Ultra Running Hub AlUla, KSA · Saturday, January 23, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
AlUla Trail Race - Almejdar 50k
77 days away
50 km Distance
815 m Climbing
3.7 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 16 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 9 hours
10:48 min/km average. Firm. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~116 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 116 | Saleh Hamad · 04:53:05 | Phidilia Masanju · 05:22:28 |
| 2025 | 50km | 127 | Nadir Abdalla · 03:47:29 | Kirra Balmanno · 05:19:26 |
| 2024 | 50km | 91 | Ahmed Sebbar · 03:21:35 | Karis Brown · 04:56:39 |
| 2023 | 50km | 67 | Mickael Gasc · 03:50:06 | Ellie Webb · 05:13:43 |
The field shrank 9% between 2025 (127) and 2026 (116). 9% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 815 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.