Dubai Marathon
The 2026 Dubai Marathon took place on January 9, 2026. Race details below are kept for reference and results.
Dubai Marathon was held on January 9, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Distances contested: Full Marathon, 10K. See the next edition below for dates and entry.
About this race
One of the world's richest marathons with a flat, fast coastal course.
Is this race a fit?
These notes are generated from listed Sunday Marathon race facts. They are meant for shortlisting and planning, not as a replacement for official organizer instructions.
- Date And Schedule
Dubai Marathon is currently listed for January 9, 2026, which makes the January planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Dubai, United Arab Emirates, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface, out and back course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
Key facts
- Date
- January 9, 2026
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Start area
- Jumeirah — Al Sufouh Road, Dubai — confirm the exact start with the organizer
- Events
- Full Marathon, 10K
- Entry from
- AED 200.00 — confirm on the official source
- Surface
- Road · Certified
- Certified course
- World Athletics
- Official source
- Registration page & official site
- Listing status
- Verified · updated May 24, 2026
Before you register
- 1Confirm the race-day schedule
Verify the January 9, 2026 start times, packet pickup (collecting your race bib) and corral (your assigned start group) instructions on the official source before booking travel.
- 2Pin the exact start area
Use United Arab Emirates as the planning region, then confirm the precise start, finish, parking and transport with the organizer.
- 3Pick your distance
Listed options are Full Marathon, 10K. Check the source for current per-distance availability and limits.
- 4Review entry terms
Read entry rules, refund terms, participant limits and transfer rules before you pay.
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