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Rahal Desert Challenge Explained: 150km Across Liwa | Part 1
2 March 202619 min 31 secLiwa, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Video overview
What happens in this film
Part one explains the Rahal Desert Crossing format before following Team Ventrax into the opening dune sectors of the 2026 challenge.
The episode shows why the event rewards precision rather than speed. Staying inside the GPS corridor, reaching checkpoints, limiting extra distance and managing fuel all influence whether a team can finish.
Clear answers
About this Ventrax video
How does the Rahal Desert Challenge work?
Teams cross Liwa inside a defined GPS corridor, reach mandatory checkpoints and try to minimise distance while managing daylight, recoveries and fuel.
Is the Rahal Desert Crossing a speed race?
No. Navigation accuracy, distance control, checkpoints and finishing within the event conditions are central to the challenge.