The Oman desert, with its immense dunes and lush palms, is fascinating. The Oman Desert Marathon is a 165 km race run in four stages.
Born in 2013, the Oman Desert Marathon is a self-sufficient 165 km race with five stages, including a night stage, across the spectacular Omani landscape and its varieties, from the Oasis Al Wasil, crossing the desert to the Arabian Sea We invite you to take part in an exceptional marathon adventure, one of the most extraordinary sporting events on sand, and an extreme challenge in the amazing and
31/07/2026
The Oman Desert Marathon family mourns the loss of Nadhira Al Harthy, the first Omani woman to summit Everest, following the avalanche on Broad Peak.
Her courage inspired adventurers across Oman and beyond to go past their fears and chase their own summits. A brave soul with a kind heart.
Our deepest condolences to her family, her teammates, and all who knew her. May she rest in peace.
This World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, we're celebrating deserts and rangelands as vast, living landscapes.
Every step across the sand offers an opportunity to connect with nature and appreciate its resilience.
Together with Sports for Nature, we want to show how sport can connect us with these fragile ecosystems and encourage action to protect and restore them for all future generations.
07/06/2026
Oman has long been one of the most stable and diplomatically active countries in the Middle East ,a consistent voice for dialogue and neutrality. A friend to all, enemy to none. That role has not changed.
We are aware of the current situation in the region and we take it seriously. ODM has always put the safety and confidence of our runners first, and that remains true today. We are monitoring developments closely and will reach out to you directly when registrations open.
The desert will be ready. We look forward to seeing you there.
The ODM Team 🏜️
01/06/2026
Every woman who laces up and steps onto a trail makes the trail bigger for the next one. June 1 is Women's Trail Day, a global initiative by ITRA - InternationalTrailRunning Association to bring more women to the trails. At ODM, we want to see more women out there, at every level and every pace. Whether you walk, hike, or run, this is about moving together, connecting with the land, and discovering nature one step at a time.
Connect! Move! Run! Hike!
See you in the desert. 🏜️
📷 ODM · Thiago Diz
26/05/2026
May the joy of this Eid stay in your heart and illuminate your path throughout the year. Eid Mubarak!
17/05/2026
🇴🇲The date is confirmed
Oman Desert Marathon 2027 will take place January 9th–13th. Registrations will be opening soon, if this race is on your radar, now is the time to follow us and stay close. Entry details, categories, and everything you need to prepare are coming shortly. 🏃🐪
13/05/2026
From the dunes of Oman to the pages of 4Running Magazine. We are proud to share that our runner from Italy, Lupano, has written a powerful firsthand account of his experience at the Oman Desert Marathon and it's featured in Issue 02 of 4Running Magazine
Mario a 25-year mountain running veteran, stepped out of his comfort zone and into our Desert, finishing on the shores of the Arabian Sea. His article doesn't just describe the race. It captures the silence, the fear, the joy, the errors, and the hard-won wisdom that only the desert can teach you.
🚨 Feeling inspired? Registrations for the next edition of the Oman Desert Marathon are opening soon.
✍️ Article by Mario Lupano
📸 Photo Credit: Thiago Diz
07/05/2026
The desert has been waiting. So have we. 🏜️
ODM 2027 is coming, date almost confirmed. If the Oman Desert Marathon has been on your list, start getting ready.
More very soon. Follow us and stay close.
📸 Yahya Al Hajri