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
An organised sporting event at Ski Dubai on 20 September 2026 with included medal, refreshments and timing, rated 8.4 by participants.
Cross-country running at Desert Palm estate with 3k to 15k routes across grass, sand, gravel and paved roads plus on-site timing and refreshments.
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.
An in-person event titled LAST 1 STANDING 2026 takes place 31 October 2026 in Kalba, United Arab Emirates, organized by Peaks Sports LLC FZ.
November 2026
A multi-day obstacle race weekend in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, youth races and a team relay across sandy dunes and 2,200 feet of elevation gain.
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.
A multi-distance trail event in Hatta, UAE, offering 100 km to 1 km races, a 12-hour night relay, on-course aid stations and prize funds for top finishers.
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
A cross-country event at Desert Palm estate in Dubai offering 3 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes across grass, sand, gravel and paved private roads.
May 2027
A cross-country run at Desert Palm, Dubai featuring grass, sand, gravel and private roads with 3 km, 5 km and 10 km distances and on-course refreshments and timing.