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🗓️ JANUARY 13 TO 15, 2027 | 📍 ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA
The Ultra Gobi C in AlUla is a one-day, 30km hiking experience through the most iconic stretch of the Ultra Gobi AlUla course. Low intensity, maximum cultural immersion. Walk through the same landscape that 400km ultra-runners cross, at your own pace, in a single day.
The day ends at a desert camp where you spend the night under AlUla's desert sky, far from city lights. One of the clearest night skies in the region.
No prior race experience required.
At a Glance
Format: 1-day running or hiking experience
Navigation: Marked course
Cutoff: 8 hours
Distance: 30km
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Terrain: Desert, sandstone formations, heritage sites
The Course
30 kilometers through the heart of AlUla. The route passes Hegra's Nabataean tombs, the ruins of Dadan, sandstone formations, and oasis valleys. The course is marked.
This is a condensed version of the full Ultra Gobi AlUla experience: the most iconic landscapes and heritage sites in a single day of running or walking.
📎 GPX and KML files will be published before each edition.
On the Course
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Water and snacks are available at checkpoints along the course. The course is marked and staffed with volunteers.
After the trekking day, participants spend the night at a desert camp. The camp provides tents, meals, and basic facilities. A unique overnight experience in the desert, far from any city.
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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: C trekking day. Overnight at desert camp.
Jan 15: C award ceremony.
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articipants check in on January 13. The program includes the opening ceremony shared with all Ultra Gobi AlUla formats.
After the trekking day, participants spend the night at the desert camp and attend the award ceremony on January 15.
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
Water and snacks at checkpoints
One night at desert camp (tent, meals)
Opening ceremony, award ceremony
Professional race photos
Not included:
Round-trip travel to and from AlUla
Accommodation in AlUla (outside of the camp night)
Personal expenses
Travel and medical insurance
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Eligibility:
Minimum age: 18 years
Individual registration
No fitness requirements. If you can walk 30km in a day, you are ready.
January 2027: The Founding Edition
Walk or run 30km through 7,000 years of history. Spend a night under the desert sky. The simplest way to experience Ultra Gobi 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 C takes place January 13 to 15, 2027
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The C format is designed for all fitness levels. The cutoff of 8 hours for 30km allows a comfortable walking pace.
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Yes. The AlUla C includes an overnight stay at the desert camp after the trekking day. Tents and meals are provided.
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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
