Running
Marathon
42.2 km

Running
Marathon
42.2 km
Qatar Cyclists, in collaboration with Ministry of Sports & Youth, presents the 8th Edition of Al Adaid Desert Challenge — a multi-discipline event combining MTB, Duathlon and trail running on accurately measured desert courses with medical support, water stations, chip timing and awards.
Water stations along the course; electronic chip-timed race bib; medical support; course marshals; public liability insurance; custom-designed finisher's medal for all distances; awards for top finishers.
Race starts in MTB/Duathlon waves at 06:30 and running events at 06:35. Pacers will be provided per Startwelle with target times published in the Race Information Pack; Pacers flagged on course by official pacer bibs.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:08:50 AM
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