Dubai Marathon
The Lowdown
The Dubai Marathon is one of the fastest marathons in the world, run on a predominantly flat, sea-level, out-and-back course along Dubai's coastal roads. Starting near Madinat Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab, the route's long, straight stretches and cool January conditions make it a renowned destination for personal bests. A World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, it has produced elite course records of 2:03:34 (men, 2019) and 2:16:07 (women, 2024) and attracts a large international field alongside its 10km road race and 4km fun run.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
World-class event
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
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Madinat Jumeirah
Burj Al Arab
Umm Suqeim coastal road
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
AE
Eligibility
- Marathon entrants must be 18 years and over
Required Documents
- Photo ID matching registration details
Entry Methods
- Online registration at dubaimarathon.org
World Athletics Gold Label Road Race.
Flat, fast, sea-level out-and-back course renowned for personal bests.
Men's course record 2:03:34 (Getaneh Molla, 2019); women's 2:16:07 (Tigist Ketema, 2024).
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