AlUla Set to Host International Endurance Race with Riders from 12 Countries

AlUla Governorate is set to host the Saudi Arabian Olympic and Paralympic Committee Endurance Cup on Saturday at AlFursan Equestrian Village, welcoming 200 male and female riders from 12 countries.

Organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla in collaboration with the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation, the event features a flagship 120-kilometer CEI2* race spread across four stages. It also includes an international 100-kilometer CEI1* race, alongside two local competitions over distances of 40 and 80 kilometers.

Veterinary checks for participating horses, as well as a technical briefing outlining race rules and instructions for riders, will be conducted on Friday. The races are scheduled to commence at dawn on Saturday.

Endurance racing in AlUla continues to draw significant international attention, driven by world-class organization, breathtaking natural landscapes, and the region’s long-standing equestrian heritage.

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