Torch Run – Night (Trail) Run
Saturday 10th September 2022 (full moon night) – after sunset
When summer heat is scorching there is only one way of running – at night. With fading light the world looks different especially in the outdoors, colors are facing and turn into grey shapes only which brings a new challenge and excitement. Adding a dramatic environment like the mountains and an abandoned quarry promises to let you adrenaline pump.
We have set a course of approx. 5-6km at XQuarry in the beautiful Faya Mountains just 1hr drive from the cities of Dubai and Sharjah. The route will be on wide gravel tracks as well as short sections on single trail with climbs and drops and in some areas close to the cliffs (still far enough away to be safe). To help you navigate through the night we will put up fires as beacons along the way. It’s mandatory for each participant to bring a head torch or hand troch. We will have marshals along the way as well as Glow sticks every 50m.
Dates:
Saturday 10th September 2022, after sunset
Gates open 7:00pm, Race start 8:00pm – cut of time 9:45pm
Be checked in at least 20 minutes before the start of your race. There is NO on-the-day registration.
Price giving 10:00pm
Venue closing 11:00pm all participants must leave the venue
Location:
XQuarry Off-Road and Adventure Park, Mleiha
There is ample parking on site and the venue can be reach with any vehicle. There enough WC but there are no shower facilities for this event.
Categories:
Master 18-39 years (M/F)
senior 40-99 (M/F)
Family (min 3 people one adult and one child below 18 years )
Teams (min 6 people, min 1 women > max 10)
Groups and teams finish line needs to be crossed together or timing of the slowest person will be taken

• What are the prizes for winners?

  1st place Trophies + Prize:
  Masters Male / Female
  Senior Male/Female
  Group winner
  Family Winner

• What is the race schedule?

  07:00pm – Race Check-In Opens (no access to the venue before 6:30pm)
  07:45pm – Race Check-In Closes for all
  08:00pm – Race Starts
  10:00pm – Cut off time all races
  10:15pm – Prize Giving all categories
  Be checked in at least 20 minutes before the start of your race.
  *There is NO on-the-day registration.

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

  7:00pm 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?

  One day before the event at AdventureHQ (pre-booked which shop you want to collect) Available for collection on event day in the Athlete Village
  Be checked in at least 20 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?

  Two water stations on course. Medical staff and government authorities will be in attendance in athlete village and for the course if required

• What estimated time will the event finish?

  The course will be closed and cleared and venue closed from 11:00pM

• 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.

• Covid Regulations

  We follow all government guidelines - as of now you will need to be fully vaccinated (as proof al hosn app required) or you need to present a PCR test no older than 48hrs

• 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