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🗓️ JANUARY 13 TO 17, 2027 | 📍 ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA
The Ultra Gobi B in AlUla covers 121 kilometers over four days as an individual stage race. Four days of running or trekking through sandstone canyons, past 2,000-year-old Nabataean tombs, and along ancient trade routes.
This is not about racing for position. It is about covering the distance, experiencing the landscape, and finishing what you started. The B format ranks participants by cumulative time over all four stages, but the real measure is personal: every day in this landscape will stay with you.
Open to runners and trekkers of all backgrounds. No qualifying race required.
At a Glance
Distance: 121km
Format: Individual stage race (4 days, 3 nights)
Stages: 4 stages, each 25 to 35km
Navigation: Marked racecourse
Support: Full camp support. Meals, water, medical, tents provided.
Difficulty: Moderate. Accessible to trekkers and runners with preparation.
Terrain: Sandstone canyons, desert, oases, rocky valleys
The Course
Four stages through the heart of AlUla. Each stage is 25 to 35km through changing terrain: flat desert, dunes, palm oases, sandstone formations, rocky valleys. The route passes Hegra, Dadan, the Old Town of AlUla, Jabal Ikmah, and Elephant Rock.
The course is marked. Daily cutoffs allow generous time for walking the full distance.
📎 GPX and KML files will be published before each edition.
On the Course
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Each night, a complete mobile campsite is built along the course. Over 100 tents, a dedicated logistics team, power and sanitation. Everything is moved and rebuilt the next day.
Local cuisine served at camp. Packed lunch for the day. Fruits and snacks at checkpoints. Fresh ingredients sourced from the region.
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The racecourse is marked. Checkpoints are staffed with volunteers and race officials. Medical teams are present on the course and at camp.
The race operates a 24/7 safety and communications system.
Planning & Logistics
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⚠️ Schedule is preliminary and subject to change.
Jan 13: Check-in, registration, race briefing, opening ceremony
Jan 14: Stage 1
Jan 15: Stage 2
Jan 16: Stage 3
Jan 17: Stage 4. Cutoff and award ceremony
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All participants check in on January 13. After the final stage on January 17, participants gather for the award ceremony.
Participants arrange their own travel to and from AlUla. The organizing team can assist with accommodation recommendations.
Registration & Pricing
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Included:
Race bib and race pack
Medal and finisher t-shirt
Tent accommodation at desert camps (3 nights)
All meals during the race
Water and snacks at checkpoints
Opening ceremony, award ceremony
Professional race photos and videos
Not included:
Round-trip travel to and from AlUla
Accommodation in AlUla before and after the race
Personal expenses
Travel and medical insurance
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Eligibility:
Minimum age: 18 years
Individual registration
No qualifying race required
January 2027: The Founding Edition
121 kilometers through 7,000 years of history. At your own pace. Be among the first to experience Ultra Gobi in AlUla.
Results, stories, and race highlights will be shared here after the event.
Destination
AlUla, northwestern Saudi Arabia. A valley cut between towering sandstone cliffs, home to one of the oldest continuously inhabited oases on the Arabian Peninsula. Over 7,000 years of civilization have left their mark here. The most striking: Hegra, where the Nabataeans carved more than 100 monumental tombs into the rock face. The same people who built Petra in Jordan, only here without the crowds. Beyond the race, there is plenty to explore: a preserved mud brick old town, ancient inscriptions scattered across the landscape, and rock formations unlike anything else on the peninsula.
FAQs
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The Ultra Gobi AlUla B takes place January 13 to 17, 2027
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The B format is designed to be accessible. Stages are 25 to 35km per day. If you can walk or run 30km in a day at a steady pace, you can complete this event with proper preparation.
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A is a team race (3 to 5 members, "Third Person" scoring). B is an individual stage race where you are ranked by your cumulative time over all four days. Both cover 121km over 4 stages on parallel courses.ung
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Yes
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Days are mostly between 18 to 21°C, nights can get chilly with temperatures between 3 to 7°C
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Visa on arrival is available for many nationalities. Check visitsaudi.com for your country.
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We've built a clear and flexible refund policy for Ultra Gobi AlUla.
Participants who wish to request a refund must submit their application within the specified timeframes. Refunds will be processed strictly according to the timing of the request, as outlined below:Phase 1: Full Refund Period
Deadline: Before 18:00, November 18, 2026
Refund Policy: 100% of the registration fee will be refunded.
Phase 2: Partial Refund Period
Period: From 18:00, November 18, 2026 to 18:00, December 10, 2026
Refund Policy: 30% of the registration fee will be deducted as event preparation costs. The remaining 70% will be refunded.
Phase 3: No Refund Period
Effective From: 18:00, December 10, 2026 onwards
Refund Policy: Participants will be deemed to have voluntarily withdrawn from the event, and no registration fee will be refunded.
All participants are responsible for obtaining their own travel documents, including passports and visas. If a participant is unable to enter the host country (Saudi Arabia) for any personal reason, including but not limited to failure to obtain a visa or non-compliance with passport or visa requirements, the Organizing Committee shall bear no legal responsibility. Refunds, if any, will be handled strictly in accordance with the policy above.
For any inquiries, please contact: ultragobiseries@gmail.com
