Masfout X Mountain Duathlon 2026

Masfout X is a mountain duathlon in Masfut, Ajman’s enclave in the Hajar Mountains, held on Wednesday 2 December 2026, UAE National Day, with a 7am mass start from Masfut Museum. Presented by the Department of Tourism Development in Ajman and organised by Endurance Sports Services, it links a trail run, a bike leg and a second trail run into a short multisport race on winding mountain paths, far from the flat roads of the coastal cities.

Racing in Ajman’s mountain enclave

Masfut is a small town surrounded by rocky peaks and wadis, separated from the rest of Ajman and set inland among the Hajar Mountains. Start and finish are at Masfut Museum, so competitors line up in the heart of the town before heading out onto the trails. The organiser describes fast, technical trails, rugged bike segments and mountain scenery throughout, which gives the race a very different character from the road events that fill most of the UAE calendar. Holding it on National Day also turns the long weekend into a reason to explore a corner of the country many residents have never visited.

Run, bike, run

• Run 1: a 3.7km trail run.
• Bike: a 10.5km bike leg.
• Run 2: a 4.3km trail run back to the finish.

On paper the total distance is modest, and the listing rates the difficulty as easy, yet the organiser also says the course is designed with advanced athletes in mind while welcoming all ages and abilities. In practice, the distances are short enough for a determined newcomer to finish, while the mountain terrain gives experienced athletes plenty to push against. Trail running shoes are compulsory, and water stations are set along the run course and at the finish.

Solo, pairs or a team of three

Individual entries race in men’s and women’s age groups: 13 to 15, 16 to 18, 19 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49 and 50 to 99. Teams of two or three are also welcome for ages 13 and over, so a runner and a cyclist can split the work, or three friends can take one leg each. That makes Masfout X a sensible first multisport event for anyone strong in only one discipline. Every finisher receives a medal, and entry also includes a T-shirt, refreshments, a photo service, live results and an electronic certificate.

Race morning timetable

Race-day registration and the transition area open at 5:45am and close at 6:45am, fifteen minutes before the gun. Timing uses MyLaps BibTag chips, which must be returned after the race, and the race bib is fixed to the front of the bike with a second number worn on the chest. Personal belongings must be collected from transition before 9am, when the award ceremony begins. On site there is parking near the venue, toilets, changing rooms and showers, with a registered nurse or emergency medical services on hand.

Bib collection and entries

Bibs are collected in advance from the Endurance Bicycles shop in Sharjah on 29 November, 30 November and 1 December, from 9am to 9:30pm each day. Anyone collecting for a friend needs a copy of that person’s Emirates ID. Registration runs through Hopasports and closes on 1 December 2026, or earlier if the race is fully booked. Category changes and transfers are possible until registration closes, and refunds are available up to seven days before the event, less a 10% administration fee. More about the starting point is on our Masfut Museum page, and you can see other races by the same team on the Endurance Sports Services page.

More races this season

For a longer multisport challenge later in the month, the Fujairah International Triathlon follows on 13 December. Browse more sports events in the UAE or see things to do in December.