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Running Races in Dubai: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar
Generate Art Routes in Dubai2 established annual road races in Dubai. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.
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Annual races in Dubai
| Race | Distances | Usual month | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Marathon | Marathon, 10K, 4K | January | Pancake-flat and repeatedly a world-leading time; an out-and-back along Jumeirah. |
| Dubai Run | 10K, 5K | November | Sheikh Zayed Road is closed entirely for a mass participation run. |
Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Dubai use the same roads several of these courses do.
Frequently asked
- What is the biggest running race in Dubai?
- Dubai Marathon (Marathon, 10K, 4K), normally held in January. Pancake-flat and repeatedly a world-leading time; an out-and-back along Jumeirah.
- Are there 10K races in Dubai?
- Yes. Dubai Marathon (January), Dubai Run (November).
- Why are exact race dates not shown?
- Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.