The Best Trail Running Trails in United Arab Emirates

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Mountain trail running, Wadi Shawka Mother Hump and Pools / Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

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near Shawkah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

anton_hkng

Distance

14.68mi

Elevation +

1542f

TrailRank

49

A trail running in the mountains in the Shawka area. You will start running on dirt roads with minimum elevation, then continue in a technical section in a shaded wadi passing Shawka pools, and then will climb Shawka hum...

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Desert trail running, Fossil rock, Mleiha, Sharjah, UAE / ملَيْحَة, الصخور الأحفورية

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near Adh Dhayd, Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)

anton_hkng

Distance

5.92mi

Elevation +

682f

TrailRank

45| 1.0

A trail running in the desert next to Jebel Mleiha in Sharjah. Difficulty. It is a short run with 200+m elevation gain, but on sand which means you will slip backward. Better to mark it as moderate than easy. Park...

The trail is blocked by the fence
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Mlieha Mountain Trail

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near Adh Dhayd, Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)

Aseel Awwad 1

Distance

12.01mi

Elevation +

1060f

TrailRank

39| 3.0

A nice hike between the mountains of Mlieha, it isn’t a good idea for first timers to do it, great views of the desert but take loads of water, the loop we’ve took isn’t the easiest though...

Part of the trail on the road.
Anon Ymous

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Wadi Racer - Urban Ultra - Showka

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near Al Khārī, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

4yaprakliyonca

Distance

9.42mi

Elevation +

620f

TrailRank

38

15k trail running race. A great wadi easy to access. 4G works fine during all 15k. Nice mixture of terrain, small rocks, hard sand and river beds and a small wooden bridge.. camel farms... the trail is quite obvious... ...

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Wadi Modaynah Dam - Showka

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near Daynah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

4yaprakliyonca

Distance

10.64mi

Elevation +

1864f

TrailRank

38

Depending on the distance you want to cover, you can do some sections of this trail to be easy, moderate and difficult. We run as a group with Coach Lee Harris. It was quite hot after 8:30am. I had 2,5lt water with me a...

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Wadi Modaynah loop

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near Daynah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Pagito99

Distance

6.46mi

Elevation +

423f

TrailRank

35| 5.0

Beautiful quiet loop. Quite rocky in places but good for a hike. Take care of the ankles if you’re running.

Nice, easy trail run
Lyndon Fernandes

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Baqal

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near Baqal, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

The Lonely Cuban

Distance

10.28mi

Elevation +

453f

TrailRank

34

This trail starts from the beginning of the gravel road through to the beginning of the hiking trail. Didn’t make it as far as the hiking route - this part is only accessible by walking, it’s very rocky but extremely bea...

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Jebel Qada'ah

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near Athabāt, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Simon Skyrunning

Distance

8.73mi

Elevation +

4324f

TrailRank

31

Trail run mostly in the dark. If you want to take the trail see Ben Robbins excellent description here https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/jebel-qadaah-routes-2-and-3-19575686

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Fossil rock - summit and wadi return

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near Adh Dhayd, Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)

Simon Skyrunning

Distance

4.71mi

Elevation +

1424f

TrailRank

30

This route is my favorite route up and down Fossil Rock in Sharjah. Super accessible from Dubai, 7-8 km of nice trail and some semi exposed scrambling to the top. Good variety as well with the green wadi descent. See...

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Jebel Yabana

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Matt May

Distance

9.36mi

Elevation +

5889f

TrailRank

29

Things get very technical near the top, but it is a fantastic route with great views. Please message me on Instagram for more details.

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Jebel Jais trail to ‘edge of doom’

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Joe Harney

Distance

7.71mi

Elevation +

3596f

TrailRank

29

Great trail, goes through what I’ve seen called ‘hidden oasis’ then up further to farm huts, then further again to what I have called ‘the edge of doom’ ha! Great views from there! See photos. Fairly easy to follow the r...

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Showka Hump Race 15km - FULL COURSE LOOP

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near Shawkah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Joe Harney

Distance

9.83mi

Elevation +

1430f

TrailRank

28

This time went a bit earlier in the afternoon so didn’t get caught out in the dark like last week….Really good loop. Pretty tough course for 15km, but worth it. Cool going through the Showka Pools (see pics!) If hiking/...

