Sat. 21 - Tue. 24 Jan. 2023
Muscat, OM
Event description
ββThe 8th edition of the Oman Desert Marathon is here! It is a 165km race divided into four stages following the tracks of ancient caravans through Oasis Bediyah to Al Jawharat Resort.
Challenge yourself and contemplate the beautiful scenario that the Sultanate of Oman has to offer.
This race will take your breath away, literally, with stage one starting at 47 km, stage two 55 km, stage three 42 km and stage four 21 km.
Get ready to pack your bag and follow your instincts, this will be an adventure nothing like you have seen before.ββ
Challenge yourself and contemplate the beautiful scenario that the Sultanate of Oman has to offer.
This race will take your breath away, literally, with stage one starting at 47 km, stage two 55 km, stage three 42 km and stage four 21 km.
Get ready to pack your bag and follow your instincts, this will be an adventure nothing like you have seen before.ββ
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Location
- Venue
- Al- Wasil in the Wilayat of Bidiyah and ends at the Al Jawharat Resort
- City
- Muscat
- Country
- Oman
Races
Oman Desert Marathon Classic
Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
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05:30
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165 km
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10k Cross Country Run
Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
|
07:30
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10 km
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Oman 5k Family Run
Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
|
07:45
|
5 km
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Oman 2k Kids Run
Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
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08:00
|
2 km
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Registration
- Registration open
- Sun. 21 Aug. 2022
- Late fees apply from
- Fri. 30 Sep. 2022
- Registration close
- Sun. 1 Jan. 2023 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
- Participation
- Individual athletes
- Included
- Organizers will prove transportation from and to Muscat and the race camp. Water will be provided at checkpoints every 10km. Sleep arrangements are large tent accommodation at night. Hot water will be provided for runners to prepare their meals as this is a self-sufficient race.
- Refund policy
- Fees are non-refundable.All entry fees are non-refundable and at the discretion of the event organiser.
- All refunds are subject to a 10% administration fee.
Cancellations, requests for refunds and withdrawal from the race must be made in writing in order to avoid any misunderstandings. If notice of cancellation is received 60 days or more before the event, you will receive a refund of the total fees you have paid minus the bank fees. Any withdrawal after midnight on November 21st will not be considered and the payment will not be refunded. We suggest all competitors take out insurance covering cancellation.
Practical info
- Races
- Race information
- Transport to start
- Transportation will be provided from Muscat airport to the starting point.
- Transport from finish
- Transportation will be provided from the finish line to the airport.
Course / track / circuit
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Support stations
- Water every 10 km
- Highlights
- It is a self sufficient 165 km race with four stages, including a night stage, across the spectacular Omani landscape and its varieties, from the Oasis Al Wasil, crossing the desert to Al Jawharat Resort
- Spectators area(s)
- Event closing dinner at Al Jawharat Resort and activities available for guests and relatives
Facilities & services
- Medical
- Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
- Parking
- Toilets
- Changing rooms
- Showers
- Other
- Self sufficient race with sleeping tents during the event and hotel accomodation in the last night
Kindly download, complete and submit the Medical Certificate Declaration
Timing & certification
- Timing
- Automated timing
- Certificate
- Electronic certificates
- Medals
- Finisher medals
- Trophies
- Trophies and financial awards to top finishers in relevant categories
Last updated: Thu. 25 Aug. 2022 16:00 +0400
Races
Oman Desert Marathon Classic
- Distance
- 165 km
- Start date
- Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
- Start time
- 05:30
- Start location
- Al- Wasil in the Wilayat of Bidiyah and ends at the Al Jawharat Resort, Muscat (OM)
- Finish location
- Al- Wasil in the Wilayat of Bidiyah and ends at the Al Jawharat Resort, Muscat (OM)
- Age categories
/
18-99
- Note(s)
- It is a self sufficient 165 km race with four stages, including a night stage, across the spectacular Omani landscape and its varieties, from the Oasis Al Wasil, crossing the desert to Al Jawharat Resort
Kindly download, complete and submit the Medical Certificate Declaration
An ECG and a standard medical certificate must be carried out less than 30 days prior to the race. Original document must be presented during the administrative and technical check, and sent to [email protected]
10k Cross Country Run
- Distance
- 10 km
- Start date
- Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
- Start time
- 07:30
- Start location
- Al- Wasil in the Wilayat of Bidiyah and ends at the Al Jawharat Resort, Muscat (OM)
- Finish location
- Al- Wasil in the Wilayat of Bidiyah and ends at the Al Jawharat Resort, Muscat (OM)
- Age categories
/
15-99
- Note(s)
- https://marathonoman.com/cross-country-registration/
Oman 5k Family Run
- Distance
- 5 km
- Start date
- Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
- Start time
- 07:45
- Start location
- Al- Wasil in the Wilayat of Bidiyah and ends at the Al Jawharat Resort, Muscat (OM)
- Finish location
- Al- Wasil in the Wilayat of Bidiyah and ends at the Al Jawharat Resort, Muscat (OM)
- Age categories
/
12-99
- Note(s)
- https://marathonoman.com/family-fun-run-registration/
Oman 2k Kids Run
- Distance
- 2 km
- Start date
- Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
- Start time
- 08:00
- Start location
- Al- Wasil in the Wilayat of Bidiyah and ends at the Al Jawharat Resort, Muscat (OM)
- Finish location
- Al- Wasil in the Wilayat of Bidiyah and ends at the Al Jawharat Resort, Muscat (OM)
- Age categories
/
9-99
- Note(s)
- https://marathonoman.com/kids-run-registration/
Map & accomodation
Organisation
- Company
- Oman Desert Marathon
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://marathonoman.com/