Al Marmoom Ultramarathon (AMUM) race series includes the world’s longest desert ultramarathon.
Organized by FittGROUP in partnership with Dubai Sports Council (DSC), the record breaking world’s longest desert ultramarathon first took place 11th – 15th in December 2018.

Eligible participants must be aged 15 years and over. Participants below 18 years of age, must obtain parent’s/guardian’s consent to enter.

Open 5KM male & 5KM female
Open 10KM male & 10KM female.

1 Hour 10 Minutes: 5KM Dune Run
1 Hour 50 Minutes: 10KM Desert Race
Any runner who exceeds the maximum authorized time shall be disqualified and must return their bib to the steward. Any runner who arrives at a check point/finish point after the deadline shall be disqualified.

Trophies for the top 3 rankings in each race category (male & female)
All participants will receive finisher medals

Wednesday 21 January 2026 or when Al Marmoom Dune Run capacity is full.

All successfully registered participants will receive their run pack on the event day during registration.

Cut Off Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes
5:45 AM: Athlete Village Arrival & Registration
07:10 AM: Start 5KM Dune Run
09:00 AM: End 5KM Dune Run
09:30 AM: Awards Presentation
10:00 AM: Al Marmoom Dune Run 2026 Ends

Cut Off Time: 1 Hour 50 Minutes
05:45 AM: Athlete Village Arrival & Registration
07:00 AM: Start 10KM Desert Race
09:00 AM: End 10KM Desert Race
09:30 AM: Awards Ceremony
10:00 AM: Al Marmoom Dune Run 2026 Ends

5KM Dune Run
The run elevation is at sea level. The 5KM Dune Run route takes runners over high challenging sand dunes. The heights of dunes will vary from challenging high to ridges and troughs.
10KM Desert Race
The run elevation is at sea level. The 10KM Desert Race route takes runners round the lakes and then over a mixed desert terrain of hard sand tracks and sand dunes of varying heights. The terrain is a mix of different levels of sand dunes and hard sand tracks.

Participants must follow the route as marked out by the organizers, passing at a maximum distance of 5 meters from the markers. Failing to do so may incur penalties. The course will be clearly marked approximately every 50 – 100 meters. Natural landmarks will also serve as additional points of reference. The organizers will provide a race briefing outlining the route conditions and there will be constant monitoring of all the runners during the race. Any participant withdrawing from the race must notify a race official as soon as possible.

The health and safety of the participants is paramount.
Al Marmoom Dune Run will be fully supported by Dubai emergency and first response services. First response will be available on the route as well as at check points and a fully equipped full time medical team will be situated in the Base Camp.
If you or another runner needs assistance, get the attention of Al Marmoom Dune Run organizers or marshals located along the route and the start-finish zone.

Al Marmoom Dune Run will have regular checkpoints and will offer hydration, refreshments and medical assistance.

The medical team will supervise the run and assist in case of injury, dehydration or exhaustion. The medical team has authority to exclude runners who, according to their judgment, should not continue competing if there is a serious health risk to the runner.
The medical team will be patrolling the route and be situated in the finish area and on strategic points of the route, including check points.
Competitors who wish to drop out should go to the nearest hydration station and a member of the medical team. If it is not practical to go to a hydration station, wait on the course for a passing runner or marshal.
We encourage all participants to look out for each other and report to officials or the medical team if they see a runner on the route needing assistance.
All decisions made by the medical team are final. Throughout the event, you will be able to make outside contact directly from the desert.

Official results and photos for the Al Marmoom Dune Run will be posted on the event website and social media platforms.
Event Website: www.ultramarathon.ae

The run village will be situated at the spectacular Al Qudra Yoga Centre in the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve.
Event Location: https://goo.gl/maps/nUsXQMcBuz8iAcjU8

There is plenty of parking space at the event venue in Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve.
Parking Location: https://goo.gl/maps/d5JjmumQMzGrDjFM6

Al Marmoom Dune Run takes place in a designated conservation area and there are environmental rules for everyone entering the area.
Please see the event website for details: https://www.ultramarathon.ae/our-environment.php

All complaints from participants must be addressed to the Race Director in writing: info@ultramarathon.ae

Each participant has informed themselves of the medical contraindications that may affect their participation in the Al Marmoom Dune Run 5KM and 10KM, absolves the run organizers (including medical and technical staff) of any responsibility for medical problems or injuries that they may incur during the event. By signing the run rules and waiver, each participant confirms that they are aware of this. The organizers reserves the right to use any photograph (including those of participants), motion pictures, recordings or any other media records of the event taken before, during and after the event, for any legitimate purpose including commercial advertising and distribution to sponsors. Participants must have read and understood the rules and regulations regarding participation in the Al Marmoom Dune Run. All participants are required to agree to the terms and conditions in order to participate in the run.