Race director, Danil Bornventure said: “Meraas Al Marmoom Ultramarathon will take runners to the limit of human endurance, testing physical strength and Participants will follow specific routes and the course will be marked every 500 metres. The two additional ultra runs taking place at the same time will be over 100km and 50km distances. International elite ultra-runners will take on the Meraas Al Marmoom Ultramarathon 270km route, which is divided into four segments: two 50kms runs, plus continuous 70km Hydration stations will also be situated every Water will be distributed to the runners on a calculated rationed and regular basis to ensure hydration needs are met. The important task of keeping the runners hydrated will be met by Al Ain Water, who will provide all the water required for the runners, the race management team and crew. This technology will also provideĬontinuous tracking and timing for the race organisers, media and spectators and will be available to view on a variety of mediums, including mobile phones, tablets, laptops, social and They will also provide a ‘panic’ button that will alert emergency services if there is a medical issue and where the runner can be located. Personal devices will provide live tracking of each runner as well as Runners will be kept on track by the latest tracking technology supplied by SamTech Middle East. “We will offer participants the highest standards of health and safety and we would like to thank our event partners who have been enthusiastic.” Our aim is to offer the world’s elite ultra-running community and recreational ultra-runners the opportunity to experience this stunning landscape, whilst achieving a world The routes will include regularĬheck points where there will be water, time keeping, medical and race crew.Įvent Director Ruth Dickinson said: “The Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve is a very special setting for the world’s ultimate race. All three distances are self-sufficient, across mixed desert terrain.īase camp will be situated beside the lakes in Al Marmoom and will include tents, medical assistance, water and basic refreshments. The Meraas Al Marmoom Ultramarathon offers a choice of three distances: the world’s longest desert ultra-run of 270km that will take place across 5 days, as well asĬontinuous 100km and 50km ultra runs. That extra yard to provide the best tracking system, and the best onsite medical and emergency facilities for the participants.” “We will have the world’s best ultramarathon runners coming here for the event, and to make sure they have an unforgettable experience, the organisers are going ![]() Of the unforgiving desert terrain demands nothing less. “We are also excited about the stories that will be coming out of the Meraas Al Marmoom Ultramarathon – tales of true grit and the indefatigable human spirit because conquering 270 kilometres “It will test the endurance of the athletes, but what excites us even more is that this is an environment-friendly event which will showcase the fascinatingīeauty of Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve across five days. ![]() “We are happy to support this event, which is the longest desert ultramarathon in the world,” said His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council,Īt Wednesday’s press conference. ![]() All finishers will be awarded certificates and medals. The prize value totals US $80,000 in cash, trophies and medals, making it the biggest purse in the world for an ultramarathon. Testing physical strength and mental stamina as runners cross 270km of desert landscape in the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. Al Marmoom set to make history this December with world’s longest desert ultramarathon The 270km Ultramarathon will be the ultimate test of athletic endurance and mental staminaĭubai will make endurance history this December when it hosts the world’s longest desert ultramarathon in the spectacular Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve.īeing held under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council from December 11-15, the Meraas Al Marmoom Ultramarathon will be the ultimate measure of athletic endurance,
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