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AlUla Trail Race | سباق درب العلا

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AlUla, Tabūk, Saudi Arabia

calendar_today 22 Jan, 2026 – 23 Jan, 2026

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About the Event

Step into a living museum of sandstone and time at the AlUla Trail Race in Saudi Arabia, taking place January 22-23, 2026. This spectacular event, organized by Race Arabia, invites runners to traverse the breathtaking landscapes of one of the world's most ancient and visually stunning regions, from majestic canyons to trails winding past the iconic Elephant Rock and Hegra archaeological site. Choose your challenge across six distances, including the demanding Hegra Hundred (100KM) qualifying for UTMB index points, the AlMejdar 50KM, or the family-friendly Sunset Run and Kids Run. As part of the ITRA National League with significant cash prizes, the race attracts a competitive international field while offering an unparalleled adventure blending extreme endurance with profound historical immersion. Experience flawless organization against a backdrop of monumental rock formations and star-filled desert skies, where every kilometer tells a story thousands of years old. Prepare for an electrifying journey that redefines the concept of a destination trail race, set in the awe-inspiring open-air gallery of AlUla.

Races Offered

AlMejdar - 50 km

Jan 22, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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AlUla Oasis - 10 km

Jan 22, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Elephant Rock - 23 km

Jan 22, 2026

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Distance — 23K

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Hegra Hundred 100 km

Jan 22, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in AlUla.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 7.9° / 21.3°
wb_sunny 3.6° / 17.3°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 12.4 /
water_drop 47.1%

About AlUla

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al-Ula, officially AlUla, is an ancient Arabian oasis city and governorate located in Medina Province, Saudi Arabia, 350 kilometres northwest of the city of Medina. Situated in the Hejaz, a region that features prominently in the history of Islam as well as several pre-Islamic Semitic civilizations, al-Ula was a market city on the historic incense trade route that linked India and the Persian Gulf to the Levant and Europe.

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