Al Hamra, Oman · Trail
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A UTMB World Series weekend in Oman's Hajar Mountains in December: the Hajar Ultra, 154 km with 8,000 m of climbing from Al Hamra to Birkat Al Mouz, the 103 km Jabal Classic and the 50 km Skyward Canyon.
Distances
Hajar Ultra
- Distance
- 154 km (96 mi)
- Vert gain
- 8,000 m (26,200 ft)
- Start
- 3:30 PM GMT+4
- Cutoff
- 48 hr
Starts from Al Hamra at 3:30 p.m. Thursday; the finish at Birkat Al Mouz closes at 3:30 p.m. Saturday
Jabal Classic
- Distance
- 103 km (64 mi)
- Vert gain
- 5,000 m (16,400 ft)
- Start
- 7:00 AM GMT+4
- Cutoff
- 30 hr
Starts from Al Hamra at 7 a.m. Thursday; the finish closes at 1 p.m. Friday
Skyward Canyon
- Distance
- 50 km (31 mi)
- Vert gain
- 2,400 m (7,900 ft)
- Start
- Dec 11, 7:00 AM GMT+4
- Cutoff
- 15 hr
Starts from Imti, near Izki, at 7 a.m. Friday; the finish closes at 10 p.m.
| Distance | Vert gain | Start | Cutoff | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 km (96 mi) | 8,000 m (26,200 ft) | 3:30 PM GMT+4 | 48 hr | Starts from Al Hamra at 3:30 p.m. Thursday; the finish at Birkat Al Mouz closes at 3:30 p.m. Saturday |
| 103 km (64 mi) | 5,000 m (16,400 ft) | 7:00 AM GMT+4 | 30 hr | Starts from Al Hamra at 7 a.m. Thursday; the finish closes at 1 p.m. Friday |
| 50 km (31 mi) | 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | Dec 117:00 AM GMT+4 | 15 hr | Starts from Imti, near Izki, at 7 a.m. Friday; the finish closes at 10 p.m. |
About
Oman by UTMB crosses the Hajar Mountains of northern Oman, and every race finishes in Birkat Al Mouz. The Hajar Ultra leaves Al Hamra at 3:30 p.m. on the Thursday and covers 154 km with 8,000 m of climbing on a 48-hour limit. The Jabal Classic starts from Al Hamra the same morning at 7 a.m. over 103 km, and the Skyward Canyon runs 50 km from Imti, near Izki, on the Friday.
In 2025 the weekend ran as the Himam Trail Run, with a 118 km Hajar course and a 60 km Skyward Canyon. Entry is first come, first served with no lottery, and for 2026 it is still open.
Course
The Hajar Ultra starts from Al Hamra at 3:30 p.m. Thursday and closes at Birkat Al Mouz at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The Jabal Classic starts from Al Hamra at 7 a.m. Thursday and closes at 1 p.m. Friday. The Skyward Canyon starts from Imti at 7 a.m. Friday and closes at 10 p.m.
How to register
First come, first served, with no pre-registration or lottery. Runners with a valid UTMB Index had a two-day priority window from February 9, 2026, and entry opened to everyone on February 11. It stays open until the races fill, with no waiting list.