Terms & Conditions for Participation · 2026 Edition
Please read these Terms & Conditions carefully before registering for or participating in Ultra Trail Dubai (UTD). By completing your registration, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by this Agreement, including any updates made by the Organiser prior to race day.
PART A — GENERAL TERMS
1.1 These Terms & Conditions (the “Agreement”) govern registration for and participation in Ultra Trail Dubai 2026, organised by World Iconic Events LLC (“WIE”).
1.2 By registering or participating, you agree to be legally bound by this Agreement. This Agreement applies to all entry channels, including direct, charity, corporate, partner, sponsor, run club, group, Team Shootout, invited, influencer, ambassador, elite, and complimentary entries.
1.3 This Agreement is governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates. The courts of Dubai shall have jurisdiction unless arbitration is invoked under Clause 22.
In this Agreement the following terms have the meanings set out below:
Agreement means these Terms & Conditions in their entirety, together with the Ultra Trail Dubai Rules & Regulations and Privacy Policy.
Ultra Trail Dubai Partner means a corporate entity, running club, or group organiser registering participants or teams.
Bib means the official race number issued to a registered Participant, incorporating a timing chip. The Bib is personal and non-transferable.
Category means the race distance or event format selected at registration: UTD100, UTD50, UTD30, UTD15, UTD5, Mini Trail, or Team Shootout.
Entry Fee means the fee paid to secure a race entry, as determined by the Sales Window active at the time of registration.
Entry Email means the confirmation email issued upon successful registration, containing event-specific instructions, links, and relevant information.
Event means Ultra Trail Dubai 2026, scheduled for 27–29 November 2026 in Hatta, UAE, and all associated activities including the Team Shootout.
Force Majeure means any circumstance beyond WIE’s reasonable control, including acts of God, government orders, extreme weather, public health emergencies, civil unrest, terrorism, war or infrastructure failure.
Njuko means the official third-party registration and ticketing platform for Ultra Trail Dubai — the only authorised platform for Ultra Trail Dubai entries.
Participant / You / Your means the person registering for or participating in the Event (or, where applicable, a parent/guardian acting on behalf of a participant under 18).
Sales Window means the defined pricing periods for individual categories.
Team Shootout means the 12-hour team relay event.
WIE / We / Organiser means World Iconic Events LLC, organiser of Ultra Trail Dubai.
Registration Channels
3.1 Entry is available via the following channels only:
3.2 No entry will be accepted through any other channel. WIE takes no responsibility for entries made through unofficial third-party platforms or resellers.
Warranties
3.3 By registering, you warrant that:
Entries for Personal Use
3.4 Entries are issued solely for personal participation. They may not be used for any commercial, promotional, advertising, fundraising, competition, giveaway, or trade-related purpose without prior written approval from WIE. Entries used in breach of this clause may be cancelled without refund. WIE reserves the right to refuse entry to or remove from the Event any person connected with a breach, and to take further action including legal proceedings.
Age Requirements
3.5 Minimum age requirements are:
Category
Minimum Age Requirement
UTD100, UTD50, UTD30
20 years or older on race day
UTD15 & UTD5
16 years or older on race day (under 18 requires parent/guardian consent at registration)
Mini Trail
Open to children aged 5 to 11 years; must be accompanied by a registered adult at all times
Team Shootout
18 years or older (all members)
Other Entry Conditions
3.6 Shirt and merchandise sizes cannot be changed on-site. The size selected during registration is final and will be produced accordingly.
3.7 Finisher medals and prizes must be collected during the designated award ceremony on the Event weekend. No medals or prizes will be shipped. Failure to attend the ceremony may result in forfeiture.
3.8 WIE reserves the right to accept or reject any entry at its sole discretion, without obligation to provide a reason.
3.9 It is each Participant’s responsibility to select the correct Category and to understand the corresponding cut-off times, gear requirements, and eligibility conditions.
3.10 Participants who registered during the Trail Blazer Sale window must have been verified registered participants of Ultra Trail Dubai 2025. WIE reserves the right to cancel and forfeit entries where Trail Blazer eligibility was falsely claimed.
4.1 Entry Fees are non-refundable under all circumstances, including but not limited to Participant withdrawal, injury, illness, personal emergency, travel disruption, or change of mind.
