Red Sea Marathon
The Lowdown
The Red Sea Marathon debuted in Jeddah on January 18, 2025, organized by the Saudi Arabian Athletic Federation (SAAF) in partnership with Sports Hub. It was the first international-standard full marathon held in the coastal city, drawing an expected 10,000 local and international runners along a flat, scenic loop on the Jeddah Corniche overlooking the Red Sea. The event offered four distances on race day: the 42.2 km full marathon for professional and amateur runners, a 21.1 km half marathon, a 10 km race for runners aged 17 and up, and a 4 km fun run for beginners and children. SAAF invited elite international and regional athletes to compete for a dedicated prize purse, positioning the Red Sea Marathon as a new fixture on the Saudi road-running calendar alongside the Riyadh Marathon. The federation has stated its intention to host the race annually, though the date and details of the next edition had not been announced as of this listing.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Large field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Jeddah Corniche
Red Sea waterfront
ROSHN Waterfront
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia
SA
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 for the full marathon distance (estimated; not explicitly published)
Required Documents
- Government-issued photo ID at bib pickup (estimated; not explicitly published)
Entry Methods
- Online registration via organizer portal
Cancellation & Refund Policy
No official cancellation/refund policy published by organizers as of the last available source; assume standard non-refundable entry typical of Saudi federation-run road races (estimated).
The 4 km category for beginners and children is a non-standard distance not separately modeled by the site's distance enum.
Course described by organizers as meeting International Marathon Association route standards, run along the Jeddah Corniche.
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