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Wadi ghalilah dam goat trail

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near Ḩārat ‘Awālī, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

dennis dionisio

Distance

6.99mi

Elevation +

4222f

TrailRank

27

Supposedly going to jebel jais view deck but lost trail around 3.5km explore another 2km until finally decided to traverse back, will be back next time hopefully with the right track

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Jebel Jais - ‘Hidden Oasis’ trail

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Joe Harney

Distance

6.20mi

Elevation +

2756f

TrailRank

26

At the start, when you go through the little village, look out for the trail sign that goes off to the right. I ran right past it…Woops! See pic for what you’re looking for. Route is tough in places with some steep step...

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Wadi Naqab to Sanat Village Loop

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near Baqal, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Matt May

Distance

12.32mi

Elevation +

5200f

TrailRank

23

To join Matt on these trail running adventures, follow and message @matt_johnm on Instagram.

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Hatta Gazelle Season 23/24

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near Suhaylah, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

TrekGuruTheOne

Distance

4.38mi

Elevation +

669f

TrailRank

23

Mixed with some off road and the big hill took 2;45 Group strong 27c to start 30c finish at 905 am

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Shawkha - Trail Run or Hike

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near Daynah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Eik Gylfadottir

Distance

7.92mi

Elevation +

397f

TrailRank

23

Using the mountain bike trails, a nice loop of shawkha. Passing by goat and camel farms with minimal incline. Mostly flat, mostly on trails.

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Jabal Al Mebrah Race

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near Deira Al-Tamba, Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)

Joe Harney

Distance

12.82mi

Elevation +

2152f

TrailRank

23

Great race, amazing trail. Big climb back out of turn around point. Came 1st in AG and 4th overall. Just read my watch under estimates ascent by a lot (Suunto 9). Actual ascent is 1,050m for this route.

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Khor Fakkan Mountain Challenge 2020 Trail Run 3km - Ascent

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near Rafā‘, Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)

Obaid Rizavi

Distance

1.73mi

Elevation +

1362f

TrailRank

22

Comments: Ran this trail as a part of Khor Fakkan Mountain Challenge 2020, in December 2020. Notes: An easy trail developed by the local authorities good for families (challenging for elders) which starts right outs...

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Urban Ultra Desert Stinker - Night

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near Dubai Sports City, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Angus The Diver

Distance

6.08mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

22

This was the route for the Urban Ultra Desert Stinker - 10km night route. The race is a annual desert race run in two parts 10km night followed by 10km day the following morning. Not technically difficult to follow bu...

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Urban Ultra Desert Stinker - Day

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near Dubai Sports City, Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Angus The Diver

Distance

5.96mi

Elevation +

197f

TrailRank

22

This was the route for the Urban Ultra Desert Stinker - 10km day route. The race is a annual desert race run in two parts 10km night followed by 10km day the following morning. Not technically difficult to follow but ...

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Wadi Shah to Wadi Bih

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near Shāh, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

mcac1065

Distance

8.64mi

Elevation +

3130f

TrailRank

22

Beautiful and scenic Path for the climbs are clear and well marked. Once reached the little 'village' at 6km, seek a traverse through slopes in a southern direction (path is difficult to find and barely exists at t...

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The main Showka / Shawka loop

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near Sharīyah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Joe Harney

Distance

4.49mi

Elevation +

886f

TrailRank

22

Super visible trail all the way round. Has some trails that peel off in various places too, safe to explore. Some of the trails, should you choose to take, will shorten it. Some good steep sharp sections to get the HR go...

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Showka hump 15km race recce

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near Sharīyah, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Joe Harney

Distance

9.99mi

Elevation +

1506f

TrailRank

21

First loop extension is super technical running throughout. Take your time on finding the safest route around the pools! (I came down the steps on the second loop just near the end as I got caught out in the dark with n...

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Goat 2025

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near Barut, Raʼs al Khaymah (United Arab Emirates)

Ai.leen

Distance

15.24mi

Elevation +

8747f

TrailRank

19

Goat2025 Joined the global trail race G.O.A.T Ultra 2025 organized: Peaks_Sports. 200 under Goat30kms Placed 11th overall and 2nd age group category🙌🏼 My training is better than race day. Had a difficult time durin...

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