G.O.A.T. Ultra Trail Race
Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates • 24-25 Jan 2026
G.O.A.T. ULTRA TRAIL RACE 2026 : Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
The event takes place on 24 and 25 January 2026 in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. It is organized by Peaks Sports. The 2026 edition adds a 100-mile distance; the organizer presents this as the first 100 Miler in the UAE and the MENA region. The races run on trails in the Hajar mountain range and through mountain villages.
Distances and course figures
- 170 km - 11000 m+ / 10000 m- - 48 hrs cut-off
- 100 km - 6200 m+ / 4800 m- - 36 hrs cut-off
- 55 km - 3800 m+/- - 18 hrs cut-off
- 35 km - 2500 m+/- - 12 hrs cut-off
- 20 km - 1000 m+/- - 6 hrs cut-off
The 170 km and 100 km races start at Wadi Naqab and finish at Jabel Jais Top. The 55 km, 35 km and 20 km races start and finish at Jabel Jais Top.
Entry fees and registration windows
Entry fees vary by distance and by registration period. Early bird, standard and late fees (in AED) are: 170 km - 1,050 / 1,275 / 1,500; 100 km - 700 / 850 / 1,000; 55 km - 525 / 640 / 750; 35 km - 385 / 470 / 550; 20 km - 245 / 299 / 350.
Travel, logistics and cancellation
Participants may travel via Dubai International Airport (DXB) or Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). Transfers to Ras Al Khaimah must be arranged independently. Shuttle buses will be provided between official hotels and the race venue for registered runners. Entry fees are non-refundable; entries can be deferred to future events in certain circumstances and distance downgrade is possible before race day with no refund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.