Elite ultra-runners from around the world will be competing for a total prize money of around Dhs 290,000 (US $80,000). The race includes three gruelling distances to choose from: the world’s longest desert run at 270km, as well as 100km and 50km ultra runs. The event covers five stages over breath-taking scenery. Tickets start at Dhs 771
When: 11-15 December
Where: Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve
http://www.ultramarathon.ae