SAR459
  • Start Time: 5.45am – AlManjour Trail – 25km, SAR320
  • Start Time: 6.00am – AlWadi Trail – 10km, SAR195

Despite being one of the Kingdom's most challenging races, the Tuwaiq Trail Race is not only a competitive event but it is also a family-friendly outdoor activity. There reduced - the Tuwaiq Junior Adventure Trail: 1 Mile - distance to ensure the whole family can get involved, and children can also compete, making it a fun and enjoyable experience for all ages. 


To register for the Tuwaiq Trail Race visit racearabia.sa