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- The festival, which runs until Nov. 1, is 鈥榓 celebration of personal growth, fitness and holistic wellbeing鈥櫬� 聽 聽 聽
RIYADH: The fifth AlUla Wellness Festival began on Friday with a duathlon and will continue until Nov. 1.
Various sporting competitions will be held throughout the festival in the stunning natural surroundings of AlUla, including running, endurance sports, and cycling, in addition to 鈥渁dventure activities鈥� for all age groups.
鈥淭he energy, the movement, the vibe 鈥� it鈥檚 all happening at the AlUla Wellness Festival,鈥� AlUla Moments, the official account of AlUla festivals and events posted on X.
Events will be held daily at AlUla鈥檚 iconic landmarks including Elephant Rock, Hegra, the Old Town Amphitheatre, Harrat Viewpoint, Heart of the Oasis, and Maraya.
The Team Jayco AlUla Cycling Camp will be held on Oct. 29 and 30, offering participants guided tours through AlUla鈥檚 rugged terrain, along with specialized workshops on riding techniques and training.
The AlUla Half Marathon 鈥� a race through AlUla鈥檚 iconic scenery - will take place Oct. 25, featuring five race categories catering to various age groups and fitness levels.
Mughayra Heritage Sports Village will host the AlUla 24-Hour Endurance Race on October 31, challenging athletes to complete as many laps as possible within a full day, individually or in teams, while Ashar Valley will host a triathlon on Nov. 1 at the Winter Park.
The festival also includes culture- and heritage-themed events, including exclusive culinary sessions in historic settings such as Jabal Ikmah, an open-air museum that tells the stories of ancient civilizations through its inscriptions.
The festival is 鈥渁 celebration of personal growth, fitness and holistic wellbeing, set in one of the world鈥檚 most naturally energizing landscapes,鈥� according to the Experience AlUla website.
鈥淔rom athletic events to mindfulness and movement, music, and nourishment, the festival invites guests of all levels to reset, recharge, reconnect and strive - physically, emotionally, and spiritually,鈥� the site continues. 鈥淭he festival offers intense challenges, curated moments of calm for everyone, and fosters both personal transformation and a powerful sense of community, all grounded in the beauty and authenticity of AlUla.鈥