The Hatta Hills Run 2020 offers spectacular scenery for the 21.1km Half Marathon and 10km runners as the route takes you through palm treed villages, up to the beautiful blue waters of the reservoir and dam with the majestic Hajar mountains in the distance, as well as some challenging hills to increase the heart rate. The 5km runners will head out the hotel and will run through Hatta, while for the 2.5km runners, a X-Country course has been prepared within the beautiful and hilly grounds of the Hotel which will finish in the same place as all other runners on the morning. This run is for the whole family with 4 different distances to choose from on the day. From the advanced and the long distance runners to the more social and those enjoying the natural beauty. All ages and abilities are invited and a mix of on and off-road running will be experienced by all runners.

All finishers receive a breakfast snack box, bring your picnic blankets and enjoy relaxing and socializing in the Hatta race village with friends and family after your run. JA Hatta Fort Hotel also have a fantastic offer for all the runners, friends and supporters: swimming pool passes are available for sale at AED100 per person for the day of the race and includes shower access, a barbeque, and entrance to the pool for the day.

Course Highlights: Spectacular scenery, Hatta Dam and Reservoir, views of majestic Hajar mountains, challenging hills, palm treed villages, Hatta Fort, closed roads, JA Hatta Fort Hotel.

• How do I find my race number?

  Race Numbers will be allocated once entries close and be available for download from midday on the Wednesday before the Race.

• When is Race Check In and race number and timing chip collection?

  On the morning of the race at Race Check In from 6am.
  You must have checked in and received your timing chip 30 minutes before your race start.

• What are the race timings?

  06h00 Race Check In Opens
  06h45 Race Check In Closes For 21km, 10km & 5km
  06h50 Race Briefing For 21km, 10km & 5km
  07h00 21km Start
  07h05 10km Start
  07h10 5km Start
  08h45 Race Briefing For 2.5km And Race Check In Closes
  09h00 2.5km Start – Cross Country Within The Grounds Of The Hotel
  10h00 Cut Off Time For All Races
  10h00 Prize Giving And Snack Breakfast Picnic Box In The Race Village At The Hotel

• Where is the event venue?

  JA Hatta Fort Hotel, Easy drive to Hatta via main roads and NO passport control.

• Parking Info:

  Once you enter the hotel main entrance, follow signage to parking area.

• What is the level of difficulty of the course?

  For competitors of all levels, Challenging course with uphills and downhills

• Race Surfaces by Distance:

  21.1km Half Marathon – 80% tarred road, 20% hard compact gravel
  10km – 90% tarred road, 10% hard compact gravel
  5km – 100% tarred road
  2.5km – 10% tarred road, 90% trail running

• What are the support stations and where are they placed?

  There are water stations every 2/3km out on course and 1 at the finish line.

• Family Discounts:

  Family discounts are available for families of 3 or more wanting to enter this event, and are ONLY for parents and THEIR children and is offered by Super Sports to make it more economically viable for the whole family to participate. To avail of the family discount, please email [email protected], so that the family discount code can be given to you.

• Accommodation:

  JA Hatta Fort Hotel – only 51 rooms in total, book ASAP 04 814 5400 or Hatta Wadi Hub has 2 camping options, free or paid, both have shower and toilets.

• JA Hatta Fort Hotel Pool pass and BBQ offer:

  Pool and Bbq special - For race day only, JA Hatta Fort Hotel have a fantastic offer for all the runners, friends and supporters. Swimming pool & Barbeque vouchers are available for sale at AED100 per person, for race day and include a barbeque buffet and entrance to the pool. Children 6 – 12 years are AED50 each. Or Barbeque only vouchers for AED75 per person. Make it a day in Hatta and avail of these fantastic offers. For those who prefer, there is a full breakfast and lunch buffet for sale at the hotel restaurant.

• Race Results:

  Provisional results directly after prize giving and final results once all has been checked and confirmed at http://www.supersportsuae.com/race-results/

• Race Photos:

  The available race photos can be found on Facebook: Super Sports Events and are posted 72 hours after race finish. Individual photos are not included in the race fee nor guaranteed.

• More Event Information:

  All information regarding the Race (Race Briefing, Race Course etc.) can be found in the Event Downloads section of this Race (on the right side of this page), so ensure you have a clear understanding of the rules and regulations as well as what the course will look like / entail.