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RACE IS ON > FEBRUARY 10th 2023

Al Aladiad Desert Challenge 2023 > 10th February 2023

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2023 HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2023 EVENt

THE RACE

The Al Adaid Desert Challenge is a big highlight and the most challenging cycling event on Qatar’s off road cycling calendar. For the fourth year in a row, the race is also part of the International Cycling Union calendar. Marked as UCI C3 Cross Country point to point race, it will cover 42 km of astonishing desert track from Sealine to one of Qatar’s most impressive natural wonders, the ‘Inland Sea’ or Khor Al Adaid. This is the third year, since we added a desert running race to the event. 30 km is shorter, but much longer in time and more difficult then cycling event. It will be a proper endurance test for all running enthusiasts. A UNESCO recognized natural reserve with its own ecosystem, this is one of the few places in the world where the sea encroaches deep into the heart of the desert. Inaccessible by road, this tranquil expanse of water can only be reached by crossing the rolling dunes. Rider will have to cross over eight of them and runners five to reach the finish line. Besides the gruelling sand dunes, there are several sandy patches on the flat parts which makes the race even more challenging. Don’t be fooled by the length of the race, every sand dune, each patch of sand takes out something from you. To be competitive, you have to be extremely fit, have a good bike with optimum setup, choose the best path and sometimes also be lucky.

WE WISH GOOD LUCK AND LOTS OF FUN TO ALL PARTICIPANTS!

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the Al Adaid Desert Challenge


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Desert running race!
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STATISTICS 2020

  • 636 Participants
  • 100+ Crew members
  • 56 Nations
  • >5000 Liters of water
    served
  • 534 Finishers
  • 15 Winners