If you complete any distance of HIGHLANDER successfully, you will receive a unique experience to remember every time you look up in the sky, lifetime friends, a hard-earned HIGHLANDER Title, Pin, Patch, and Certificate.

This is a hiking adventure, not a race. 

Checkpoints are open from 6AM to 6PM (in the periods specified for individual checkpoints).

Yes. rain is part of the challenge. However, organizers work closely with local enforcement and if there are signs of a serious storm, other options will be taken into consideration and participants will be updated accordingly.

To register for the event, complete the registration form on the event website and submit using the REGISTER NOW button.

Payments are made online only using a debit or credit card.

Capacity is limited, make sure you don't miss your slot and register now for the Adventure of a Lifetime!

Check the prices and what they include here.

You can register as a team using Team Registration for a group of 2 or 3 participants.

• We offer special rates for group registrations.
• Choose a member of your team that will make the purchase of the whole group. Congratulations, you are now a Team Captain. During the purchase, you are asked to name the team and make a password.
• You share the name and the password with the other 3 people in your team, that register as Team Members.
• Team Members register with a price of $0 but need the Team's name and password in order to register.
• The group registration is limited to a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 participants. Choose your group category based on your group number.

Please find all relevant information here.

No, all participants must come to the Check-in in person during the Check-in open hours and personally sign the event waiver.

The confirmation email is automatically sent after submitting the payment. Check your inbox and spam folders, and if confirmation is not found, please contact uae@highlanderadventure.com.

If this is your first time registering for an event on the Active.com platform, you will create an Active profile. Here you will have access to all registered events, and you can edit some of your personal details.

• Log in to https://myevents.active.com.    
• Scroll through the list of registered events
• Choose “Edit Registration Information”
• Make changes to custom questions etc.  
• Save changes

If you need to change other information (such as an email address), please contact uae@highlanderadventure.com

All participants must register in person at the event prior to the start to collect the Participant's Kit and sign the event waiver. 

We do not send out in the post the Participant's Kit. 

You will receive an email with all the information one week before the event. 

The meeting point for the event will be at the Fujairah Adventure Center in Tawiyan. There will be a designated parking area.

Alternatively, participants can take arrange their own transport straight to the start area or use our recommended transport partner to book transportation to and from as the within Tawiyeen area there are no taxis.

*Should there be any changes in logistics, registered participants will be notified by email.

Check Travel and Accommodation section for details on accommodation & transport options.

It depends on you and your body. For each participant, the Organizer will provide lunch meals, and hydration at checkpoints. There is a specific field in the registration form that includes diet preferences. A vegetarian option will be available at all checkpoints. Vegan and gluten-free options, however, will not be available.

We all have unique eating habits and feel full at different rates so if you think you need additional food / have a special diet please bring it with you.

At the moment dogs are not allowed on the HIGHLANDER events due to the challenging in terrain.

We are aware some of you might want to capture your Adventure of a Lifetime by using a drone, however, we have to point out that drones are, unfortunately, not allowed.

February is considered the “winter” season in the UAE. Though it is known to be sunny and cool temperatures, rain clouds can form suddenly. In Ras Al-Khaimah it's usually breezy, fresh during the day, and cold at night between 15c to 20c degrees, especially at the highest camp. Expect fog and cold in the morning and up to 24 - 28°C during the day. During the day it will be like a European summer day while at night it will get cold. Temperature can drop 10 degrees Celsius.

Bring well-made and durable all-weather hiking clothing suitable for layering. 

To be safe, we recommend you prepare for all types of weather as well as you can.

Of course! 

HIGHLANDER Lyra is not for professional hikers and mountaineers only. It welcomes nature lovers hungry for activity and adventure. HIGHLANDER Lyra trail is safe however it is challenging in some parts due to it being a long distance for a day hike with a variation of uphill and downhill. Though a minimum of hiking experience is required, very good physical fitness is required to push through long-distance hiking. Training month leading to the event is key to building your fitness so you can take on this challenge with more comfort and confidence.

Ask yourself this question: Can I walk 25km main street carrying 6kg on my back? If you have doubts, then you should start training today. Hiking the same in mountain terrain will be much more challenging. To fully enjoy HIGHLANDER, we strongly advise you to prepare physically beforehand. We would recommend you backpack train in advance during the months leading to the event. During your physical preparations, don't forget to test the gear also.

Above all, you must be able to carry a backpack weighing close to 5kg. You can train by carrying heavier backpacks so on the day of the event you perform better with less weight. Make sure you can walk in your hiking shoes and break them in prior to the event.

Don't underestimate the challenge. Be prepared, and start training.

Find more information on how to get ready here.

All participants should be physically prepared for tackling a 55 km or a 30km hike smoothly. We recommend some training in the months leading to HIGHLANDER Ras Al Khaimah to prepare for the adventure. 

Above all, you must be able to carry a heavy backpack (practice with a 5-7 kg and increase gradually to 15-17 kg). Make sure you can walk in your hiking shoes and break them in prior to the event.

*Backpack weight on average is between 12 to 18kg depending on how lightweight your gear is.
*The organizer will have training programs with several gyms across UAE that will help get you ready for those who require assistance in training. More info will be shared soon.

In the meantime, if you want to start training on your own, you can follow the program provided in this training video. Watch here.

In general, yes. There are however areas not covered by cellular service, which would be short stretches along the wadi.

Most hiking trails in the Tawiyeen Mountain region are marked very well. 

It is important to adhere to markers and official hiking trails. CHECKPOINTS with trained staff are very distant apart.

Always keep a map in hand and follow the signposts to stay on course and arrive safely at your destination.

The organizer will provide a GPS file of the route.

We have dedicated place check points which are marked on the map. All participants must stop at each checkpoint so organizers can keep track your location as a safety procedure.

A great idea! It has been shown that using hiking poles will reduce the accumulated stress on the feet, legs, knees, and back by sharing the load more evenly across the whole body. This is especially true when hiking long distances.

Checkpoint staff is trained for such cases. Feel free to consult them with any gear malfunction or similar issues.

Please contact the organizer at uae@highlanderadventure.com