Description

Oman Trail Running Camp 

This is an 8 day Tour around Oman – covering 170 Km and ~10.500m+ meters of elevation gain and descent. This is a multi-day trail running tour adventure done in stages, around 30km per day and lots of elevation gain meaning that we will be moving for around 6-8 hours per day.

You will experience the most spectacular places in OMAN and the surrounding mountains/dessert. Challenge yourself and take this amazing opportunity to discover OMAN. This camp will really help you get ready for the OMAN by UTMB race and provide you with an unforgettable running adventure.

Brief Itinerary:(coming soon)

What to Expect / Difficulty Level?

• Meet trail running lovers from all over the world and become familiar with the UTMB 170km course.
• Multi-Day Mountain Trail Run covering 170km and 10,500m+/- elevation gain and descent
• Will be going at an easy pace doing ~30km per day, with ascents/descents of more than 1,000 meters.
• Many days have 4,000 feet  – 6,000 feet of climbing and descending & 12 – 17  miles of trail running.
• Expect to be moving (physically active) for 6 – 8 hours a day, with steep elevation and rocky terrain.
• The maximum altitude height will be 2900m.
• There isn’t a day of Rest – (6 Days Non-Stop)
• Few options exist to shorten the day. Taking a day off is possible, but not easily accomplished
• You may experience “high mountain” weather, requiring you to keep moving in rain and wind.
• If for some reason you do not want to run someday, on some days only, there are alternatives to join the group at the next point, using a support vehicle or local transport. Either way, you can enjoy your day, with an easy trekking route, read a book or just enjoy the landscape and silence of the mountains.

What Experience/Training Level is Recommended?

• To participate in a comfortable way and enjoy the tour requires a certain level of fitness.
• You’re an experienced trail runner with at least 3 years of committed trail running in the bank.
• You can run & fast hike for most of a day, allowing for break time.
• You don’t mind several big climbs and descents of at least 3,000 feet(1000m) each.
• You might have successfully tackled a trail marathon.
• Is this for me? you should be in good physical condition, accustomed to running and walking in the mountains, and be able to do it comfortably at least 4 hours a day.
• If you have any doubts, please contact us, we will be happy to help you and see if this adventure is for you.

Who is this for?

• People who want to meet trail runners from all over the world to learn and share your passion
• Runners who need to get a week of serious training in the mountains
• Runners looking for a good challenge in beautiful but also a demanding environment
• Runners looking for ideal preparation for an ultramarathon such as UTMB
• Runners looking to become familiar with OMAB by UTMB 170km course.
• Runners who want become part of our trail running family
• Runners looking to an unforgettable running holiday

What’s included in this tour?

• All the activities described
• Transportation to and from the airport
• Transfer of daily luggage
• Accommodation during the tour (7 nights) Half Board
• Most of the accommodations are in huts or mountain huts in shared rooms, with the exception of some hotels.
• All meals during the tour (Breakfast and dinner), lunch will be a packed lunch.
• Tour guide for the entire journey

What’s NOT included in this tour?

• Flights to Muscat
• Insurance for travel, medical and other emergencies. All participants must have appropriate valid travel insurance for adventure activities (running, trail-running, hiking, trekking) accident insurance, air rescue, repatriation, trip cancellation, etc.
  • Similar to this https://itra.run/page/353/Insurance.html insurance or https://www.globalrescue.com/
• Snacks, bars, gels, salts, energy in general for a day in the mountains – we recommend bringing dried fruit, nuts, energy bars, gels (more information on the travel list that is sent once space is reserved.)
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are not included
• Extra expenses, massages, etc
• Any extra accommodation

Accommodation & Food & Luggage (coming soon)

Detailed Oman Ultra Running Itinerary: (coming soon)