Event description
Ajman Tourism Development Departmet and under the care of Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, offers you the "Old School Challenge" in its 4th edition, also known as the only obstacle race in the region, that is inspired by the UAE tradition.

Do not miss the opportunity to participate in this unique event!

تقدم دائرة التنمية السياحية في عجمان وبرعاية الشيخ عبدالعزيز بن حميد النعيمي "تحدي الأوليين" في نسختها الرابعة، والمعروف أيضًا باسم سباق الحواجز الوحيد في المنطقة ، والمستوحى من تقاليد دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة. لا تفوت فرصة المشاركة في هذا الحدث الفريد!
Sponsors
AJMAN TOURISM
Ajman
Location
Venue
Al Zorah Marina 1
City
Ajman
Country
United Arab Emirates
Races
7km+ (Al Shemal Elite Wave) 7:00
Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
07:00
7 km
7km+ (Al Shemal Wave) age groups
Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
07:50
7 km
7km+ (Al Kous Wave) 8:30
Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
08:30
7 km
7km+ (Najm Sehail Wave) 9:30
Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
09:30
7 km
1km (Al Shagha Wave) Juniors 9:45am
Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
09:45
1 km
7km+ (Al Gharbi Wave) 10:30
Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
10:30
7 km
Registration
Registration open
Fri. 2 Sep. 2022
Registration close
Fri. 20 Jan. 2023 14:59 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Included
Certificate, Medal, Photo Service or Download, Refreshments, Timing
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.
Athletes have the option to protect fees for unforeseen and outside of control cancellations.
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 15% 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 15% administration fee.
Practical info
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Moderate
Support stations
Water station along the route
Facilities & services
Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
MyLaps bibTag by Endurance
Certificate
Electronic certificates
Medals
Finisher & Finalists medals
Trophies
Cash prize up to 18,000 AED (Al Shemal Elite category only is eligible for prizes)
Races

7km+ (Al Shemal Elite Wave) 7:00

Distance
  • 7 km
Start date
Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
Start time
07:00
Start location
Al Zorah Marina 1, Ajman (AE)
Finish location
Al Zorah Marina 1, Ajman (AE)
Cut-off
0h 45m
Age categories
/ 15-59

7km+ (Al Shemal Wave) age groups

Distance
  • 7 km
Start date
Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
Start time
07:50
Start location
Al Zorah Marina 1, Ajman (AE)
Finish location
Al Zorah Marina 1, Ajman (AE)
Cut-off
0h 45m
Age categories
/ 15-29
/ 30-39
/ 40-49
/ 50-59

7km+ (Al Kous Wave) 8:30

Distance
  • 7 km
Start date
Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
Start time
08:30
Start location
Al Zorah Marina 1, Ajman (AE)
Finish location
Al Zorah Marina 1, Ajman (AE)
Cut-off
0h 45m
Age categories
/ 15-59

7km+ (Najm Sehail Wave) 9:30

Distance
  • 7 km
Start date
Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
Start time
09:30
Start location
Al Zorah Marina 1, Ajman (AE)
Finish location
Al Zorah Marina 1, Ajman (AE)
Cut-off
0h 45m
Age categories
/ 15-59

1km (Al Shagha Wave) Juniors 9:45am

Distance
  • 1 km
Start date
Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
Start time
09:45
Start location
Al Zorah Marina 1, Ajman (AE)
Finish location
Al Zorah Marina 1, Ajman (AE)
Cut-off
0h 45m
Age categories
/ 7-14

7km+ (Al Gharbi Wave) 10:30

Distance
  • 7 km
Start date
Sat. 21 Jan. 2023
Start time
10:30
Start location
Al Zorah Marina 1, Ajman (AE)
Finish location
Al Zorah Marina 1, Ajman (AE)
Cut-off
0h 45m
Age categories
/ 15-59
Map & accomodation
Organisation
Phone
+971505299221 +971504643776