User:Mannytheyellow/almarmoomultramarathon

Mannytheyellow/almarmoomultramarathon
Mannytheyellow/almarmoomultramarathon
Date	18 September 2020
Location	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Distance	300KM
Established	2018; 6 years ago
Organizer	FittGROUP
Official site	almarmoomultramarathon.com//

Al Marmoom Ultramarathon also known as AMUM is an annual series of desert endurance races hosted by Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve in Dubai, United Arab Emirates since 2018. Al Marmoom Ultramarathon is regarded as the world’s longest desert ultramarathon^[1].

The Venue

Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve was launched in 2018 under the initiative of UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The first unfenced desert conservation^[2] reserve in the country. The reserve spans 10% of the emirate of Dubai’s total area.

The Al Marmoom Reserve, the largest sustainable environment, tourism and recreational project in the United Arab Emirates^[3]. Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve aim to become one of the most important desert reserves in the UAE and the region, which will host eclectic and diverse wildlife, provide shelter for a wide variety of endangered animals and birds, combining education, environmental awareness, tourism and leisure.

Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve is managed by Dubai Municipality.

History

The Al Marmoom desert ultra-race was first held in 2018 as the world's longest desert race^[4]. The gruelling five-day epic race covered a distance of 270 kilometres. Organized under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council, AMUM was created to support Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve’s environmental commitment as one of the world’s leading eco desert sports and tourism destinations and wildlife conservation preserves^[5]^[6].