Event description
Take part in this amazing Mleiha desert adventure run and fat bike race. Choose from a 5k family fun run, 10k, 25k or 50k ultra trail run or a 10k and 25k fat bike race – all with trophy and prizes for first place winners. Camp with us in our designated campsite next to the start/finish with on site toilets. All camping equipment like tent, sleeping bags, grill, BBQ food/water, firewood, comfort items etc. are your own responsibility. (This is an open camp, there is no illumination and no security. Camping is at your own risk and not part of the race organisation).

50k race will start promptly at 6:00am and all other riders and run distances between 8:00am and 8.30am, when you will head off to run or ride your selected distance on a flat but challenging well marked course. Enjoy the winter weather and tranquility of the desert with your family and friends. We have something for everyone from 5k fun runners to serious 50k ultra runners, from fat bikers to star gazers and outdoor lovers!

TIMINGS: 50k starts promptly at 6am. All other races start between 8:00am and 8.30am

TRAIL RUN CUT-OFFS:

Cut-off is 50k race is 8.5 hours. 25k race is 5 hours. 50k runners MUST complete their first loop in maximum of 4 hours, as we will assume you will slow on your second loop.

Google Map Location

Find Athetles Guide here: Urban Ultra Mleiha Desert Dash Participant Information
Sponsors
Location
Venue
Mleiha Archaeological Centre
City
Maleha
Country
United Arab Emirates
Races
50km Trail Run
Sat. 7 Jan. 2023
06:00
50 km
25km Trail Run
Sat. 7 Jan. 2023
08:00
25 km
10km Trail Run
Sat. 7 Jan. 2023
08:00
10 km
5km Trail Run
Sat. 7 Jan. 2023
08:00
5 km
25km Fat Bike
Sat. 7 Jan. 2023
08:00
25 km
10km Fat Bike
Sat. 7 Jan. 2023
08:00
10 km
Registration
Registration open
Thu. 26 May. 2022
Registration close
Sat. 31 Dec. 2022 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Included
Technical T-Shirt, Bandana, Goody Bag
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.
All entry fees are non-refundable and at the discretion of the event organiser.

If the athlete is unable to participate on race day due to any reason:
- the athlete can get a refund of the race entry up to 7 days before the event (subject to a 10% administration fee); or
- the athlete can transfer the race entry to a fellow athlete before the registration closing date (subject to terms of service and subject to the prevailing registration fee on the day of transfer)

Furthermore, this event is subject to refunds as follows:
- for refunds related to cancelled events, we will contact you and issue a refund automatically.
- for refunds related to rescheduled events, we will contact you with the new date and time ASAP. In case you can't make the event, refunds will be done upon request.
- Store purchases are excluded from refunds.
- All refunds are subject to a 10% administration fee.
Practical info
Race pack collection
Race number and race pack collection from Hopasports Office, Shop 1 & 2, Dubai Autodrome Retail Plaza, Motor City ONLY.

Race packs will NOT be taken to the start line, so please ensure you collect prior to race day. ONLY International or participants living outside of Dubai can request race day pick-up upon registration.

Your race pack contains your shirt, race bib and other goodies.
Transport to start
Own transport to Start
Transport from finish
Own transport from Finish
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Moderate
Support stations
Multiple stations along the course
Facilities & services
Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers
Timing & certification
Timing
Manual timing
No Arrive and Run format
Certificate
No certificates
Medals
Finisher medals
Trophies
1st placer (Male and Female) for each category
Races

50km Trail Run

Distance
  • 50 km
Start date
Sat. 7 Jan. 2023
Start time
06:00
Start location
Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Maleha (AE)
Finish location
Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Maleha (AE)
Age categories
/ 16-99

25km Trail Run

Distance
  • 25 km
Start date
Sat. 7 Jan. 2023
Start time
08:00
Start location
Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Maleha (AE)
Finish location
Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Maleha (AE)
Age categories
/ 16-99

10km Trail Run

Distance
  • 10 km
Start date
Sat. 7 Jan. 2023
Start time
08:00
Start location
Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Maleha (AE)
Finish location
Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Maleha (AE)
Age categories
/ 12-99

5km Trail Run

Distance
  • 5 km
Start date
Sat. 7 Jan. 2023
Start time
08:00
Start location
Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Maleha (AE)
Finish location
Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Maleha (AE)
Age categories
/ 6-11
/ 12-99

25km Fat Bike

Distance
  • 25 km
Start date
Sat. 7 Jan. 2023
Start time
08:00
Start location
Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Maleha (AE)
Finish location
Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Maleha (AE)
Age categories
/ 16-99

10km Fat Bike

Distance
  • 10 km
Start date
Sat. 7 Jan. 2023
Start time
08:00
Start location
Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Maleha (AE)
Finish location
Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Maleha (AE)
Age categories
/ 16-99
Map & accomodation
Organisation
Company
Urban-Ultra
Event contact
Josephine Mallari
Phone
+971504422934