Suru’s take
A substantial desert expedition, with a costly booking decision.
Editorial assessment of published event details, not a first-hand race review.
See the cost and timings for your category. Times are local to Saudi Arabia.
- Advertised entry
- USD 3,500.00
- USD per person; confirm fees and support package.
- Your race window
- Confirm before travelling
- 14 January start; hour unconfirmed. 139-hour limit.
Qualifying 160 km+ nonstop trail finish since 1 January 2025 required.
- The course
Desert terrain with self-navigation for nonstop races. Staged and walking formats have different support arrangements.
UltraSignup · 14 Sept 2026- Bib collection & arrival
Check in personally at AlUla Old Town on 13 January, 09:00–22:00, with your original passport.
Ultra Gobi · 14 Sept 2026- Parking & access
Parking, start transfers and vehicle retrieval arrangements are unpublished.
Ultra Gobi · 14 Sept 2026- Time limits & lap rules
400 km: 139 hours. Other exact time limits and checkpoint rules need confirmation.
UltraSignup · 14 Sept 2026- Travel & return
Fly to AlUla (ULH), the airport identified by the organiser. Plan around in-person check-in, rather than arriving on start day.
Ultra Gobi · 14 Sept 2026
Why consider it
For experienced endurance travellers who can meet their category’s qualification and navigation requirements.
The trade-off
Resolve the contradictory team size and accommodation inclusions before paying. The 13 January date is check-in, not the running start.
Sources behind this assessment
Reviewed 14/09/2026. Based on course, entry fees, suitability, package check, wave starts and the listed venue and distances.
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Your race-day essentials
A desert expedition with nonstop, staged and walking formats. International entry is priced in US dollars; qualification and package details matter as much as distance.
- Wave starts
13 January is check-in; starts are planned for 14 January. Programme runs through 20 January and remains preliminary.
UltraSignup · 14 Sept 2026- Bib collection
Check in personally at AlUla Old Town on 13 January, 09:00–22:00, with your original passport.
Ultra Gobi · 14 Sept 2026- Parking
Parking, start transfers and vehicle retrieval arrangements are unpublished.
Ultra Gobi · 14 Sept 2026- Included
Not confirmed
- Cut-off
400 km: 139 hours. Other exact time limits and checkpoint rules need confirmation.
UltraSignup · 14 Sept 2026- Entry fees
International entry in USD: 400 km 3,500; A+ nonstop 1,460; A team 2,810 per person; B staged solo 2,810; C walking 1,010. Youth price unconfirmed.
UltraSignup · 14 Sept 2026- Course
Desert terrain with self-navigation for nonstop races. Staged and walking formats have different support arrangements.
UltraSignup · 14 Sept 2026- Travel
Fly to AlUla (ULH), the airport identified by the organiser. Plan around in-person check-in, rather than arriving on start day.
Ultra Gobi · 14 Sept 2026- Package check
Sources disagree: the FAQ excludes accommodation/meals, while registration includes camp support for some formats. Team size also differs: minimum five versus three to five. Get written clarification.
UltraSignup · 14 Sept 2026- Suitability
400 km requires a qualifying 160 km+ finish; A+ requires one 100 km+ or two 50 km+ trail finishes since January 2025. Adult categories are 18+; youth needs a guardian.
Ultra Gobi · 14 Sept 2026- Entry deadline
Registration lists 15 November 2026. Confirm the closing timezone; no automatic deadline reminder is inferred.
UltraSignup · 14 Sept 2026
Details checked against the organiser or registration provider.
Ultra Gobi · 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.