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Dubai Marathon 2026 registration open

Aisha Al Habibi
Aisha Al Habibi
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The Dubai Marathon has opened the registration for the 25th edition of the Iconic Carrera, which will take place on February 1, 2026.

Celebrating its silver jubilee, the Dubai marathon, the oldest international race in the Middle East, will mark a significant milestone in its history of history and competition at the elite level.

Held under the continuous support of the Dubai Sports Board, the race is recognized for its flat and fast course that has attracted elite athletes and enthusiasts around the world.

Dubai 2026 marathon

With the expected participation of more than 140 countries, the event remains an cornerstone in the Dubai sports calendar and a key accessory in the global marathon circuit.

Recognized as the first race in the region to win the prestigious gold seal of World Athletics, the Dubai marathon has become synonymous with record performances and world -class participation.

The legendary athletes, including Haile Gebrsessie, have adorned their course. Gebgerassie registered the second time of marathon faster in the first appearance in Dubai in Dubai in 2008, a feat that solidified the global position of the race.

The Dubai Sports Board reaffirmed its commitment to support the event, highlighting the contribution of the marathon to the city’s international sports profile and its important economic impact, partly through tourism and hospitality.

In the last 25 years, the event has become the top of the world in the world, attracting first level athletes and thousands of amateur runners every year.

Together with the complete marathon of 42,195 km, the 2026 edition will have a 10 km road race and a fun race of 4 km, offering an inclusive experience for the participants of all levels of physical condition.

Dubai marathon

The race director, Peter Connerton said: “In coordination with the Dubai Sports Board and other government partners, we are delighted to announce the opening of registration for the 25th Dubai marathon.

“To mark the silver jubilee, we are preparing a series of special events of a year that take up the race.

“Since the inaugural edition, the Dubai marathon has constantly risen to the upper level of global road races. The highlight as the 2008 race with Haile Gebrentelassie and the innovative 2018 2018 edition of 2018, where seven registered runners have made a fall, they have made a color, they have made a color, they have made a little dyeing, they have been slowed down the world of the world, which comes-2, which comes-2, which comes-2, which comes-2, which comes-2.

Recent editions have seen rising stars to leave their mark. In 2017, the current Olympic champion Tamirat Tola Tok Victory, while in 2019, the current world marathon champion, Ruth Chepntich, made her marathon debut with a victory in Dubai.

Earlier this year, the Ethiopian corridor Boti Gelemehu assured the male title in its debut appearance with a time of 2.04: 51, while compatriot Berdado Hirpa assured the title of women in 2.18: 27 of the -dela Dida.

Ahmed al Kamali, general coordinator of the Dubai Marathon, emphasized the unique infrastructure and preparation of the city to organize global sporting events: “Dubai offers world -class facilities, a highly advanced transport network and several promotions.

“The marathon plays an important role in the Dubai promotion as a main tourist and sports center.

“We hope to welcome runners around the world while we celebrate the silver jubilee of the Dubai Marathon, the first international marathon in the Middle East.”

The registration is now open through the official website.

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