Event Overview

DIRTOPIA: THE ULTIMATE DIRT CHALLENGE AT EMIRATES 7'S RUGBY STADIUM

Bring your friends and family and join us for the ultimate endurance test at the Emirates 7's Rugby Stadium. Run or ride up to 6 hours and see how many laps you or your team can complete. THE MOST LAPS WINS! The licensed venue and Event Village will keep everyone entertained with a kids' zone, swimming pool, padel courts, chill zone, food and beverage, engaging activations and more….

Event Highlights:

• Over AED 50,000 in prize money
• Choose your Challenge: An exhilarating Mountain Bike Course or a mixed terrain run
• 6-Hour Challenge: See how many laps you can complete in 6 hours! Whether going solo or as a team. Push your limits
• Prizes and Recognition: Compete for prize money, finisher goodies and loads of exciting lucky draw prizes
• FREE ENTRY for spectators

Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a weekend warrior, Dirtopia offers the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with fellow fitness/endurance enthusiasts to celebrate the joy of outdoor adventure. Gather your friends, gear up and get ready for a day of excitement!

Event Location: Emirates 7's Rugby Stadium, Dubai

Entry Fee:

All entry fees include participation in the event, Asics technical t-shirt and finisher goodies.

Early Bird Registration valid for the first 100 participants for either mountain biking or running, valid only for the first 100 registered participants.

All information on entry fees can be found under the registration tab.

Event Schedule:

Course Maps (coming soon):

Mountain Bike:

The Dirtopia MTB course is designed to keep you entertained all morning and is suitable for all riders, although you may find yourself walking through one sector. Along the 8km course you will experience a variety of different road, gravel, soft sand and grass terrains. It has everything from long fast straights to slow tight turns. For speed lovers, one segment of the course is marked out for the Time Trail Champions to test your ability to put power through those cranks. Who will be the Time Trial Champion alongside the overall endurance winners?

Running:

The Dirtopia run course is both runner and spectator friendly. Bring your family and friends to cheer you on whilst you run in a separate running channel alongside the MTB riders. Your paths will cross twice at specific marshal points so be strategic at these junctions. Safety is paramount. We don’t just want the MTB riders to have all the fun, so included in the run course are a few un-convention sectors and challenges. “The Wall Sector” should do the trick and has a great view once you are up there. Fancy a beverage or quick hello to your loved one along the route, no problem, as the last sector will be through the spectator viewing deck before running down the grass embankment to begin another lap.

FAQs:

How do I register?

Please click on the registration tab above and fill in all fields in the registration form. You will then receive a confirmation email and more details will follow leading up to the event.

Where do I find my race number?

You will receive regular emails from the event organiser with all the details of the event, including your race number, registered contest and age group, as well as a detailed event guide including venue information, course maps and a breakdown of prizes on offer. Race numbers and a full list of participants can be viewed on the "Participants" tab above.

When and where can I collect my race pack?

Race packs including your bike plate, bib and t-shirt will be ready for collection on January 18th at the Oakley store at Mall of the Emirates. Participants also have the chance to collect on race day at the registration set up at the Emirates 7's Rugby Stadium from 4:30am onwards.

Where is the venue and is parking available on site?

The event will take place at the Emirates 7's Rugby Stadium. You can find the location link by clicking here. Free parking is available for everyone. Please make sure to follow directional signage as well as instructions from marshals on site.

What are the age groups and prizes?

There are a total of three different age groups, with awarding separating both males and females:

• Age 16-23
• Age 24-39
• Age 40+

Cash Prizes will be presented to the overall top 5 places in both solo contests for females and males and overall top 6 places in both teams for male/mixed and females with over AED 50,000 of prize money on offer.

Where do I find the race results?

All race results will be published on this website on the "Results" tab above. During the event, you can view the "Live Timing" tab which presents live results of all participants. Please note that these are provisional and subject to change.

Where can I find the photos of the race?

Photos can be found on the Gulf Multi Sport website, via this link. All participants will also receive an email upon completion of the race with a link to the race results and photo album. You can make use of the photo service by uploading a selfie or entering your bib number to directly download all pictures of yourself.

Can I ride any bike?

ONLY mountain bikes - HOWEVER, you can compete on a gravel bike but you will not be eligible for any podium awards or prize money and no road bikes are permitted.

What is my starting group for the mountain bike and running contest?

Starting groups are based on a first come, first served basis.

Where can I find the course maps?

All course maps will be published closer to event day along with a detailed event guide which will be emailed to all registered participants including confirmation of race pack collection timings, age group breakdowns, venue and parking links and much more.

What are the t-shirt sizes?

T-shirts will be given out on a first come, first served basis. All t-shirts are subject to availability, including sizes and colours. The t-shirts sizes are unisex and consists of the following: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and XX-Large.