Venue

Al Marmoom

City

Dubai

Country

United Arab Emirates

Races #

Registration #

Registration open

Sat. 3 Jan. 2026

Late fees apply from

Sun. 11 Jan. 2026

Registration close

Sun. 18 Jan. 2026 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.

Participation

Individual athletes

Included

Medal, Refreshments, Timing, Entry to Al Marmoom Dune Run, Timing chips and bibs, Technical and medical support, Hydration throughout the race, Prizes for the top 3 rankings (male & female) And Finisher race medal

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).  
- 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).  

Refund policy for event changes:
- Cancelled events: You’ll be contacted and refunded automatically.  
- Rescheduled events: We’ll notify you of the new date and time. If you’re unable to attend, refunds are available upon request.  
- Store purchases: These are non-refundable.  

Note: All refunds are subject to a 15% administration fee.

Practical info #

Races

Race information

Race pack collection

All successfully registered participants will receive their race pack on the event day during registration.

Transport to start

Athlete Village will be in the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve situated at the spectacular Love Lakes Dubai.
Event Location: https://goo.gl/maps/Roy5cD6BPKyBHcNk7

Course / track / circuit #

Difficulty

Moderate

Support stations

Al Marmoom Desert Race will have regular checkpoints and will offer hydration, refreshments, and medical assistance. Runners must bring their own re-usable, refillable water bottles

Highlights

What is the course/ circuit difficulty level and nature of the terrain? The 10KM race route takes runners round the lakes and then over a mixed desert terrain of hard sand tracks and sand dunes of varying heights. The terrain is a mix of different levels of sand dunes and hard sand tracks. The 5KM Dune Run route takes runners over high challenging sand dunes. The heights of dunes will vary from challenging high to ridges and troughs.

Spectators area(s)

There will be designated areas for spectators to view the start and finish as well as on the Al Marmoom Desert Race routes

Facilities & services #

Medical

Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.

Parking

There is plenty of parking space at the Love Lakes Dubai

Toilets

Changing rooms

Showers

Other

AMUM takes place in a designated conservation area and there are environmental rules for everyone entering the area. Please see the event website for details: https://www.ultramarathon.ae/our-environment.html

Timing & certification #

Timing

Automated timing

Certificate

No certificates

Medals

Finisher medals

Trophies

Trophies and prizes for the top 3 rankings in each race category (male & female)