Thaniya category races to begin at Crown Prince Camel Festival in Taif
Thaniya category competitions kick off tomorrow at the 2026 Crown Prince Camel Festival in Taif, featuring major prizes and fierce competition.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Thaniya category, the fourth approved class in the 2026 Crown Prince Camel Festival, will begin tomorrow at the historic Taif camel racing track.
The event will feature 20 races over a distance of 6 kilometers, with total prize money exceeding 5.3 million riyals (SAR).
Race and prize details
The morning session will include 16 races—four open and 12 general—with combined prizes of 1.36 million riyals.
In the evening, four races will be held for the Crown Prince Festival Cups, offering prizes totaling over 4 million riyals. The winner of the “Bakar - General” Cup will receive a prize of 700,000 riyals.
Festival stages and sponsorship
The Thaniya competitions are among the final stages of the festival, preceding the concluding categories, and are marked by intense rivalry among camel owners for race and cup titles.
The eighth edition of the Crown Prince Camel Festival is held under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister, and organized by the Saudi Camel Federation, with total prize money exceeding 50 million riyals.