4.2 WIE is not responsible for travel, accommodation, visa, insurance, or any other ancillary costs incurred by the Participant in connection with the Event.
4.3 If you registered through a charity, corporate partner, or group allocation, any unused entry reverts to WIE.
4.4 No guaranteed entries to future events will be offered unless explicitly stated in writing by WIE.
4.5 Entry Fees are determined by the Sales Window active at the time of registration. Once a Sales Window closes, the previous window price will not be honoured. No public discounting will be issued mid-window. Price reductions are not available to Participants who registered at a higher price within the same window.
4.6 Group discounts are available for groups of seven or more. No group discounts apply in Late Sale. Email team@worldsiconic.com for more information.
4.7 Registration closes at the end of the Late Sale or earlier if the event hits capacity. No individual entries will be accepted after this date under any circumstances.
5.1 No transfers are permitted under any circumstances.
5.2 Only category downgrades are permitted. Category downgrades are not eligible for a refund of the price difference. The deadline for category downgrades is 13 November 2026.
6.1 Participants may request to defer their entry to Ultra Trail Dubai 2027, subject to the following:
6.2 Deferred entries may only be used for Ultra Trail Dubai 2027. They cannot be deferred again, refunded, or transferred to another person.
6.3 Deferrals are not available for partner, group, or complimentary entries.
Medical Deferral Documentation
6.4 Medical deferrals require submission of the following to the Ultra Trail Dubai team at the email address in your Entry Email:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION — MEDICAL DEFERRAL
An official medical certificate that is: (1) on clinic or hospital letterhead; (2) issued by a licensed medical practitioner; (3) signed and stamped; (4) dated prior to race day. The certificate must include the Participant’s full name (matching registration), a statement confirming the Participant is medically unfit to participate in endurance running, the date of examination, and the physician’s name, licence number, and contact details. Diagnosis details are not required and need not be disclosed.
6.5 All medical deferral requests are subject to review and approval by WIE’s Management Committee. The Committee’s decision is final.
7.1 Your Bib is strictly personal and non-transferable. Race numbers are linked to your identity, emergency medical record, and timing chip.
7.2 The following are strictly prohibited:
7.3 Bib swapping and resale constitute both a safety breach and commercial fraud:
7.4 If a Bib swap or unauthorised transfer is detected:
8.1 Entries allocated through group, run club, or partner arrangements may not be used for competitions, giveaways, or promotions — internally or publicly — without WIE’s prior written approval. WIE will cancel all affected allocations without refund if this occurs.
8.2 Group organisers and run club representatives accept full responsibility for ensuring all athletes registered under their allocation have read, understood, and accepted these Terms & Conditions.
8.3 WIE reserves the right to withdraw any group or partner allocation at its sole discretion.
9.1 Participation in Ultra Trail Dubai is entirely voluntary and involves inherent and significant risks, including but not limited to:
9.2 By registering, you voluntarily assume all known and unknown risks associated with participation and accept full responsibility for your own safety and well-being throughout the Event.
9.3 Running with strollers, pets, or unregistered companions is not permitted on any Ultra Trail Dubai route.
10.1 By participating, you confirm that you are medically fit and have trained appropriately for your selected Category.
10.2 You consent to receiving emergency medical treatment deemed necessary by the Event’s official medical team during the Event. To the extent permitted by law, WIE shall not be held liable for any medical emergency, injury, or death occurring on the course, as all medical interventions are managed by independent professional emergency services.
10.3 Medical decisions made in the interest of Participant safety — including disqualification, race withdrawal, or hospitalisation — are final and binding.
10.4 Receipt of an intravenous (IV) drip from the Event Medical Crew will automatically disqualify the Participant from continuing in the race.
10.5 You authorise medical personnel to share treatment details with the Event’s Medical Director for safety and operational purposes.
10.6 WIE strongly recommends that all Participants obtain a physician’s medical clearance prior to registration. If you are aware of any medical condition that may be relevant to your participation, you accept full responsibility for disclosing this to the medical team at registration or pre-race check-in.
11.1 WIE holds public liability insurance in respect of the Event. This cover does not extend to personal accident insurance for individual Participants.
11.2 All Participants are strongly recommended to arrange, at their own cost:
11.3 International Participants are strongly recommended to obtain travel insurance that explicitly covers participation in ultra-trail running events.
