I began to train on a daily basis with great enthusiasm even though the exercises were tough,but it was fun at the same time. I was motivating myself that I will be trying a new challenge of its kind like running for six consecutive days....
Running the Oman Desert Marathon you will see a lot of life, as the desert is a place where life is presente everywhere, you just need to observe and change your prespective to see where is hidden. Most of the animals are active during the...
“This stage will make the difference, not only for the top runners but also for the rest of the group” - explains Ahmed Al Malki, the Oman Desert Marathon Race Director. That’s because this section is one of the hardest stages of the race:...
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space height="32px"][vc_custom_heading text="Dear Runners," font_container="tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|color:%23dd9933" google_fonts="font_family:Nothing%20You%20Could%20Do%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal" duration="1000" delay="200"][vc_column_text duration="1000" delay="200"]We are getting close to the 3° Oman Desert Marathon, your travel documentation is complete and have been acquired. We are working on the last details along the course and preparing everything to welcome you in Oman. We are...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text duration="1000" delay="200"] The medical team of the Oman Desert Marathon is backed by Oman Medical staff who provides all the necessary material and medication and who are present with a fully equipped ambulance during the different stages...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text duration="1000" delay="200"]The desert is a land of extremes; it can be extremely warm during the day, or very cold during the night. Many runners who have participated in the Marathon des Sables or other desert races...
Nutrition is one of the most important aspects of self supported races. When the race is in the desert it becomes even more important. Food has two functions: to support us during the effort and also give us some psychological confort and support after following...
Coming to Oman and running Oman Desert Marathon will make you experience the warm hospitality of Omanis. Before the race all runners will be guest at the Oman Desert Marathon base camp. Here you will receive the traditional welcome with hot Omani Coffee (qahwah) and...
Political system Oman is a constitutional monarchy and the head of state is His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. The state religion is the less widespread form of Islam known as Ibadism. The doctrine places great importance on pacifism, tolerance and leniency. Ibadism is only found in...