The North Challenge 2026

Against The Clock Race!

2hrs - Night - Trail - Against The Clock - Ramadan Vibes

You will be racing on a breathtaking 2 km loop that takes you through the beautiful Heenat Salma farm.

Terrain varies between dirt and paved roads.

Course Information

✔ Terrain: Flat with some off-road sections – trail-specific running shoes are not required.
✔ Hydration: Two water stations will be available on the course.
✔ Night Race – Mandatory Headlamp: All runners must wear a headlamp for visibility.

⚠️ Safety Reminders:

The course will have reflective markers & directional signs, but visibility is still reduced at night.
Be extra cautious at turns and uneven surfaces to avoid tripping.
Stay alert for other runners, especially when overtaking or being overtaken.
If you feel disoriented or unwell, stop at the nearest aid station or alert a race marshal.

Date: 27th of February, 2026
Time: Race start at 08:00 PM
Event Schedule:

Time	Activity	Details
5:37 PM	Iftar Available	Meals available for purchase at the race village.
6:30 PM	BIB Collection Opens	Pick up your BIB number and timing chip at the registration desk.
7:30 PM	Course Closes Off	Arrive before 7:30 PM to avoid access restrictions.
7:45 PM	BIB Collection Closes	Last chance to collect your race materials.
7:50 PM	Final Race Briefing	Gather at the start line for last-minute instructions.
8:00 PM	Race Starts 🚀	The 2-hour challenge begins!
10:00 PM	Race Ends 🏁	Runners on the course may finish their final loop.
10:30 PM	Prize Ceremony 🏆	Awards for top solo and team runners.
10:45 PM onwards	Suhoor Available	Post-race Suhoor meals available for purchase.

Race Categories:

General Rules:

Format: A 2-hour challenge where runners complete as many 2 km loops as possible.
Categories: Solo Racers & Teams of 2 or 3 (Relay).
Timing: Gun-start – the race starts for everyone when the 2-hour countdown begins.
At the 2-hour mark, the race stops, but any runner already on the course may complete their final loop.
Any loop started before the 2-hour mark must be completed to count.
Winner: The runner/team with the most loops wins. In case of a tie, the one finishing their last loop first is ranked higher.

Team Relay Rules:

Each team consists of 2 or 3 runners.
Only one runner is allowed on the course at a time.
Teams can rotate runners after finishing any lap, but exchanges must happen in the designated relay zone near the start/finish line.
A runner may complete multiple consecutive loops before switching.
To switch, the incoming runner must hand over the team’s ankle timing chip before the next teammate starts.
Disqualification: If a runner starts a loop without properly receiving the timing chip.

Scoring & Ranking:

Solo Category: Ranked by total completed loops.
Team Category: Ranked by total team loops.
Tiebreaker: If two runners/teams complete the same number of loops, the one finishing their last loop first is ranked higher.