Riyadh: AlUla will once again host the AlUla Wellness Festival, inviting visitors to unwind, reconnect, and take part in a wide range of wellness and fitness experiences across the region's iconic landscapes from October 24 to November 1.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the festival is part of the AlUla Moments calendar and focuses on physical and mental wellbeing through movement, mindfulness, and community-based activities. The program caters to all levels, offering a balance of personal reflection and collective experiences in a unique natural setting, with activities ranging from calm and stillness to high-energy challenges.
This year's festival introduces new mass participation events, sparking competition in running, cycling, and swimming. The festival will kick off with the AlUla Duathlon, a multisport event featuring Olympic, Sprint, and Kids' distances. Participants will traverse AlUla's varied terrain, including desert, oasis, and mountain routes. Winter Park's race village will offer food options and live DJ sets for both participants and spectators.
On Saturday, October 25, the AlUla Half Marathon will take place, featuring 21.1km, 10km, 5km, 3km, and 1.5km children's races. The course runs through AlUla's scenic heritage areas, serving as an official lead-up to the 2026 Riyadh Marathon. Entertainment and hospitality will be available for attendees.
The triathlon, set at the Our Habitas AlUla swimming pool, includes a 3,000m static row, 3,000m static cycle, and a 300m swim. Participants will compete in timed waves, followed by a post-race breakfast, combining athletic challenge with a relaxed setting.
Cyclists can train with professional riders from Team Jayco AlUla through a guided program that includes two 90km rides and coaching sessions, supported by team staff. This offers cycling enthusiasts insight into elite competition within AlUla's open-air terrain.
The AlUla 24-Hour Endurance Race invites teams and solo runners to complete as many laps as possible of the 8km Camel Track within 24 hours. Open to groups of various sizes, the event tests endurance, teamwork, and mental focus.
The AlUla Yoga Program will offer 78 sessions at multiple locations alongside Les Mills fitness classes at iconic sites like Elephant Rock and Maraya Rooftop. Fitness enthusiasts will have the chance to train with Les Mills and their instructors, with further details to be announced soon.
Blending heritage, landscape, and wellness practices, the AlUla Wellness Festival continues to grow as a destination for those seeking to reset both body and mind in a unique setting.
For bookings and more information, visit experiencealula.com