Born in 2013, the Oman Desert Marathon is a self-sufficient 165 km race with four stages, including a night stage, across the spectacular Omani landscape and its varieties, from the Oasis Al Wasil, crossing the desert to Al Jawharat Resort. The race ensures the participant a unique experience in the popular well-known, most beautiful country of the Arabian Peninsula. Runners are required to carry all their equipment, sleeping bag, as well as everything they need for four days, except for water that will be provided at the checkpoints every 10 km. Although it is a huge challenge for the runner to run all this 165 km, it is essential to experience the authentic desert life. The Oman Desert Marathon offers the utmost in safety and personal attention to all runners, by continuously monitoring the runners so that they do not feel lonely in the desert, ensuring that everyone is on the right track and providing assistance quickly if required. Oman Desert Marathon is organized by an integrated Omani crew, the collaboration of international partners and with full support of the government and the civil and local sectors: to give the athletes a sense of security and reassurance with the hospitality and Omani simplicity throughout this epic race. The four stages of the marathon are considered by many international and professional runners as a training and preparation stage for similar desert marathons with longer distances, and of course it is also the perfect choice for the less experienced runner who wants to experience the magic of life in the desert without running long distances. Oman Desert Marathon is not only a race, but it is also an event that joins many people from the local community and that expresses the love of the people for Oman. Our goal is to welcome all the participants with the legendary Omani hospitality and to give to all our runners the possibility to live a fantastic experience in the Omani Desert.