11.4 WIE will not be liable for any costs arising from medical treatment, emergency evacuation, or hospitalisation not covered by the Event’s public liability policy.
12.1 WIE reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or modify the Event — including the date, time, location, course route, distance formats, or safety protocols — at any time.
12.2 Force Majeure includes but is not limited to: government directives, security threats, civil and regional unrest and conflict, war, acts of terrorism, extreme weather, pandemic, infrastructure failure, and any event beyond WIE’s reasonable control.
12.3 In the event of cancellation due to Force Majeure, WIE will use reasonable efforts to notify Participants via email and the Ultra Trail Dubai website, and may, at its sole discretion, offer a deferral, partial credit, or alternative option. WIE is not liable for travel, accommodation, visa, or any other consequential costs.
12.4 It is the Participant’s responsibility to ensure their registered email address is current. WIE’s obligation to communicate changes is fulfilled upon sending to the registered email address.
13.1 All commercial, intellectual property, broadcast, digital, sponsorship, and merchandising rights in the Event are exclusively owned by WIE.
13.2 Participants acquire no commercial, endorsement, or licensing rights by virtue of their entry.
13.3 All Ultra Trail Dubai trademarks, branding, course maps, results data, timing data, and associated content are the protected intellectual property of WIE. Commercial exploitation of results or performance data requires a written licence from WIE.
14.1 Participants, spectators and unaffiliated brands shall not engage in ambush marketing in connection with the Event.
14.2 Prohibited actions include:
14.3 WIE may require the immediate removal or covering of any unauthorised branding. Non-compliance may result in disqualification and removal from the Event.
14.4 Elite athletes, ambassadors, and content creators with official Ultra Trail Dubai partnerships may be subject to additional commercial compliance terms agreed separately with WIE.
15.1 All global broadcast, streaming, OTT, and archival rights in the Event belong exclusively to WIE.
15.2 By participating, you grant WIE a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use your name, image, voice, race number, and likeness in any Ultra Trail Dubai-related content, marketing, or promotional materials, without compensation.
15.3 Personal, non-commercial photography and video is permitted. You may not conduct drone filming, live monetised streaming, or professional filming without prior written accreditation from WIE. All drone operations must comply with UAE Civil Aviation Authority regulations.
15.4 To apply for a media permit, contact marketing@worldsiconic.com. Securing any additional government permits remains the applicant’s responsibility. Event permits do not automatically extend media rights to external production teams.
15.5 WIE may request the takedown of content that conflicts with official sponsor agreements. Content creators and influencers who receive accreditation agree to comply with any such requests.
16.1 Official sponsors may hold category-exclusive rights as defined in their agreements with WIE. Participants must not publicly promote competing brands in connection with the Event in a manner that implies association or endorsement.
16.2 Elite athletes and influencers may be subject to additional commercial compliance obligations as set out in their individual arrangements with WIE.
17.1 All official results, timing data, photography, and performance analytics are the property of WIE. Commercial exploitation of this data requires a written licence from WIE.
17.2 WIE will process your personal data in accordance with applicable UAE data protection law and the Ultra Trail Dubai Privacy Policy (ultratraildubai.com/privacy-policy) for the following purposes:
17.3 Personal data will not be sold to third parties. WIE may share data with sponsors and operational partners strictly in connection with the delivery of the Event.
17.4 By registering, you consent to the inclusion of your name, nationality, age category, and finish time in publicly published race results.
18.1 Participants must comply with all instructions from Event marshals, medical personnel, WIE officials, and all official UAE authorities at all times.
18.2 Prohibited conduct includes:
18.3 Participants must yield to recreational trail users and residents, and are responsible for maintaining awareness of blind corners and appropriate passing distances.
19.1 A Participant may be disqualified, sanctioned, or banned if they:
19.2 Disqualification results in immediate removal from the course, forfeiture of any prize or placing, and no right to a refund of the Entry Fee.
19.3 Repeat or serious violations may result in permanent exclusion from Ultra Trail Dubai and all future WIE events. Both parties involved in a Bib swap will be permanently banned.
20.1 Participants must comply with all directives issued by Dubai Police, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Sports Council, Hatta Municipality, and any other competent UAE authority in connection with the Event.
