Location
Hudayriyat Island
Schedule
17th, 18th, 31th May and 1st June 2025
Sunset Sports Are Back – Beyond the Sunset Series Returns to Hudayriyat Island
After a record-breaking edition in 2024, Beyond the Sunset Series is back for an even bigger third edition. Taking place across two weekends, 17–18 May and 31 May–1 June 2025. This after-hours race series offers cooler air, stunning coastal routes, and one high-energy atmosphere.
Run. Ride. Swim. Skate. Choose your sport – or take on more than one – and compete against the setting sun. With professionally timed distances, cash prizes up for grabs, and races open to all ages and abilities, it’s set to be one of this summer’s most accessible and exciting community events
Ready to race the sunset?
To view race details and register, select each sport tab below:
Run — Beyond the Sunset
Back for 2025, run where the city slows down. Join hundreds across two race distances in an evening series made for movement, not heat. Whether you are chasing personal bests or just showing up, this is your start line.
Location: Marsana, Hudayriyat Island
Date: Saturday, 17 May
Timings: 18:00 to 21:00
Age limit: All ages welcome
Races: 5 km, 3 km (7 age categories for each distance)
Prizes*: AED 100-500
Entry fee: AED 55-80
* Prize money will be awarded to the top three winners in each age group in both Male and Female category of the 5 km run only. There will be no prize money for the 3 km run.
Swim — Beyond the Sunset
The water waits. Multiple race distances. Zero early starts. Dive in for a timed open water swim made for both newcomers and experienced competitors. Swim at your pace. Race on your terms.
Location: Marsana, Hudayriyat Island
Date: Sunday, 18 May
Timings: 15:30 to 19:00
Age limit: All ages welcome
Races: 1600 m (3 age categories), 800 m (5 age categories), 400 m (3 age categories), 200 m (2 age categories), 100 m Splash & Dash (kids’ fun swim)
Prizes*: AED 100-500
Entry fee: AED 55-80
* Prize money will be awarded to the top three winners in each age group in both Male and Female category of the 1600 m and 800 m swim only. There will be no prize money for the 400 m, 200 m and 100 m swims
Ride — Beyond the Sunset
Late starts. Fast laps. Race the island circuit with purpose. Designed for seasoned cyclists and everyday riders alike, you will find plenty of space to move, compete and connect. This is ride culture, redefined.
Location: Cycling Track, Hudayriyat Island
Date: Saturday, 31 May
Timings: 17:00 to 20:30
Age limit: All ages welcome
Races: Men 40.5 km (6 age categories), Women 27 km (5 age categories), Juniors 20 km (2 age categories), Juniors 10 km (2 age categories)
Prizes*: AED 200-500
Entry fee: AED 65-80
*Prize money will be awarded to the top three winners in each age group in men’s 40.5 km and women’s 27 km ride only. There will be no prize money for the junior rides.
Skate — Beyond the Sunset
Skating, after hours. This community skate event welcomes all levels — from experienced racers to casual rollers. A smooth track, cooler hours and full energy across every distance.
Location: Cycling Track, Hudayriyat Island
Date: Sunday, 1 June
Timings: 17:00 to 21:00
Age limit: All ages welcome
Races: 10 km (4 age categories), 5 km (6 age categories), 3 km (5 age categories)
Prizes*: AED 100-500
Entry fee: AED 65-80
*Prize money will be awarded to the top three winners in each age group in both Male and Female category of the 10 km and 5 km skate only. There will be no prize money for the 3 km time trial.
Run — Beyond the Sunset
Back for 2025, run where the city slows down. Join hundreds across two race distances in an evening series made for movement, not heat. Whether you are chasing personal bests or just showing up, this is your start line.
Location: Marsana, Hudayriyat Island
Date: Saturday, 17 May
Timings: 18:00 to 21:00
Age limit: All ages welcome
Races: 5 km, 3 km (7 age categories for each distance)
Prizes*: AED 100-500
Entry fee: AED 55-80
* Prize money will be awarded to the top three winners in each age group in both Male and Female category of the 5 km run only. There will be no prize money for the 3 km run.
Swim — Beyond the Sunset
The water waits. Multiple race distances. Zero early starts. Dive in for a timed open water swim made for both newcomers and experienced competitors. Swim at your pace. Race on your terms.
Location: Marsana, Hudayriyat Island
Date: Sunday, 18 May
Timings: 15:30 to 19:00
Age limit: All ages welcome
Races: 1600 m (3 age categories), 800 m (5 age categories), 400 m (3 age categories), 200 m (2 age categories), 100 m Splash & Dash (kids’ fun swim)
Prizes*: AED 100-500
Entry fee: AED 55-80
* Prize money will be awarded to the top three winners in each age group in both Male and Female category of the 1600 m and 800 m swim only. There will be no prize money for the 400 m, 200 m and 100 m swims
Ride — Beyond the Sunset
Late starts. Fast laps. Race the island circuit with purpose. Designed for seasoned cyclists and everyday riders alike, you will find plenty of space to move, compete and connect. This is ride culture, redefined.
Location: Cycling Track, Hudayriyat Island
Date: Saturday, 31 May
Timings: 17:00 to 20:30
Age limit: All ages welcome
Races: Men 40.5 km (6 age categories), Women 27 km (5 age categories), Juniors 20 km (2 age categories), Juniors 10 km (2 age categories)
Prizes*: AED 200-500
Entry fee: AED 65-80
*Prize money will be awarded to the top three winners in each age group in men’s 40.5 km and women’s 27 km ride only. There will be no prize money for the junior rides.
Skate — Beyond the Sunset
Skating, after hours. This community skate event welcomes all levels — from experienced racers to casual rollers. A smooth track, cooler hours and full energy across every distance.
Location: Cycling Track, Hudayriyat Island
Date: Sunday, 1 June
Timings: 17:00 to 21:00
Age limit: All ages welcome
Races: 10 km (4 age categories), 5 km (6 age categories), 3 km (5 age categories)
Prizes*: AED 100-500
Entry fee: AED 65-80
*Prize money will be awarded to the top three winners in each age group in both Male and Female category of the 10 km and 5 km skate only. There will be no prize money for the 3 km time trial.
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