EcoTrail AlUla, the multi-track running race throughthe picturesque nature of AlUla, was held on Feb. 8 and attracted more than 260athletes from around the world. The top-ranked athletes were from the Kingdomof Saudi Arabia, the United States, and the Netherlands. The race was among theactivities of the second season of the Winter at Tantora Festival. TheRoyal Commission for AlUla organized the festival to promote AlUla as anexceptional tourist destination for heritage, arts, culture, and sports.
The race took place on three different tracks with thelongest being a 83-km track, followed by a 45-km and a 10 km-track with a groupof international athletes taking part in each of the races.
EcoTrail AlUla attracted athletes from several countriesaround the world, most notably the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany,Belgium, Switzerland, France, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia,Singapore, Jordan, Oman, Peru, Poland, and Indonesia.
The one-day trail gave the visitors the opportunity tobecome acquainted with AlUla and its distinctive natural, cultural,architectural, and historical monuments through timed jogging.
The trail also acts as a pleasant and attractive destinationfor running enthusiasts and jogging clubs, and it will be a catalyst thatencourages people to visit AlUla and Saudi Arabia to participate in a globalsporting event that promotes environmentally friendly principles andinitiatives.