20.2 Security screening may be conducted at any Event venue. Participants are expected to cooperate fully.
20.3 Any conduct that violates UAE public order, law, or cultural standards may result in immediate removal from the Event and referral to the relevant authorities.
21.1 To the maximum extent permitted by UAE law, WIE excludes liability for:
21.2 Nothing in this Agreement excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by proven negligence where such exclusion is prohibited by law.
21.3 WIE’s aggregate liability to any individual Participant shall not exceed the amount of the Entry Fee paid by that Participant.
22.1 Commercial disputes relating to sponsorship, broadcast rights, intellectual property, or partner arrangements may be referred to DIAC (Dubai International Arbitration Centre) arbitration at WIE’s election.
22.2 Participant disputes remain subject to the mandatory jurisdiction of the courts of Dubai, UAE.
22.3 WIE encourages Participants to raise concerns in the first instance by contacting team@worldsiconic.com.
23.1 WIE reserves the right to update these Terms & Conditions without prior notice. Continued registration or participation constitutes acceptance of any changes.
23.2 If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, invalid, or illegal, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.
23.3 These Terms & Conditions, together with the Ultra Trail Dubai Rules & Regulations and Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between the Participant and WIE in relation to the Event.
PART B — RACE-SPECIFIC RULES & REGULATIONS
Applies on-course to all individual race categories: UTD100, UTD50, UTD30, UTD15, UTD5, Mini Trail and the Team Shootout
24.1 The Bib must be affixed to the front of the Participant’s body — either pinned to the shirt or worn on a race belt at the hip/pelvic area. It must be permanently and fully visible throughout the entire race, positioned over all outer clothing.
24.2 The Bib may not be affixed to the back, a leg, or any position where it is not clearly visible to marshals. Using a race belt is recommended.
24.3 The Bib may not be removed or covered at any point during the race. The timing chip is embedded in the Bib and must remain accessible to timing officials and Ultra Trail Dubai crew at all times.
24.4 Participants may not compete using a Bib issued to another Participant. Both parties will be disqualified and permanently banned from all WIE events. Refer to Clause 7.
25.1 All Participants must carry the complete Mandatory Equipment list for their Category at all times from start to finish. The Mandatory Equipment list is published at ultratraildubai.com and may be updated prior to race day. Participants are responsible for checking the current list.
25.2 Random mandatory gear checks will be conducted at any point during the Event, including at Aid Stations and Timing Points. Penalties range from time penalties to disqualification, depending on the severity and the item missing.
25.3 Participants must carry a minimum 300ml reserve of water at all times during the race.
25.4 Participants choosing to use running poles must carry them from start to finish. Poles may not be discarded, stashed along the route, or handed to a support crew member.
25.5 Participants may not switch running packs during the race. Start with one pack and carry it for the entire duration.
26.1 Ultra Trail Dubai is conducted in the spirit of semi-self-sufficiency. Seconding crews are permitted within the rules below. No Participant shall gain an unfair advantage through external support.
26.2 The following constitute violations and will result in a 30-minute time penalty or disqualification:
26.3 Crews may support within a 100-metre radius of designated Aid Stations only.
26.4 Aid Stations provide food and drink — Participants may take as much as needed. Participants may not remove bottles, cans, or cups from Aid Station areas. Carry and refill your own hydration system.
27.1 Participants must follow the marked course in its entirety and register at every Aid Station and Timing Point. No Timing Point may be skipped.
27.2 Shortcuts, including avoiding switchbacks, are strictly prohibited. Overtaking must be done on the trail only — going off the marked trail to pass is not permitted.
27.3 Littering on the course is strictly prohibited. All waste must be disposed of in bins at Aid Stations. The “leave no trace, take no souvenirs” policy applies throughout the Event.
27.4 Participants may run, walk, or crawl, but may not use any motorised or wheeled vehicle. All forward progress must be under the Participant’s own power.
27.5 Participants must yield to recreational trail users and residents, slow down at blind corners, and respect private property boundaries.
28.1 Ultra Trail Dubai is a cupless race. Carrying your own collapsible cup is mandatory and forms part of the Mandatory Equipment list for all Categories.
28.2 No single-use cups will be provided on the course. Participants must refill their own hydration systems at Aid Stations.
29.1 All Categories are subject to intermediate and finish cut-off times, published on the Ultra Trail Dubai website and in the pre-race Runner’s Info Pack. Cut-off times are strictly enforced.
