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.

27th February 2020 – Thursday

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Number Collection @ Royal Riviera Hotel (location)

28th February 2020 – Friday

5:30 am Number Collection OPENS
6:30 am RUNNING RACE START
7:00 am Number Collection CLOSE
7:00 am MTB + RUN RACE START
7:30 am MTB RACE START
9:00 am First Riders expected to finish
11:30 am Kids Event at Finish Area
12:00 pm Friday Prayer
12:30 pm Prize Giving
01:00 pm Cut off time for all events

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Binu Cherian

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