RETURN TO
THE TRAILS
27-29 NOV 2026
HATTA, UAE.
HATTA, UAE.
Each route of UTD has a unique trail, with dedicated support and operations. Explore the distances and learn more about the starting dates, times, and locations, as well as the mandatory equipment lists for each category.
Ultra Trail Dubai returns to the mountains in Hatta for its second year, with new routes and race formats, and the same high standard of experience that trail runners loved in 2025.
With challenging routes for ultra-runners and fun shorter distances for road runners making the transition to trail, UTD is a space for the community to run together.
100km, 50km, 30km, 15km or 5km, with the Mini Trail for the kids.
UTD is built (and tested) by runners, for runners.
Aid stations and event operations that set the standard for trail races, ensuring you’re supported and safe.
Introducing the Team Shootout: 12 hours to finish as many 5km loops as possible. Run through the night, together or as a relay.
Experience a part of Dubai that few see.
Atop the mountains.
With people who know what it takes to get there.
