Saudi Arabia: Duathlon race marks the beginning of fifth AlUla
Wellness Festival
The fifth edition of the AlUla
Wellness Festival began on Friday with an exciting duathlon race, marking
the start of a weeklong celebration of health, fitness, and holistic wellbeing.
The festival runs until November 1, featuring a diverse lineup of sporting and
cultural activities set against AlUla’s breathtaking desert landscapes.
Organized under the theme of “personal growth,
fitness, and holistic wellbeing,” the event features running, cycling,
endurance sports, and a variety of adventure activities suitable for all ages.
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“The energy, the movement, the vibe — it’s all
happening at the AlUla Wellness Festival,” posted AlUla Moments,
the official platform for AlUla’s events, on X.
Festival venues include Elephant Rock, Hegra,
the Old Town Amphitheatre, Harrat Viewpoint, Heart of the Oasis, and Maraya.
Key highlights of the festival include:
·
AlUla Half Marathon
(Oct. 25): A scenic race across AlUla’s striking landscapes with five
categories for different ages and fitness levels.
·
Team Jayco AlUla Cycling
Camp (Oct. 29–30): Guided rides through rugged terrain and hands-on
workshops focusing on cycling techniques and endurance.
·
AlUla 24-Hour Endurance
Race (Oct. 31): Hosted at Mughayra Heritage Sports Village, this
event challenges solo athletes and teams to complete as many laps as possible
within 24 hours.
·
Triathlon at Ashar
Valley (Nov. 1): The finale at Winter Park, combining swimming,
cycling, and running in one of AlUla’s most scenic valleys.
Beyond sports, the festival embraces AlUla’s
cultural and historical richness with culinary experiences, heritage events,
and mindfulness sessions held at ancient sites such as Jabal Ikmah, known for
its millennia-old inscriptions.
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According
to the Experience
AlUla website, the festival “invites guests of all levels to reset,
recharge, reconnect, and strive — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.” It
combines “intense challenges and curated moments of calm,” fostering a sense of
community, transformation, and balance within AlUla’s naturally inspiring
setting.
Source: Arab News
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