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AlUla to host first-ever Mideast Tough Mudder Infinity Challenge in February

  • During the eight-hour race, participants must accomplish the largest number of laps around the Tough Mudder obstacle course.
  • In conjunction with the Tough Mudder Infinity competition, 5km and 10km Tough Mudder competition will be held

AlUla, Saudi Arabia – The world’s most popular obstacle-course racing challenge, Tough Mudder, announced the launch of a Tough Mudder Infinity race for the first time in the Middle East, to be held on February 24 next year in AlUla Governorate, one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the world.

During the eight-hour race, participants must accomplish the largest number of laps around the Tough Mudder obstacle course. The winner is awarded one of the largest financial prizes in the history of obstacle-course racing. 

Participants can join the race individually or in teams.

In conjunction with the Tough Mudder Infinity competition, 5km and 10km Tough Mudder competition will be held, providing a group of challenges suitable for all fitness levels.

The Tough Mudder license holder in the Middle East, Nick Cartwright, said that holding the Tough Mudder Infinity competition in AlUla represents the region’s commitment to provide exceptional experiences and promoting an active lifestyle, amid the stunning views of AlUla. 

Rami Almoallim, the vice president of Destination Marketing and Management at the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), said that AlUla represents one of the most distinctive tourist destinations in the region, as it continues to attract visitors thanks to the annual “AlUla Moments” calendar, which presents many special events and festivals. 

Registration to obtain an entry card to the competition will start from next November via https://toughmudderarabia.com/.