United Arab Emirates
Trail Running Calendar United Arab Emirates 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in United Arab Emirates for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 12 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in United Arab Emirates below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
A snow-based obstacle course at Ski Dubai with 20+ obstacles, timed categories including Elite and Team of 5, and on-site spectator passes for AED 50.
A multi-distance cross-country run in Dubai on 26 September 2026 offering 15 km, 10 km, 5 km and 3 km with timing, medal, shirt and refreshments included.
October 2026
Trail races of 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km at the foothills of the Hajar Mountains with mostly flat tracks, offroad loops, and a AED 7,500 prize pool.
Obstacle course races at Al Ain Zoo on October 10, 2026, featuring 5K Sprint, 10K Super and a 1-3K Kids Race with published starting prices.
A looped trail challenge on Al Hefaiyah Trail in Kalba where runners complete as many 4 km, 200 m-elevation laps as possible in 4, 6, or 12 hours.
November 2026
A multi-day Spartan obstacle race weekend in Al Wathba with Sprint, Super, Beast, kids and team relay formats and championship-level Beast competition.
An 11 km trail run in Fujairah with separate cash-prize categories for UAE residents and UAE nationals, plus race inclusions like a medal, timing and refreshments.
Experience the desert wilderness of Hatta with distances ranging from a 1km kids race to a 100km mountain ultra and a 12 hour night relay.
January 2027
An indoor mall run at Dubai Hills Mall offering 1, 2.5, 5 and 10 km distances with on-course music, aid stations and included race items such as medals, timing and shirts.
A mountain trail race in Masfout on 31 January 2027 offering 10 km and 24 km routes, technical terrain, included race services and cash prizes for top finishers.
February 2027
Cross-country running at Desert Palm estate in Dubai with four distance options and mixed surfaces through grass, sand, gravel and private estate roads.
May 2027
A family-friendly cross-country event in Dubai on 02 May 2027 with 10 km, 5 km and 3 km routes across grass, sand, gravel and paved estate roads.