Tue. 24 Jan. - Wed. 1 Feb. 2023
Waypoint - Calderan Line, SA
Private sports event
Registration closed
Event description
The Empty Quarter, or Rub' al Khali, is the sand desert encompassing most of the southern third of the Arabian Peninsula. The desert covers some 650,000 km² including parts of Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. It is part of the larger Arabian Desert.
In 2020, the Italian Explorer Max Calderan, crossed on foot from West to East 1100 km in 16 days, following the middle line of the "Empty Quarter". This legendary achievement has been worldwide broadcasted through the documentary INTO THE LOST DESERT produced by The Empty Quarter Studios.
The Empty Quarter Challenge is a unique 320 km (average 50-60 km per day) or 120 km (average 20 km per day) guided walking/running experience led by Max Calderan in the desert that follows a part of the historic exploration Calderan Line. It allows you to discover your own physical and mental capability in an “extreme place”, the biggest sand desert in the world.
The Challenge is limited to a maximum of 18 participants!
KSA Visa Information
In 2020, the Italian Explorer Max Calderan, crossed on foot from West to East 1100 km in 16 days, following the middle line of the "Empty Quarter". This legendary achievement has been worldwide broadcasted through the documentary INTO THE LOST DESERT produced by The Empty Quarter Studios.
The Empty Quarter Challenge is a unique 320 km (average 50-60 km per day) or 120 km (average 20 km per day) guided walking/running experience led by Max Calderan in the desert that follows a part of the historic exploration Calderan Line. It allows you to discover your own physical and mental capability in an “extreme place”, the biggest sand desert in the world.
The Challenge is limited to a maximum of 18 participants!
KSA Visa Information
Location
- Venue
- The Empty Quarter
- City
- Waypoint - Calderan Line
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
Challenges
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Rub Al Khali Challenge | 320KM
Tue. 24 Jan. 2023
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05:00
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320 km
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Rub Al Khali Challenge | 120KM
Tue. 24 Jan. 2023
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05:00
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120 km
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Registration
- Registration open
- Thu. 1 Sep. 2022
- Registration close
- Sun. 15 Jan. 2023 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
- Participation
- Individual athletes
- Included
- Athletes to arrange their own flights from/to Riyadh, KSA. ETA: 24/01/2022 | ETD 03/02/2022. During the stay in KSA, tented accommodation and partial food & beverage is provided. Athletes to arrange their own special dietary and nutrition. Kindly refer to the document: Compulsory Equipment For Participants. Athletes to arrange their own travel-, medical-, and any related insurances.
- Refund policy
- Fees are non-refundable.For payment of registration fees by bank transfer, please contact [email protected].
Practical info
- Challenges
- Challenge information
- Race pack collection
- During race briefing on 25th January 2022.
- Transport to start
- Own flight and visa arrangements. Expected arrival in Riyadh, KSA on 24th January 2022.
- Transport from finish
- Own flight departure arrangements. Expected departure from Riyadh on 3rd February 2022.
Transport within KSA has been arranged by the organizers.
Course / track / circuit
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Support stations
- Food & beverages are included during stay in KSA
Facilities & services
- Medical
- Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
- Parking
- Toilets
- Changing rooms
- Showers
- Other
- Tented accommodation, transport, and partial food & beverages are supplied during the stay in KSA. Kindly refer to the document: Compulsory Equipment For Participants.
Timing & certification
- Timing
- No timing
- Certificate
- Electronic certificates
- Medals
- Finisher medals
- Trophies
Last updated: Fri. 30 Dec. 2022 20:28 +0300
Challenges
Rub Al Khali Challenge | 320KM
- Distance
- 320 km
- Start date
- Tue. 24 Jan. 2023
- Start time
- 05:00
- Start location
- The Empty Quarter
- Finish location
- The Empty Quarter (finish)
- Age categories
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18-99- Note(s)
- Walking Experience Multi-Stage led by Max Calderan: 320 km, average 50-60 km per day.
Rub Al Khali Challenge | 120KM
- Distance
- 120 km
- Start date
- Tue. 24 Jan. 2023
- Start time
- 05:00
- Start location
- The Empty Quarter
- Finish location
- The Empty Quarter (finish)
- Age categories
- / 18-99
- Note(s)
- Walking Experience Multi-Stage led by Max Calderan: 120 km, average 20 km per day.
Map & accomodation
Organisation
- Company
- Hopatec Sports Services
- Phone
- +971 (0)50 6549543
- [email protected]
Video