ICYMI, the marathon of all marathons is back! If you’ve been looking for a sign to lace up those trainers, this is it.

The Dubai Marathon brings together a mix of top-tier athletes, weekend warriors, and first-timers chasing the ultimate runner’s high. Staged in partnership with some serious heavyweights (think adidas, Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Duty Free, and more).

This event is the UAE’s sporting calendar superstar. For the elites, the stakes are sky-high. But let’s be real: not everyone’s in it for the podium; we’re not all Tigist Ketema, are we now? Most of us are just here to finish (and maybe flex the medal on Insta after). Whether aiming for a personal best or just hoping to survive, crossing that finish line is a win for life.

Want to run the 2025 Dubai Marathon? You don’t have to be an elite runner to join the fun. Who knows—this could be the year you finally say, “I did it.” The atmosphere is buzzing, the crowd’s energy is unbeatable, and the post-race stories? Absolute gold.

When is the Dubai Marathon 2025?

The Dubai Marathon 2025 is taking place on Sunday, 12th January. The Marathon and 10km races will start and finish on Umm Suqeim Road, right opposite Madinat Jumeirah, with the iconic Burj Al Arab towering in the background. Both races will kick off from the Madinat Jumeirah end of the road. Meanwhile, the 4km race will begin on Al Sufouh, also opposite Madinat Jumeirah. All races will finish at the Dubai Police Academy end of Umm Suqeim Road.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Registration for the 2025 Dubai Marathon is now open, so grab your spot and start training.

Registration for the Dubai Marathon 2025 is online only— just click and sign up!

  • 42.195km Marathon: For those 18+, starting at 7:00 am.
    • Entry: 150 USD.
  • 10km Road Race: Open to 15+, starting at 8:15 am.
    • Entry: 85 USD.
  • 4km Fun Run: Everyone’s welcome, starting at 10:30 am.
    • Entry: 50 USD.

Important: You’ll need to agree to the event’s rules and regulations before finalising your registration. Seriously, do it before all the Kite Beach runners beat you to it.

Register for Dubai Marathon 2025

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Joy Ejaria

Joy Ejaria

A social media journalist with an unparalleled passion for digital storytelling, Joy's secret weapon is her killer creative flair. Little wonder she’s bossing it as ahlan’s editor these days. After...