Enjoy nature at its pre-dawn best as you head off road across manicured grass polo fields, through sandy urban tracks, along horse paddocked fields and in between avenued tree lined roads while overlooked by the 5 star Melia Desert Palm Hotel. From advanced to fun runners, young or experienced, run or walk the distances. Music, refreshments, parents & children running together and a community feel is what makes this race special. Urban X-Country at its best!
Event approved and supported by the Dubai Sports Council – NOC # DSC-2652-20-3547

• How do I find my race number?

  Race Numbers will be allocated once entries close and be available for download from midday on the Wednesday before the Race.

• When is Race Check In and race number and timing chip collection?

  Your race number and timing chip collection is on the morning of the race at Race Check In which opens at 6.15am.
  Race Check In can be found on the lower deck near the Hotel pool in front of the Start / Finish line.
  Race numbers will be emailed to all runners and will also be on show at Race Check In on the morning of the race.
  Once you know your race number, proceed directly to your respective Bib collection desk and collect your Bib # with timing chip attached.
  Please check that all your data which is printed on the label of the race pack envelope is correct. This includes
  your name, age category, gender and distance and in the event of there being any errors, please let our registration staff know so we can change it for you so you have the correct result when finishing the race.
  You must have checked in and received your timing chip 30 minutes before your race start.

• What are the Course Highlights?

  Polo fields, horse paddocks, private roads closed to traffic, 5* Melia hotel amenities, established gardens, trees and greenery.

• What are the venue Directions and Parking Info?

  Google maps - Melia Desert Palm Dubai for directions.
  Parking - follow signage and marshal directions as you enter the venue. Lots of Parking close to Start / Finish line.

• What are the Race Day Program & Timings?

  Be checked in at least 20 minutes before the start of your race. There is NO on the day registration.
  06h15 – Race Check In Opens
  07h00 – Race Check In closes for all distances
  07h00 – 15km Race Starts
  07h05 – 10km Race Starts
  07h10 – 5km Race Starts
  07h15 – 3km Race Starts
  08h00 – 3km Prize Giving
  08h15 – 5km Prize Giving
  0830 – 10km Prize Giving
  09h00 – Cut off time for all races
  09h00 – 15km Prize Giving

• What are the Distances & Age groups?

  DISTANCES: 15km / 10km / 5km / 3km
  For age groups, please see the CATEGORIES section.

• What should I do with my Race Bib?

  Bibs must be worn on your upper body with the number facing outward.
  Once finished racing, hand your race bib in at the T Shirt stand and collect your free shirt.
  Safety pins will be provided in and around the Race Check In area or bring your own race belt.
  Race belts will be on sale on the morning of the race.

• What should I do with my Timing Chip?

  Timing chips are attached to the back of your race bib.
  Ensure your bib has 1 timing chip stuck to the back and if not, please see Super Sports staff on the day to issue you with a new bib.
  DO NOT REMOVE THE CHIP FROM THE BIB. IF YOU RUN WITH NO BIB – YOU WILL RECEIVE NO TIME AND NO RESULT!

• How easy/difficult is the course?

  A challenging and fun course for all abilities comprising of sand tracks, compact gravel, grass polo fields and interlock roads.

• What are the support stations and where are they placed?

  3 x Water Stations on the course as well as other refreshments at the finish line.

• When is the Shirt Collection?

  Once finished racing, hand your race bib in at the T-Shirt stand and collect your free shirt.

• Are there any Family Discounts available?

  Family discounts are available for families of 3 or more wanting to enter this event and are ONLY for parents and THEIR children and is offered by Super Sports to make it more economically viable for the whole family to participate. To avail of the family discount, please email [email protected], so that the family discount code can be given to you.

• Where can I find the Race Results?

  As soon as you have crossed the finish line, check the tablets at the race result stand in the race village for your immediate race result.
  Provisional results are released directly after prize giving at http://www.supersportsuae.com/race-results/ .
  Final results once all has been checked and confirmed.

• Where can I find the Race Photos?

  The available race photos can be found on Facebook: Super Sports Events and are posted 72 hours after race finish. Individual photos are not included in the race fee nor guaranteed.

• How is this event handling Covid19 related concerns?

  No spectators – only for juniors under the age of 12 years a parent is allowed to support.
  Participants to wear a mask before the start and once you finish the event (no need to wear a mask while participating).
  Temperature check at CHECK IN on the day.
  Staff will wear masks for the entire duration of the event and sanitize regularly.
  Self-social distancing of 2m at all times except when participating.
  Self-service water stations out on course and at the finish line
  Several sanitize stations in race village and Check In areas.
  If you feel unwell on the morning of the event with flu-like symptoms, please stay at home!

• Any additional information participants should know about?

  All information regarding the Race - Race Briefing, Race Course, etc can be found in the Event Downloads section of this Race (on the right side of this page), so ensure you have a clear understanding of the rules and regulations as well as what the course will look like / entail.

• Why have I not received any race emails from the event organizer?

  Race emails are sent 7 days before race day, and on the Wednesday before the race at midday. If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam / junk / promotions or other folders and un-spam us so you can receive future emails from us, Super Sports UAE. If you still can’t find your race emails, please use the Contact Organizer button on this page.