Gladiators season 3 – you are about to experience the roughest Obstacle Course Race (OCR) in the region – an almighty battle is about to take place at XQuarry. There will be 2 race with different courses and challenges with the most obstacles within the quarry on the 6k loop.

The November race will venture out into the desert with steep dune climbs and the season final The Mountain challenge will lead up to the top of the plateau for the 12k races (actual distance is approx 10km), the 6k race will remain inside the quarry.

The winners will receive trophies and amazing prizes from Mizuno.

You and your fellow Gladiators will face more than 30 challenges that test your strength, endurance, agility, physical skills and mental stamina – including challenges that were built to test the toughest 4×4 off road vehicles that frequent the XQuarry park.

Throughout the 6km course you will navigate rocky terrain and challenging climbs, move rocks, scale boulders, trudge your way through our mud pit, and use your wit and agility to move swiftly through the gauntlet of obstacles that await you.

For our top Gladiators, the challenge is twice as hard as you will venture into the desert or climb Faya mountain. There will be stations with free drinking water and shade along the trail. All essential way points and obstacles will be marshalled to ensure route finding.

Runners and registered spectators will be able to watch and support the Gladiators in our Athlete Village from our viewing area/s with F&B available, music and activities. We will also have an area to wash the dirt away.

PARKING will be available by the Athlete Village directly to the start and finish of the race.

• What are the prizes for winners?

  categories: female/male & 6k/12k
  1st place trophy and 600AED Mizuno voucher
  2nd 300AED Mizuno Vouchers
  3rd 150AED Mizuno Vouchers

• What is the race schedule?

  06:30am – Race Check-In and gates open
  07:00am – Race Check-In Closes for all distances
  07:15am – 12km+ race Starts
  07:30am – 6km+ race Starts
  08:00am – Junior 3km race starts
  9:30am – Cut off time all races
  10:00am – Prize Giving all categories

• By what time should I arrive at the event venue?

  6:30am or at least 30min before your race starts

• Where do I go for the event?

  XQuarry, Meliha, Sharjah - Please see the Event Location map on this page.

• What are my options for parking?

  there is enough on site parking. the road to the park is a gravel road but a 4x4 is not required

• Race Pack / Number collection details?

  Available for collection on event day in the Athlete Village
  Be checked in at least 30 minutes before the start of your race.
  *There is NO on-the-day registration.

• Are there bag drop facilities?

  No - you can keep your bag in the car. parking is next to the start line

• Will there be support stations? If yes, how many, where, providing what support?

  Water stations on course.
  Ambulance will be stationed in athlete village (start/finish line)

• What estimated time will the event finish?

  The course will be closed and cleared from 10:00AM

• Where can I find the results to the event?

  Results will be shared online

• Is there a spectator area?

  Runners and registered spectators will be able to watch and support from the athlete village as attendees can see a lot of the course from our viewing area/s. Also we will have a small bag drop area for those that need to use, along with toilets and an area to wash some of the dirt off.

• Covid Regulations

  We follow all government guidelines

• Do I need to sign XQuarry Waiver

  Yes the xQuarry waiver is mandaotry and will be check at the entrance. you can sign the waiver online before the event to speed up the gate entry process at the race.
  Please keep Al Hosn app and proof of the xQuarry waiver ready for fast processing