Dubai: The Al Marmoum Desert Run is back for its second year with the first in a three-part series starting from 6am on October 12.

The event is open to runners of all levels with 5-km and 10-km routes on offer.

Registration shuts Wednesday. The second event in the series is on December 7 with the third happening on March 8. A desert night run is also launching on November 14.

Entrance to the October 12 event costs Dh105. To register visit https://www.hopasports.com/en/event/the-desert-run-at-al-marmoom-201819-series-1-of-3.