Event description
Sharjah Sports Council, in cooperation with Endurance Sports Services, is presenting to you as part of its community races the 3rd Edition of Tal Al Zafaran Run in the city of Al Dhaid in the Emirate of Sharjah. The area of ​​Tal Al Zafaran is one of the areas of the city of Al Dhaid, which is characterized by its golden sand dunes.

We offer you a unique running experience through the sands of the city of Al Dhaid, where the start will be from Tal Al Zafaran Park, and the path consists of a group of sand dunes that require you to cross them amid camels, Ghaf trees and other desert shrubs, by choosing one of the race distances, whether three kilometers or six kilometers. The starting and ending point will be in one location.

Are you ready to take on this challenge? If you thought the distances were short then you are wrong in your calculations! Register now and don't miss this unique opportunity by participating in the first desert running race in Al Dhaid.

يقدم لكم مجلس الشارقة الرياضي بالتعاون مع القدرة للخدمات الرياضية ضمن سلسلة سباقاته المجتمعية سباق تل الزعفران للجري النسخة الثالثة بمدينة الذيد التابعة لإمارة الشارقة. تعد منقطة تل الزعفران أحد المناطق التابعة لمدينة الذيد والتي تتميز بكثبانها الرملية الناعمة.

نقدم لكم تجربة جري مميزة عبر رمال مدينة الذيد، حيث ستكون الانطلاقة من حديقة تل الزعفران بمدينة الذيد ويتكون المسار من مجموعة من الكثبان الرملية التي تتطلب منكم تجاوزها وسط الجمال وأشجار الغاف وغيرها من الشجيرات الصحراوية، وذلك باختياركم أحد مسافات السباق سواء ثلاث كيلومترات أو ستة كيلومترات. حيث ستكون نقطة البداية والنهاية في موقع واحد.

هل أنت جاهز لخوض هذا التحدي؟ إذا كنت تعتقد أن المسافات قصيرة فأنت مخطئ في حساباتك! سجل الآن ولا تفوت هذه الفرصة الفريدة من خلال المشاركة في أول سباق جري صحراوي في مدينة الذيد.


** لا يوجد جوائز مالية في السباق
Sponsors
Location
Venue
Tal Al Zafaran, Al Dhaid - Sharjah
City
Al Dhaid
Country
United Arab Emirates
Races
6km (Standard Medal)
Sun. 19 Feb. 2023
07:00
6 km
3km (Standard Medal)
Sun. 19 Feb. 2023
07:05
3 km
Tal Al Zafaran 6K
Sun. 19 Feb. 2023
07:00
6 km
Tal Al Zafaran 3 Km
Sun. 19 Feb. 2023
07:05
3 km
Registration
Registration open
Thu. 6 Oct. 2022
Registration close
Sat. 18 Feb. 2023 18:00 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Included
Finisher & Finalists Medals. Photo Service. Refreshments. Automated Timing. Electronic Certificate.
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
Race pack collection
Start from 6:00am in Tal Al Zafaran Park, Location map:
https://goo.gl/maps/dmFeCMqXytpMQEbg6
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Moderate
Support stations
Refreshment and support stations available along the route
Highlights
This is a desert run in sand and dunes, you can run with shoes or without! but on your own responsibility.
Spectators area(s)
Facilities & services
Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers
Other
Race Day Program:
5:31 Al Fajer Prayer
6:00 Race check-in and bib distribution
6:46 Sunrise
7:00 6km race start
7:10 3km race start
8:30 Awards Ceremony
9:00 Cut-off time

البرنامج الزمني ليوم السباق:
5:31 أذان الفجر
6:00 بدء توزيع الأرقام
6:46 الشروق
7:00 بدء انطلاق 6 كيلومتر
7:10 بدء انطلاق 3 كيلومتر
8:30 تتويج الفئات
9:00 نهاية السباق
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
My Laps by Endurance
Certificate
Electronic certificates
Medals
Finisher & Finalists medals
Trophies
Races

6km (Standard Medal)

Distance
  • 6 km
Start date
Sun. 19 Feb. 2023
Start time
07:00
Start location
Tal Al Zafaran, Al Dhaid - Sharjah, Al Dhaid (AE)
Finish location
Tal Al Zafaran, Al Dhaid - Sharjah, Al Dhaid (AE)
Age categories
/ 16-99

3km (Standard Medal)

Distance
  • 3 km
Start date
Sun. 19 Feb. 2023
Start time
07:05
Start location
Tal Al Zafaran, Al Dhaid - Sharjah, Al Dhaid (AE)
Finish location
Tal Al Zafaran, Al Dhaid - Sharjah, Al Dhaid (AE)
Age categories
/ 0-99

Tal Al Zafaran 6K

Distance
  • 6 km
Start date
Sun. 19 Feb. 2023
Start time
07:00
Start location
Tal Al Zafaran, Al Dhaid - Sharjah, Al Dhaid (AE)
Finish location
Tal Al Zafaran, Al Dhaid - Sharjah, Al Dhaid (AE)
Cut-off
2h
Age categories
/ 16-18
/ 19-29
/ 30-39
/ 40-49
/ 50-59
/ 60-99

Tal Al Zafaran 3 Km

Distance
  • 3 km
Start date
Sun. 19 Feb. 2023
Start time
07:05
Start location
Tal Al Zafaran, Al Dhaid - Sharjah, Al Dhaid (AE)
Finish location
Tal Al Zafaran, Al Dhaid - Sharjah, Al Dhaid (AE)
Cut-off
1h 50m
Age categories
/ 8-12
/ 13-15
/ 16-18
/ 19-29
/ 30-39
/ 40-49
/ 50-59
/ 60-99
Map & accomodation
Organisation
Phone
+971505299221 +971505893409 +971529077769