AlUla | 27 Muharram 1447 AH – July 22, 2025

AlUla governorate is set to come alive again with the new edition of the “Pulse of AlUla” festival, running from October 24 to November 1, 2025, as part of the “AlUla Moments” calendar, offering an exceptional experience combining physical health and mental wellness amid natural scenery considered among the most beautiful in the world.

At a Glance

  • AlUla Duathlon: a combined running and cycling race for adults and children alike.
  • AlUla Half Marathon (October 25): distances from 1.5km to 21.1km, passing through stunning heritage areas.
  • Ashar Valley Triathlon: stationary rowing, stationary cycling and swimming, capped with a breakfast for participants.

A pro cycling camp for enthusiasts. In partnership with the “Gaico AlUla” team, a training camp will bring together amateur and professional cyclists across two 90km rides, with full technical, medical and nutritional support.

A 24-hour endurance race. One of the festival's headline events is the “AlUla 24-Hour Endurance Race,” to be held at the camel racetrack in Mgheira village, challenging teams and individuals to cover the greatest distance possible over a full day.

Mental health and holistic fitness. The festival will offer 22 varied training sessions, including yoga, meditation, and strength and flexibility exercises, at scenic locations such as Elephant Rock, the rooftop of Maraya Hall, Hegra and AlUla Old Town, enhancing the experience of physical and mental balance.

Between heritage and nature. “Pulse of AlUla” embodies a philosophy of blending nature, heritage and wellness, giving visitors a unique chance to reconnect with themselves and with nature through events that enrich body, mind and spirit alike.

For registration and event details, visit experiencealula.com.