Sun. 8 Feb. 2026
Dubai, AE
Event description
For it's 10 edition, The Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will organize a special edition of Al Salam Championship named "Arqoub Al Sidayrah"! The start line will be in Al Samha, Abu Dhabi. The finish of the race is in Arqoub Al Sidayrah, Seih Al Salam (Al Qudra).
The event is named after the start location of the race: Arqoub Al Sidayrah, a site of immense historical significance.
This is the specific location in the desert between Abu Dhabi and Dubai where the two wise leaders, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, met in 1968 to agree on the union that eventually became the United Arab Emirates.
Start Location
Finish Location
Event Venue opens at 5:30am and registration starts 6am. The Race starts at 9:30am and is 100km long, we expect the first finishers in at around 11:45am.
The event is named after the start location of the race: Arqoub Al Sidayrah, a site of immense historical significance.
This is the specific location in the desert between Abu Dhabi and Dubai where the two wise leaders, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, met in 1968 to agree on the union that eventually became the United Arab Emirates.
Start Location
Finish Location
Event Venue opens at 5:30am and registration starts 6am. The Race starts at 9:30am and is 100km long, we expect the first finishers in at around 11:45am.
The Office of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Location #
- Venue
- Al Qudra Cycling Path
- Address
- Al Qudra Track
- City
- Dubai
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
Races #
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Amateur Men (UAE Nationals & UAE Residents)
Sun. 8 Feb. 2026
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09:30
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100 km
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Amateur Women (UAE Nationals & UAE Residents)
Sun. 8 Feb. 2026
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09:30
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100 km
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Elite Men (Professional Clubs & Internationals)
Sun. 8 Feb. 2026
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09:30
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100 km
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Elite Women (Professional Clubs & Internationals)
Sun. 8 Feb. 2026
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09:30
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100 km
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Registration #
- Registration open
- Thu. 22 Jan. 2026
- Late fees apply from
- Sun. 1 Feb. 2026
- Registration close
- Wed. 4 Feb. 2026 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
- Participation
- Individual athletes and teams
- Included
- Goody Bag, Medal, Photo Service or Download, Refreshments, Timing
- Refund policy
- Fees are non-refundable.If an athlete is unable to participate on race day for any reason:
- A refund of the race entry fee is available up to 7 days before the event (a 10% administration fee applies). Â
- Alternatively, before registration closes, an athlete may change race category or transfer their entry to another athlete (subject to our Terms of Service and the prevailing registration fee at the time of transfer). Â
Refund policy for event changes:
- Cancelled events: You’ll be contacted and refunded automatically. Â
- Rescheduled events: We’ll notify you of the new date and time. If you’re unable to attend, refunds are available upon request. Â
- Store purchases: These are non-refundable. Â
Note: All refunds are subject to a 10% administration fee.
Practical info #
- Races
- Race information
- Race pack collection
- Race Pack Collection is at the start venue and is open from 10:00am till 12:30pm
(Mawasem Park - Green House, Abu Dhabi)
Course / track / circuit #
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Support stations
Facilities & services #
- Medical
- Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
- Parking
- Toilets
- Changing rooms
- Showers
- Other
- All results will be published by The Office of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Timing & certification #
- Timing
- Automated timing
- Certificate
- No certificates
- Medals
- Finisher medals
- Trophies
Documents #
Last updated: Fri. 30 Jan. 2026 14:11 +0400
Races
Amateur Men (UAE Nationals & UAE Residents) #
- Distance
- 100 km
- Start date
- Sun. 8 Feb. 2026
- Start time
- 09:30
- Start location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Finish location
- Al Qudra Shed 8, Dubai (AE)
- Age categories
18-99- Team categories
18-99- Note(s)
- The start line will be in Arqoub Al Sidayrah (Mawasem Park - Green House). The finish of the race is in Seih Al Salam (Al Qudra).
Amateur Women (UAE Nationals & UAE Residents) #
- Distance
- 100 km
- Start date
- Sun. 8 Feb. 2026
- Start time
- 09:30
- Start location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Finish location
- Al Qudra Shed 8, Dubai (AE)
- Age categories
18-99- Team categories
18-99- Note(s)
- The start line will be in Arqoub Al Sidayrah (Mawasem Park - Green House). The finish of the race is in Seih Al Salam (Al Qudra).
Elite Men (Professional Clubs & Internationals) #
- Distance
- 100 km
- Start date
- Sun. 8 Feb. 2026
- Start time
- 09:30
- Start location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Finish location
- Al Qudra Shed 8, Dubai (AE)
- Age categories
18-99- Team categories
18-99- Note(s)
- The start line will be in Arqoub Al Sidayrah (Mawasem Park - Green House). The finish of the race is in Seih Al Salam (Al Qudra).
Elite Women (Professional Clubs & Internationals) #
- Distance
- 100 km
- Start date
- Sun. 8 Feb. 2026
- Start time
- 09:30
- Start location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Finish location
- Al Qudra Shed 8, Dubai (AE)
- Age categories
18-99- Team categories
18-99- Note(s)
- The start line will be in Arqoub Al Sidayrah (Mawasem Park - Green House). The finish of the race is in Seih Al Salam (Al Qudra).
Map & accomodation
Organisation
- Event contact
- Rami Al Nabulsi
- Phone
- +971501533336
- [email protected]
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