Wadi Bih Run Hatta and other UAE fitness events to look forward to in November

David Cooper - Writer 14:34 30/10/2018
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  • Are you competing in any fitness events in November?

    Here’s our top seven to get involved in!

    DUBAI INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON

    Friday, November 2

    Tri Fest returns to Jebel Ali, with a host of challenging races, including the Olympic Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Super Sprint Team Triathlon and the fifth Dubai International Triathlon – complete with a new distance.

    Taking place at Jebel Ali, the event will feature a 1.5 kilometre swim followed by a 80 mile bike ride and a 10km run.

    If you are looking to push the boundaries and challenge yourself physically, the Dubai International Triathlon is the best way to achieve your fitness goals.

    TIME: From 06.15*
    MORE INFO: Dubai International Triathlon

    REEBOK WADI BIH HATTA
    Friday, November 9

    Back by popular demand, the Reebok Wadi Bih Run returns to the UAE event scene, but this time the Hatta hills will play host to hundreds of keen athletes, corporate teams and fitness fans.

    With a majestic mountain backdrop and brand-new routes, the race – held on Friday, November 9 – promises to be a run calendar highlight as participants tackle distances of up to 70km in a team relay or as an individual.

    This special edition marks the addition of another beautiful UAE location and Wadi Bih’s second outdoor running event of the year – the first being the famous 72km run held in Dibba in February.

    The exciting new Hatta loop course offers 70km (two loops), 35km (one loop), 20km and 2.5km distances, welcoming all abilities and levels.

    TIME: From 04:30*
    MORE INFO: Reebok Wadi Bih

    JEBEL HAFEET CHALLENGE
    Friday, November 23

    Runners will scale 1,240 metres to climb to the top of the UAE’s highest peak (12.5kms in total).

    The race, which begins at 6AM, starts at Green Mubazarrah Park – situated at the base of the mountain – and runs up Jebel Hafeet Road and all the way to the summit.

    Water stations will be available every 2kms as riders cycle on the hard shoulder of the winding road.

    Shuttles transport participants to and from the starting and finishing points, with a post-race presentation being held at the Mercure Hotel.

    TIME: From 06:00*
    MORE INFO: Jebel Hafeet Challenge

    OMAN BY UTMB
    Thursday, November 29

    The stage is now set for the Middle East’s first ever ultra-trail running event with the start of the inaugural OMAN by UTMB just one month away.

    With final preparations to the 137km course now complete, a cast of 455 registered local, regional and international runners are set to cross the spectacular non-stop challenge start line.

    Specifically designed to take the ultra-trail athletes through some of the Sultanate’s most dramatic and remote mountain landscapes, the course follows traditional tracks and new built sections, with no less than 100km of the course having been improved in preparation for the ground-breaking event.

    MORE INFO: www.omanbyutmb.com

    URBAN ULTRA UTX50
    Friday, November 30

    Starting and finishing in the northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, the incredible Urban-Ultra UTX50 ultra-trail run adventure takes you into the wilderness of the United Arab Emirates.

    The fully supported single-stage race will see you transcend through 50km of rocky mountain terrain and over the spectacular sand dunes of the Emirate.

    This is a race not to be missed and one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year.

    TIME: From 04:30*
    MORE INFO: Urban Ultra XT50

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