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HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Dubai Marathon Mourns Passing Of Original Race Patron

2011 Event News

July 3rd, 2026

Region’s Biggest Marathon Set For January 17, 2027

Runner registration for the 26th edition of the Dubai Marathon is now open with the Middle East’s oldest international marathon set to take place on Sunday, January 17, 2027.

April 7th, 2026

Dubai Police Set New Records at Dubai Marathon

Dubai Police added another global milestone to its collection by securing two new Guinness World Records at the 2026 Dubai Marathon, reinforcing its reputation for excellence in sports and institutional performance.

February 1st, 2026

Six Debut Wins In A Row As Thousands Run in Dubai

Debutant Nibret Melak made it six in a row for debut runners at the 2026 Dubai Marathon, while fellow Ethiopian Anchinalu Dessie smashed her personal best on a day when the Middle East’s fastest marathon celebrated it’s 25th anniversary. Melak became yet another debut winner of the Middle East’s fastest marathon clocking 2:04:00, while Dessie […]

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