Fri. 28 Nov. - Mon. 8 Dec. 2025
Riyadh, SA

Event description


The Empty Quarter Run Exploration is open to everybody, the hidden door of the biggest sand desert in the world, located in Saudi Arabia: the Rub Al Khali.

The EQRUN EXPLORATION is a walking/running experience accessible to everyone in this Legendary place. It starts from the Center of the Empty Quarter (Rub Al Khali) Desert!

This event is THE FIRST EVER DONE, and it was just IMPOSSIBLE to think that one day, in the centre of the biggest sand desert on the planet, a group of adventurers could run a Marathon.

It is a unique opportunity to enter and live in an extraordinary place full of mystery and legends.

Participants can be runners/walkers, and if you are a desert lover, you can join this experience as a traveller living this experience enjoying marvellous scenarios and short walks.

Location #

Venue
Start & Finish in Riyadh | Event in Rub Al Khali
City
Riyadh
Country
Saudi Arabia

Challenge #

42KM One Day Stage + 40KM in 4 Days
Fri. 28 Nov. 2025
06:00
Athletics | Running Trail
5 d
EUR 7,850.00
Register
Registration fees: Included VAT | Excluded 5% Service Fee

Registration #

Registration open
Thu. 10 Apr. 2025
Registration close
Sun. 31 Aug. 2025 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Included
- 2 nights' accommodation in a double room with half board in Riyadh - 9 nights in the Rub Al Khali Desert in private tent accommodation - Water and food supplies (breakfast, light lunch, dinner) during the whole desert experience - Organization and medical supervision during the EQRE
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.
If an athlete is unable to participate on race day for any reason:
- A refund of the race entry fee is available up to 30 days before the event (a 10% administration fee applies).
- Alternatively, before registration closes, an athlete may change race category or transfer their entry to another athlete (subject to our Terms of Service and the prevailing registration fee at the time of transfer).

Refund policy for event changes:
- Cancelled events: You’ll be contacted and refunded automatically.
- Rescheduled events: We’ll notify you of the new date and time. If you’re unable to attend, refunds are available upon request.
- Store purchases: These are non-refundable.

Note: All refunds are subject to a 10% administration fee.

Practical info #

Course / track / circuit #

Difficulty
Advanced
Support stations

Facilities & services #

Medical
No medical services
Parking
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers

Timing & certification #

Timing
No timing
Certificate
Electronic certificates
Medals
Finisher medals
Trophies

Challenge

42KM One Day Stage + 40KM in 4 Days #

Duration
  • Athletics | Running Trail 5 d
Start date
Fri. 28 Nov. 2025
Start time
06:00
Start location
Start & Finish in Riyadh | Event in Rub Al Khali, Riyadh (SA)
Finish location
Start & Finish in Riyadh | Event in Rub Al Khali, Riyadh (SA)
Age categories
/ 18-99
Registration fee
18yr - 99yr EUR 7,850.00
Note(s)
- Stage 1: 42km Starting from the Center of The Rub Al Khali
- Stage 2: 10km
- Stage 3: 10km
- Stage 4: 10km
- Stage 5: 10km

Map & accomodation

Organisation

Company
ETRUSCAN
Phone
+39 334 365 1861

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