Suru’s take
A Saudi race trip with options from Old Town to long desert trails.
Editorial assessment of published event details, not a first-hand race review.
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- Entry price
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- 2027 entry price not published.
- Your race window
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- The course
3 km around Old Town; longer routes use desert valleys and changing terrain. The 23 km includes elevation changes; measured ascent is not provided.
AlUla Moments · 14 Sept 2026- Bib collection & arrival
The listed pack contains a bib, timing chip, shirt, buff and tote; pickup place and hours are unpublished.
AlUla Moments · 14 Sept 2026- Parking & access
Start pins, parking access, charges and transfers are not yet published.
AlUla Moments · 14 Sept 2026- Time limits & lap rules
No 2027 category cutoffs are published. Ask for the limit for your chosen distance.
AlUla Moments · 14 Sept 2026- Travel & return
Confirm the category day, start pin and collection arrangements before booking accommodation or transfers.
AlUla Moments · 14 Sept 2026
Why consider it
Consider the 3 km for a shorter outing, or the longer trails if you already have suitable off-road experience.
The trade-off
Prices, category days, collection, parking and cutoffs remain unpublished. Confirm these before committing to travel.
Sources behind this assessment
Reviewed 14/09/2026. Based on course, entry fees, cut-off, suitability and the listed venue and distances.
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Your race-day essentials
An AlUla race weekend with a short Old Town option and demanding desert trails. Match the distance to your experience before planning the trip.
- Wave starts
22 January 2027 is announced. Category days and wave times still need confirmation.
AlUla Moments · 14 Sept 2026- Bib collection
The listed pack contains a bib, timing chip, shirt, buff and tote; pickup place and hours are unpublished.
AlUla Moments · 14 Sept 2026- Parking
Start pins, parking access, charges and transfers are not yet published.
AlUla Moments · 14 Sept 2026- Included
Not confirmed
- Cut-off
No 2027 category cutoffs are published. Ask for the limit for your chosen distance.
AlUla Moments · 14 Sept 2026- Entry fees
2027 category prices and entry opening are not published on the reviewed page.
AlUla Moments · 14 Sept 2026- Course
3 km around Old Town; longer routes use desert valleys and changing terrain. The 23 km includes elevation changes; measured ascent is not provided.
AlUla Moments · 14 Sept 2026- Travel
Confirm the category day, start pin and collection arrangements before booking accommodation or transfers.
AlUla Moments · 14 Sept 2026- Mandatory kit
Published lists require trail shoes, water and a working phone on longer routes. The 100 km also lists a headtorch and survival blanket. Read the full category list.
AlUla Moments · 14 Sept 2026- Suitability
3/10 km: ages 13+; 23 km: 16+; 50/100 km: 18+; 1.6 km: ages 5–12. The short Old Town run is the more modest commitment; trail distance alone does not describe the effort.
AlUla Moments · 14 Sept 2026
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AlUla Moments · checked 14 Sept 2026Downloads your selected category’s start when published, otherwise an all-day reminder. Confirm collection and arrival separately. Re-download after any schedule change.