Born in 2013, the Oman Desert Marathon is a self-sufficient 165 km race with four stages, including a night stage, across the spectacular Omani landscape and its varieties of landscapes and sand conditions, from the Oasis Al Wasil, crossing the desert to Al Jawharat Resort.
The race ensures the participant a unique experience in the popular well-known, most beautiful country of the Arabian Peninsula.
The race takes place during January to ensure the best weather conditions for the runners.

Oman Desert Marathon mission is to welcome all the participants with the legendary Omani hospitality, and giving all runners the possibility to live a fantastic experience in the Omani Desert, by taking the contestants through different kilometers of attractive charm and aesthetic diversity in the topography and terrain, starting with history and civilization with historical forts and castles, passing through green palm oases and lush shades to continue to the sand dunes, captivating them with the desert isolation, calmness and silence.