Next February will be held with the participation of the elite of runners in the world
The Marmoom Reserve is hosting an "Ultra Marathon" for the third time
From the previous edition of the restored "Ultra Marathon".
From the source
The Al Marmoom Nature Reserve hosts the “Al Marmoom Ultra Marathon”, one of the most powerful desert running races, organized by the Dubai Sports Council and the Fit Group Middle East Company, from the eighth to February 11, 2022, and the race includes several stages, including the running challenge for a period of time. 24 hours without a stop, and is held in cooperation with Dubai Municipality.
The famous race returns to the Marmoom Reserve for the third time, after witnessing great success in the past two editions, and the strongest long-distance runners in the world participated in it, and its news made headlines of the most famous international newspapers and news sites in various languages. CNN International also produced a documentary film about The first edition of the race was broadcast, while the BBC covered the second edition.
The contestants compete on the charming dunes of soft sand amid the picturesque desert nature and the unique Al Qudra lakes, and the race contributes to the tourism promotion of Al Marmoom Reserve, one of the best tourist destinations, and the headquarters of the leading desert sports, through the participation of international athletes from different continents of the world.
Participants will have the experience of discovering the beauty of the desert reserve, and learning about the Emirati heritage landmarks, most notably the Saruq Al-Hadid archaeological site in the reserve, which is more than 3,000 years old, and is one of the oldest archaeological sites in the country.
The “Marmoom” is the largest natural reserve project in the world with an area of more than 40 hectares of virgin shrubs, which also includes 204 species of local birds, 158 species of migratory birds, and many other endangered species, and there are also the Arabian oryx, Arabian deer and desert deer. And foxes and wild cats too.
The Dubai Sports Council pays great attention to the Al Marmoom desert reserve, by organizing local and international sporting events inside the reserve, which is one of the tourist areas in Dubai, such as Hatta and Jumeirah, where the Council promotes these areas among residents and tourists as a main destination, and through such events the council seeks It also provides the opportunity for all members of society to compete in international events that provide them with a unique experience, to enjoy the diverse environmental atmosphere full of excitement and fun.
- The race includes several stages, including a 24-hour nonstop running challenge.
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