29.2 To continue racing, a Participant must depart an Aid Station before the designated cut-off time at that checkpoint, regardless of arrival time.
29.3 Participants who miss a cut-off must comply immediately with the instructions of marshals. Failure to obey is a disqualification offence. Participants may be removed from the course by sweep vehicles.
30.1 A Participant needing to withdraw must proceed to the nearest Aid Station along the marked course and notify the Aid Station Captain.
30.2 A Participant who is unable to continue unaided must remain on the marked course, stay warm and visible, and trigger the MYSOS emergency function (see Clause 31). The medical team will communicate their status to Race HQ.
30.3 Any Participant who leaves the marked course without notifying race officials will be treated as missing. Search & Rescue protocols will be activated and the Participant will be banned from all future WIE events.
30.4 WIE will provide a shuttle service from Aid Stations to the finish area. Service frequency cannot be guaranteed.
31.1 If you become immobile or require medical assistance on the course:
31.2 In areas with no cell reception:
31.3 Once reached by the medical team, you will either be treated and permitted to continue or evacuated to the nearest medical facility by ambulance or, in life-threatening situations, by helicopter.
32.1 Electronic timing is active at multiple points along the course. Participants must present themselves at every Timing Point. No Timing Point may be bypassed.
32.2 Preliminary results will be published within 6 hours of the event finishing. Final results, including any post-race corrections, will be published within a reasonable period.
32.3 Protests against published results must be submitted to Race Command within 60 minutes of preliminary results going live. Protests will be reviewed by a three-person committee comprising the Race Director and two independent parties. The committee’s decision is final and binding.
33.1 A supervised bag storage service is available free of charge to all Participants on race day. Bags must be deposited at the designated Bag Service area. WIE accepts no liability for loss of, damage to, or theft from any deposited bag.
UTD100 Refuel Bag Drop
33.2 UTD100 Participants will be issued a personal Refuel Bag and ID tag at Registration, to be checked in at the main marquee tent for transport to the designated Aid Station.
33.3 The Refuel Bag may contain extra nutrition and clothing or shoe changes only. No valuables should be placed in the bag.
33.4 Refuel Bags will be returned to the finish area for collection within 2 hours of the race finishing. Bags not collected after the Event will be donated to charity. WIE will not ship any uncollected bags.
PART C — TEAM SHOOTOUT TERMS
Parts A and B also apply.
34.1 The Team Shootout is a 12-hour team relay night event running from 17:00 on 28 November 2026 to 05:00 on 29 November 2026, conducted over a 5km loop course in Hatta.
34.2 Teams must consist of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 registered members.
34.3 Each team member must complete a minimum of 2 full 5km loops within the 12-hour event window. Loops started before 05:00 on 29 November 2026 but not completed by 05:30 will not be counted.
34.4 Teams are scored on the total number of loops completed by all team members combined within the event window.
34.5 Three team categories apply:
34.6 A Spirit Award will be presented to the team demonstrating the highest level of team spirit, participation, and community energy, as judged by the WIE Race Director. The Spirit Award will be announced at the post-event ceremony.
34.7 No participant changes can be made to Team Shootout teams, unless expressly approved by WIE management via the team@worldsiconic.com email.
34.8 If a team cannot field a minimum of 3 registered members on race day, the team will be recorded as a DNF. No refund or credit will be issued.
35.1 The Team Shootout Captain is responsible for:
35.2 The Team Shootout Captain warrants that it has obtained all necessary consents from individual team members for the collection and processing of their personal data by WIE in accordance with Clause 17.
35.3 The Team Shootout Captain accepts responsibility for any breach of this Agreement by its registered team members.
35.4 WIE reserves the right to reject or disqualify any team or individual team member at its sole discretion, without liability to the Team Shootout Captain.
36.1 All general safety, conduct, and course rules in Part B apply to Team Shootout Participants, with the following adaptations:
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By completing your registration for Ultra Trail Dubai 2026, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by this Agreement in its entirety — including Part A (General Terms), Part B (Race-Specific Rules & Regulations), and, where applicable, Part C Team Shootout Terms). This Agreement, together with the Ultra Trail Dubai Privacy Policy, constitutes the full agreement between you and Worlds Iconic Events LLC in relation to the Event.
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