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Desert Palm X-Country Run

Dubai, United Arab Emirates • 22 Feb 2026

Desert Palm X-Country Run in Dubai features 3k, 5k, 10k and 15k cross-country options, starting from the 5-star Melia Desert Palm Hotel. Runners traverse manicured polo fields and garden paths, then cross sandy urban tracks and tree-lined estate roads, with grass, sand, gravel and paved surfaces. The scenic course passes grazing horses, birds and flowers, delivering an urban X-Country experience at one of Dubai's premier running venues. The event fosters a festive, family-friendly atmosphere with music and refreshments. Participants receive a certificate, medal and timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Arab Emirates Dubai

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15 km
10 km
5 km
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Desert Palm X-Country Run

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Desert Palm X-Country Run in Dubai offers a cross-country experience from the 5-star Melia Desert Palm Hotel. Voted as one of Dubai's best running venues, participants tackle 3k, 5k, 10k and 15k courses through polo-field gardens, sandy tracks, and roads of the Desert Palm estate. The course begins..

Desert Palm X-Country Run

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Desert Palm X-Country Run, held in Dubai, is an urban cross-country event powered by ANTA and hosted by Super Sports UAE. Runners can choose 3k, 5k or 10k distances, starting from the Melia Desert Palm Hotel. The course winds through manicured polo-field gardens, across grass, then over sandy urban..