Himam lists Jabal Akhdar trail run for 2 October 2026
Published on 10/04/2026 at 05:07 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Himam Adventures listed a trail run at Jabal Akhdar (Jabal al Akhdar) in Oman for 2 October 2026, linking the event with the mountain region near Nizwa. The listing identified the venue as Jabal Akhdar and described routes through deep valleys, high peaks and terraced farms.
Jabal Akhdar Trail Run was listed for 2 October
The Jabal Akhdar Trail Run was organised by Himam Adventures, according to the event page. The listing gave 2 October 2026 as the event date and placed the race in the Wilayat of Niyabah, within the mountain area associated with Nizwa.
The programme listed a Fun Race for children aged eight to nine, followed by routes of 4, 10, 20, 30 and 50 kilometres. The published format therefore covered several distances rather than one single course. It also made the mountain terrain part of the event's identity, with the organiser describing a landscape of valleys, peaks and agricultural terraces. The event listing for 2 October remains the organiser's published reference for the date, place and route options.
Mountain terrain connects the race with Nizwa
Jabal Akhdar is part of Oman's Al Hajar mountain range. The official tourism portal places the area in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate and describes the Saiq Plateau at about 2,000 metres above sea level, while the mountain rises to 2,980 metres. Its valleys, orchards and terraces explain why a trail-running programme here differs from a road race in nearby Nizwa.
The setting also gives the 2 October event a clear geographical frame. Competitors were directed to a mountain landscape rather than an urban venue, while visitors approaching from Nizwa encounter a high plateau connected with villages, farms and wadis. The official mountain destination guide identifies the plateau, the surrounding range and the agricultural character of the area.
What the 2 October race reveals about the mountain
The published route choices show how the event used the place as more than a backdrop. Shorter courses allowed the programme to include children and recreational runners, while the 50-kilometre option reflected the scale of the surrounding mountain terrain. That combination links the race programme with the region's established hiking and outdoor identity.
The wider landscape is also part of the travel context. Oman’s Foreign Ministry describes the Al Hajar Mountains as a region of rugged scenery and names Jabal Akhdar among the country's high peaks. Nizwa is one of the historic cities listed in the same tourism information, making it the nearest recognised urban reference for travellers planning a visit to the mountain area.
Visiting Jabal Akhdar: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Jabal Akhdar Trail Run was listed for 2 October 2026 at Jabal Akhdar in the Wilayat of Niyabah. The published programme included 4, 10, 20, 30 and 50-kilometre routes.
- The race was a scheduled sporting event rather than a permanent change to access. The event listing does not announce a closure of the mountain, a changed entrance or a special opening.
- The mountain area is near Nizwa in Oman and is reached through a checkpoint. The resort's visitor information states that a four-wheel-drive vehicle is required for access to Jabal Akhdar.
- The terrain includes high peaks, deep valleys, wadis and terraced farms. Visitors should therefore expect mountain ground and gradients rather than a flat urban course.
- Arabic is the official language and the national currency is the Omani rial. The country uses the metric system for route distances and elevations.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Jabal Akhdar
When did the Jabal Akhdar Trail Run take place?
The organiser listed the Jabal Akhdar Trail Run for 2 October 2026 at Jabal Akhdar in Oman.
What is Jabal Akhdar?
It is a mountain area in Oman's Al Hajar range, with the Saiq Plateau, terraced farms, valleys and high peaks.
Where is Jabal Akhdar and how do you get there?
It is near Nizwa in Oman. Visitor information states that access through the mountain checkpoint requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
