The Himam Trail Run is Oman’s premier trail running event, set amidst the rugged beauty of the Al Hajar Mountains. It offers a range of race distances to cater to various skill levels and ambitions. The 118 km Hajar Ultra is the flagship event, while the 60 km Skyward Canyon and the 35 km Old Capital Trail provide challenging alternatives. For those seeking a shorter experience, the 22 km Scenic Sprint is ideal. These events immerse runners in Oman’s rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes, with well-organized aid stations, enthusiastic volunteers, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Races
Race Date:
12 December, 2025
The Scenic Sprint is a 22 km trail race in the Al Hajar Mountains of Oman, perfect for runners seeking a shorter but rewarding trail experience. It offers stunning views and an accessible challenge for participants of varying skill levels.
Race Date:
12 December, 2025
The Old Capital Trail is a 35 km trail race set in the picturesque Al Hajar Mountains of Oman. It offers runners a moderately challenging course, combining scenic landscapes with a memorable trail running experience.
Race Date:
12 December, 2025
The Skyward Canyon is a 60 km trail race that takes runners through the scenic Al Hajar Mountains of Oman. Designed for experienced trail runners, it offers a challenging yet rewarding adventure across diverse terrain and breathtaking landscapes.
Race Date:
11 December, 2025
The Hajar Ultra is a premier 118 km trail race set in the stunning Al Hajar Mountains of Oman. This challenging ultra marathon tests runners’ endurance and navigation skills across rugged terrain, offering an unforgettable experience for experienced trail runners.
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FAQs
What is the Scenic Sprint?
How long is the Scenic Sprint?
Where does the Scenic Sprint take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Scenic Sprint?
How can I prepare for the Scenic Sprint?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Scenic Sprint?
The Scenic Sprint is a 22 km trail race in the Al Hajar Mountains of Oman, perfect for runners seeking a shorter but rewarding trail experience. It offers stunning views and an accessible challenge for participants of varying skill levels.
The Scenic Sprint is 22km long.
The Scenic Sprint takes place in Al Hamra, Jabal Akhdar, Oman.
The Scenic Sprint elevation gain is 530 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Scenic Sprint?
The Scenic Sprint is a 22 km trail race in the Al Hajar Mountains of Oman, perfect for runners seeking a shorter but rewarding trail experience. It offers stunning views and an accessible challenge for participants of varying skill levels.
How long is the Scenic Sprint?
The Scenic Sprint is 22km long.
Where does the Scenic Sprint take place?
The Scenic Sprint takes place in Al Hamra, Jabal Akhdar, Oman.
What is the elevation gain of the Scenic Sprint?
The Scenic Sprint elevation gain is 530 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Scenic Sprint?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Scenic Sprint?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Old Capital Trail?
How long is the Old Capital Trail?
Where does the Old Capital Trail take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Old Capital Trail?
How can I prepare for the Old Capital Trail?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Old Capital Trail?
The Old Capital Trail is a 35 km trail race set in the picturesque Al Hajar Mountains of Oman. It offers runners a moderately challenging course, combining scenic landscapes with a memorable trail running experience.
The Old Capital Trail is 35km long.
The Old Capital Trail takes place in Al Hamra, Jabal Akhdar, Oman.
The Old Capital Trail elevation gain is 1500 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Old Capital Trail?
The Old Capital Trail is a 35 km trail race set in the picturesque Al Hajar Mountains of Oman. It offers runners a moderately challenging course, combining scenic landscapes with a memorable trail running experience.
How long is the Old Capital Trail?
The Old Capital Trail is 35km long.
Where does the Old Capital Trail take place?
The Old Capital Trail takes place in Al Hamra, Jabal Akhdar, Oman.
What is the elevation gain of the Old Capital Trail?
The Old Capital Trail elevation gain is 1500 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Old Capital Trail?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Old Capital Trail?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Skyward Canyon?
How long is the Skyward Canyon?
Where does the Skyward Canyon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Skyward Canyon?
How can I prepare for the Skyward Canyon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Skyward Canyon?
The Skyward Canyon is a 60 km trail race that takes runners through the scenic Al Hajar Mountains of Oman. Designed for experienced trail runners, it offers a challenging yet rewarding adventure across diverse terrain and breathtaking landscapes.
The Skyward Canyon is 60km long.
The Skyward Canyon takes place in Al Hamra, Jabal Akhdar, Oman.
The Skyward Canyon elevation gain is 2750 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Skyward Canyon?
The Skyward Canyon is a 60 km trail race that takes runners through the scenic Al Hajar Mountains of Oman. Designed for experienced trail runners, it offers a challenging yet rewarding adventure across diverse terrain and breathtaking landscapes.
How long is the Skyward Canyon?
The Skyward Canyon is 60km long.
Where does the Skyward Canyon take place?
The Skyward Canyon takes place in Al Hamra, Jabal Akhdar, Oman.
What is the elevation gain of the Skyward Canyon?
The Skyward Canyon elevation gain is 2750 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Skyward Canyon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Skyward Canyon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Hajar Ultra?
How long is the Hajar Ultra?
Where does the Hajar Ultra take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Hajar Ultra?
How can I prepare for the Hajar Ultra?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Hajar Ultra?
The Hajar Ultra is a premier 118 km trail race set in the stunning Al Hajar Mountains of Oman. This challenging ultra marathon tests runners’ endurance and navigation skills across rugged terrain, offering an unforgettable experience for experienced trail runners.
The Hajar Ultra is 118km long.
The Hajar Ultra takes place in Al Hamra, Jabal Akhdar, Oman.
The Hajar Ultra elevation gain is 5850 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Hajar Ultra?
The Hajar Ultra is a premier 118 km trail race set in the stunning Al Hajar Mountains of Oman. This challenging ultra marathon tests runners’ endurance and navigation skills across rugged terrain, offering an unforgettable experience for experienced trail runners.
How long is the Hajar Ultra?
The Hajar Ultra is 118km long.
Where does the Hajar Ultra take place?
The Hajar Ultra takes place in Al Hamra, Jabal Akhdar, Oman.
What is the elevation gain of the Hajar Ultra?
The Hajar Ultra elevation gain is 5850 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Hajar Ultra?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Hajar Ultra?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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