User:Mannytheyellow/almarmoomultramarathon
| Mannytheyellow/almarmoomultramarathon | |
|---|---|
| Date | 18 September 2020 |
| Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Distance | 300KM |
| Established | 2018 |
| Organizer | FittGROUP |
| Official site | almarmoomultramarathon |
Al Marmoom Ultramarathon also known as AMUM is an annual series of desert endurance races hosted by Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve in Dubai, United Arab Emirates since 2018. Al Marmoom Ultramarathon is regarded as the world’s longest desert ultramarathon[1].
The Venue[edit]
Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve was launched in 2018 under the initiative of UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The first unfenced desert conservation[2] reserve in the country. The reserve spans 10% of the emirate of Dubai’s total area.
The Al Marmoom Reserve, the largest sustainable environment, tourism and recreational project in the United Arab Emirates[3]. Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve aim to become one of the most important desert reserves in the UAE and the region, which will host eclectic and diverse wildlife, provide shelter for a wide variety of endangered animals and birds, combining education, environmental awareness, tourism and leisure.
Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve is managed by Dubai Municipality.
History[edit]
The Al Marmoom desert ultra-race was first held in 2018 as the world's longest desert race[4]. The gruelling five-day epic race covered a distance of 270 kilometres. Organized under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council, AMUM was created to support Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve’s environmental commitment as one of the world’s leading eco desert sports and tourism destinations and wildlife conservation preserves[5][6].
Winners[edit]
| Edition | Year | Male winner | Nationality | Female Winner | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ed | 2018 | Rachid El Morabity |  Morocco
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Magdalena Lewy-Boulet |  USA
|
Notes[edit]
- ^ "Al Marmoom Ultramarathon | THE WORLD'S LONGEST DESERT ULTRA-RUN". www.ultramarathon.ae. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- ^ "Al Marmoom Ultramarathon | THE WORLD'S LONGEST DESERT ULTRA-RUN". www.ultramarathon.ae. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- ^ "A huge eco-tourism project is underway in the Dubai desert". What's On. 2018-01-18. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- ^ "Dubai set to host world's longest desert race". Arabian Business.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Dubai Sports Council invites registered participants for Al Marmoom Dune Run 'build-up' runs on Oct 23 & 30". mediaoffice.ae. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- ^ "Dubai's Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve to host 50km ultramarathon". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
External links[edit]
- Official website of Al Marmoom Ultramarathon
- CNN
- Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve Video
- CNN Arabia
- BCC travel show on Al Marmoom Ultramarathon video
- BBC Video
- Pakistan Consulate in Dubai
- Dubai Media Office
- Video of the Al Marmoom Ultramarathon
Category:Sport in the United Arab Emirates Category:Running Category:Sports competitions in Dubai Category:Long-distance running Category:Recurring sporting events established in 2018 Category:Nature conservation in the United Arab Emirates