City Half Marathon Dubai
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About the race
The Plus500 City Half Marathon Dubai 2026 is the eighth edition of a multi-distance road race held in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on 8 November 2026. The event offers multiple race distances and is organized as a traffic-free, well-marked route around DIFC with route support from Dubai Police, the Dubai Road Traffic Authority and event marshals. Designated crossing points will be managed for motorists while maintaining runner safety. The course for the 21 km distance includes an additional short loop on the first lap.
Race services and participant items include:
- 21KM Age 16+ years
- 15KM Age 16+ years
- 10KM Age 10+ years
- 5KM Age 6+ years
Registered participants receive an official event T-shirt, a finisher medal on completing their distance, a goody bag, a personalized race bib (if registered at least one week before the event), post-race refreshments and an online finisher certificate. Water will be available at the start area, at stations along the route and after the finish. Medical personnel and ambulances will be on site and bag drop facilities will be provided near the start and finish. The event is supported under the auspices of Dubai Fitness Challenge and Dubai Sports Council and lists DIFC and several commercial partners among its sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
