A 5KM DESERT DUNE RUN-RACE ACROSS THE SANDS IN AL MARMOOM DESERT CONSERVATION RESERVE

5KM Al Marmoom Dune Run for the community will take place Sunday 12^th March 2023 in Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve and will take runners across the desert over high sand dunes.
Al Marmoom Dune Run is organized as part of the Al Marmoom Ultramarathon 10 KM race.
Al Marmoom Dune Run supports Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve’s environmental commitment as one of the world’s leading eco desert sports and tourism destinations and wildlife conservation preserves.

Who is eligible to enter the run

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

Run categories

Open 5 KM male & 5 KM female

Registration fee

AED 150

The run fee includes

Entry to Al Marmoom Dune Run
Timing chips and bibs
Trophies for the top 3 rankings (male & female)
Finisher medals
Hydration

Ranking & prizes

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

Registration closing

Thursday 9^th March 2023 or when Al Marmoom Dune Run capacity is full.

Run pack collection

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

What is the cut off time for the run

Run to be completed in 1 hour 20 minutes

Any runner who exceeds the maximum authorized time shall be disqualified with a DNF (Did Not Finish) and must return their bib to the steward. Any runner who arrives at a check point/finish point after the deadline shall be disqualified.

Event location

The athlete village will be in the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve situated at the spectacular Dunes Platform.

Event Location: https://goo.gl/maps/nUsXQMcBuz8iAcjU8

Parking

There is plenty of parking space at the event venue in Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve.

Parking Location: https://goo.gl/maps/d5JjmumQMzGrDjFM6

Waiver

Each participant has informed themselves of the medical contraindications that may affect their participation in the Al Marmoom Dune Run and, absolves the race organizers (including medical and technical staff) of any responsibility for medical problems or injuries that they may incur during the event.

By signing the race rules and waiver, each participant confirms that they are aware of this and agrees explicitly not to hold the organizer liable nor to claim compensation in any way.