The AlUla Wellness Festival will return from October 24 to November 1, bringing an expanded calendar of wellness, fitness, and endurance events to one of Saudi Arabia’s most scenic and historic landscapes. The festival forms part of the annual AlUla Moments calendar and focuses on physical and mental wellbeing through movement, mindfulness, and shared experiences.
Set among the mountains, desert valleys, and heritage landmarks of AlUla, the festival aims to provide both high-energy challenges and slower-paced moments of calm. The programming is designed for participants of all levels, offering opportunities for personal reflection, physical achievement, and collective participation in a natural setting.
This year’s edition will introduce a series of mass participation events, including the launch of the AlUla Duathlon, which features Olympic, Sprint, and Kids’ races. The duathlon combines running and cycling through terrain that includes desert plains, oasis routes, and mountainous paths. A race village at Winter Park will include food vendors and DJ sets throughout the day for both participants and spectators.
On Saturday, October 25, runners will take part in the AlUla Half Marathon. The event includes 21.1km, 10km, 5km, 3km, and 1.5km children’s distances. The route passes through heritage areas and natural scenery unique to AlUla. The half marathon is also an official lead-up event to the 2026 Riyadh Marathon. Entertainment and hospitality services will be available to runners and attendees throughout the day.
The festival will also feature a triathlon set at the Our Habitas AlUla swimming pool. The event includes a 3,000-meter static row, a 3,000-meter static cycle, and a 300-meter swim, all conducted in timed waves. Participants will receive a post-race breakfast and compete in a venue that combines athletic challenge with a relaxed outdoor environment.
Cyclists will have the chance to train with professionals through the Team Jayco AlUla Cycling Camp. The program includes two 90km rides, coaching support, and sessions led by staff from the professional cycling team, including mechanics, nutritionists, and a team doctor. The experience offers a closer look into the routines and strategies used by elite cyclists.
For endurance athletes, the AlUla 24-Hour Endurance Race will challenge teams and individuals to complete as many 8km laps of the Camel Track as possible within 24 hours. Open to teams of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12, the event tests physical endurance, teamwork, and sustained focus in an outdoor setting.
The wellness program will also include a broad range of movement and mindfulness activities. The AlUla Yoga Program will feature 78 sessions across locations such as Banyan Tree, Our Habitas AlUla, Shaden Resort, and the Five Senses Sanctuary. Running parallel to the yoga sessions, Les Mills fitness classes will take place in 22 locations throughout AlUla, including Elephant Rock, Harrat Viewpoint, Maraya Rooftop, and Hegra. Led by elite Les Mills instructors, the sessions are open to all fitness levels.
With its combination of heritage, landscape, and wellbeing practices, the AlUla Wellness Festival continues to grow as a seasonal destination for those interested in movement, recovery, and community-based experiences. The setting provides a backdrop that is both physically striking and culturally significant, offering participants an experience that connects health and environment.
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