Fri. 10 Nov. 2017
Abu Dhabi, AE
Event description
The 2nd edition of the Tropic of Cancer Marathon is an Ultra Endurance desert running competition (50KM) which will take place on 10th November 2017 (arrival on 09/11/17) in Al Qua’a Area, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The Tropic of Cancer, also referred to as the Northern Tropic, is the most northerly circle of latitude on the Earth at which the Sun may appear directly overhead at its culmination. This event occurs once per year, at the time of the Northern solstice, when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun to its maximum extent.
Sponsors
Location
Venue
Al Qua'a
City
Abu Dhabi
Country
United Arab Emirates
Race
TOC Marathon
Fri. 10 Nov. 2017
06:30
Athletics | Running Road
50 km
Registration
Registration open
Tue. 18 Jul. 2017
Registration close
Sun. 15 Oct. 2017 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.
Practical info
Race pack collection
Race packs are distributed on Thursday, November 2nd 2017 (4PM - 10PM) from the registration desk at base camp.
Transport to start
Own transport to the start.
Transport from finish
Own transport from the finish.
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Advanced
Support stations
Fully self support | Only (contingency) water is provided (at check-points on the course).
Highlights
Salt flats and sand dunes along Tropic of Cancer line, Al Quaa Desert, Abu Dhabi.
Spectators area(s)
Facilities & services
Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Toilets
Only at start & finish.
Changing rooms
Only at start & finish.
Showers
Other
Meals & hydration (water) is provided. Bring along your own accommodation (tent).
Timing & certification
Timing
Manual timing
Certificate
Electronic certificates
Medals
Finisher & Finalists medals
Trophies
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Overall Male & Female winners.
Race

TOC Marathon

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 50 km
Start date
Fri. 10 Nov. 2017
Start time
06:30
Start location
Al Qua'a, Abu Dhabi (AE)
Finish location
Al Qua'a, Abu Dhabi (AE)
Cut-off
8h
Age categories
/ 18-99
Map & accomodation
Organisation
Company
UAEndurance
Event contact
Servatius Palmans
Phone
+971 50 6549543