ROODY 50X – 24 October 2026

You can collect your race kits at the race expo on Thursday 22 October and Friday 23 October. There will not be any race kits distribution on race day. Please follow our social media for updates on location and time.

Checkpoints (CPs) will be available along each race route to support the runners and to provide water. All participants of Roody 50X are required to stop by each checkpoint to enable our race marshals to check and support everyone, especially those who need assistance.

To complement the elevation challenge of the race route, organizers of the Roody 50X have made it more interesting by including trail sections that feature 70% hard dirt trails and 30% sandy and rocky areas. The uneven terrain will present exciting challenges with a versatile trail running competition for all. To support your race preparations, we developed this 7-week training program, which you can expand on in preparation for Roody 50X.

For your safety, we require you to bring all mandatory gear listed below at all times during the race, especially for the 55km runners. While trail running is a fun and adventure-filled sport, we want to ensure all participants are well-equipped to endure the challenges and risks of the event. 

• Running vest with at least 1L water capacity
• Bladder and/or bottles
• Electrolytes – at least 3,000mg sodium + other electrolytes
• Nutrition – at least 1,000 Kcal of energy gels, bars or equivalent
• Whistle
• Emergency blanket
• Trail running-specific shoes in good condition, with socks
• Comfortable, moisture-wicking clothing
• Fully charged phone
• Sports watch or smartphone with pre-uploaded GPX route file
• Headlamp or flashlight with primary and spare batteries, for the longer distance runners
• A small first aid kit

OPTIONAL

• Running cap or hat, preferably with neck protection or a buff
• Sunglasses
• Sand gaiters
• Sunscreen
• Trekking poles
• Removable arm sleeves
• Blinkers
• Power bank to charge your phone

We will provide water at the checkpoints during the race. Please make sure to bring your preferred and tested nutrition and hydration to enable you to endure the challenges of the race.

Race organizers and race marshals at checkpoints are trained to provide first aid in case you need basic medical attention during the race. We also recommend that you have personal medical insurance to ensure you receive the best care in a medical facility if necessary, after the race.

We would love to have you at our race and experience the adventure of running at the heart of Egypt! It is easy to join. All you need is to register here. When filling out the registration form, please ensure you upload a screenshot or photo of your passport. That’s it!