Desert Palm X-Country Run
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About the race
The ANTA Desert Palm X-Country Run takes place at the Desert Palm estate in Dubai, with the start area at the 5 star Melia Desert Palm Hotel. The course runs through landscaped gardens, manicured grass polo fields, sandy urban tracks and tree-lined private roads. Surfaces include grass, sand, gravel and paved roads. Participants pass grazing horses, birds and landscaped flower areas along the route.
The event offers multiple distance options:
- 15 km
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 3 km
Race services listed for participants include chip timing, a finisher medal, a certificate, a race shirt, refreshments, snack and fruit juice. The event is organised by Super Sports UAE in collaboration with ANTA. Registration, category changes and cancellations are subject to deadlines and possible sell-out conditions; registration closes on 07.02.2027 and cancellations or category changes are accepted until 30.01.2027 or sooner if the event sells out. Event materials such as the race brief and course maps are available for download from the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
