Dubai Marathon
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Event overview
The Dubai Marathon is an annual road marathon held on the streets of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The race has been staged since 1998 and is classified as a Gold Label Road Race by World Athletics. The course is described as fast and flat. Race-related services and information items include prize money, live tracking via GPS and mobile data, medical advice, and published race results and media (photos, videos, audio).
2026 edition and event services
The 25th edition is scheduled for Sunday 1 February 2026. Organisers list registration, group and team categories, entry-fee details, routes and maps, and accreditation for media. Training resources are provided for regular runners, beginners and nutrition. Official partners named for the event include ASICS as footwear and apparel partner and presenting partner for 2026–2028, Vitamin Well returning for 2026, and Barebells as an official nutrition partner. The event also lists travel and hotel accommodation information and works with tour companies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.