Mleiha National Park Mountain Bike Challenge set for September 21

September 14, 2025 / 7:58 PM

Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Sports Council, in collaboration with the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and other supporting entities, is organizing the latest edition of the Mleiha National Park Mountain Bike Challenge on Sunday, September 21. This event is part of Sharjah’s annual community sports initiative.

Race details and timings

The challenge will host 300 participants, including professional athletes and fans of mountain, desert, and fat bikes. Covering a 21 km route, the race begins and ends at the entrance to Mleiha National Park. The schedule starts at 6:30 AM with the electric bike race, followed by the mountain bike and desert bike races at five-minute intervals.

Awards and recognition

Top finishers will receive commemorative medals and cash prizes, recognizing their achievements in one of Sharjah’s most scenic and historic landscapes.

A unique sporting destination

Mleiha’s terrain—featuring desert landscapes and rugged mountains—is recognized as an archaeological and historical site, listed by UNESCO. Riders and spectators will experience the Mleiha, Al Fayah, and Al Buhais mountains, blending adventure with natural beauty.

Promoting tourism and adventure

The event aligns with Sharjah’s broader efforts to promote tourism through sport, tying into Shurooq’s “Come Closer” campaign, which aims to position Mleiha as a hub for sports, cycling, and adventure tourism.