Ajman Cycling Race 2026

The Ajman Cycling Race reaches its tenth edition on Sunday 22 November 2026, with riders rolling out at 6:45am on a looped circuit through Ajman that starts and finishes at Ajman Auto District on Sheikh Mohamad Bin Rashed Road. Organised by Endurance Sports Services, it offers road cyclists in the northern emirates a timed race over 40km, 80km or 100km, plus dedicated categories for People of Determination, and a decade on it has become a fixture of the winter cycling calendar.

Ten editions on Ajman’s roads

Most organised road races in the UAE cluster around Dubai and Abu Dhabi, so a race that has kept going for ten editions in Ajman stands out. The course runs on fully secured roads, with support from Ajman Police and the local authorities, and the organiser rates it as easy. For riders based in Ajman, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain, that means a properly closed race close to home. Late November is also when morning temperatures finally suit long efforts, so many riders treat this as their first serious target of the season.

Categories and age groups

• 40km, men and women: age groups 14 to 18, 19 to 23, 24 to 39, 40 to 49 and 50 to 99.
• 80km, women only: age groups 19 to 23, 24 to 39, 40 to 49 and 50 to 99.
• 100km, men only: the same four adult age groups as the women’s 80km.
• People of Determination: races over 40km and 100km for riders aged 19 and over, free to enter.

Every distance also has UAE and Open rankings alongside the age groups, and cash prizes go to the top finishers in each main race, with separate Emirati podiums for the 40km, 80km and 100km.

Picking the right distance

The 40km is the natural entry point, both for newer road cyclists and for teenagers aged 14 and over, who can race in a timed event alongside adults. The 80km for women and 100km for men suit club riders and experienced athletes who are comfortable holding speed in a group for longer. Separate long-distance races mean each field rides at its own pace, and the free People of Determination categories over two distances put adapted riders on the same start line, on the same morning, as everyone else.

Race rules worth knowing

The organiser sets out clear conditions for every rider. A certified helmet must be worn at all times, and bikes must be in excellent mechanical condition with working brakes and proper tyres. Headphones, mobile phones and any device that reduces awareness are banned during the race, and illegal assistance, including drafting behind vehicles, is prohibited. Officials can disqualify anyone who breaks the rules or puts others at risk, and their decisions are final. Results are based on the fastest time over the full course.

What riders receive

Entries include finisher medals, an electronic certificate, a photo service and live results, with timing handled by Endurance Sports Services using MyLaps BibTag chips. Refreshments are served after the finish. At the venue, there is parking close to the start, along with toilets, changing rooms and showers, and a registered nurse or emergency medical services team is on site throughout the race.

Entering the race

Registration runs on Hopasports and closes on Saturday 21 November, the day before the race, or sooner if places sell out. Entries are for individual athletes. Before registration closes, riders can switch category or transfer their entry to someone else, and a refund is available up to seven days before the event, minus a 10 percent administration fee.

The same organiser hosts the Ajman Auto District Run at the same venue the morning before, and the Masfout X Mountain Duathlon takes racing into Ajman’s mountain enclave later in the season. See more on the Endurance Sports Services page, browse sports events in the UAE or check things to do in November.