Upcoming Running & Marathon Events in UAE & Middle East (2024-2025)
| S.No. | Event Name | Date | City | Country | Event Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates (UAE) | ||||||
| 1 | Plus500 Dubai City Half Marathon | October 27, 2024 | Dubai | UAE | Half Marathon, 10K, 5K | Ahotu |
| 2 | Ajman Half Marathon | December 29, 2024 | Ajman | UAE | Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 2.5K | Ahotu |
| 3 | New Year Resolution Run 2025 | January 1, 2025 | Dubai | UAE | Running (Various distances) | Premier Online |
| 4 | Dubai Marathon | January 12, 2025 | Dubai | UAE | Full Marathon, 10K, 4K Fun Run | Dubai Marathon Official | YALLARUN |
| 5 | DSF Neon Run: Powered by SKECHERS | January 11, 2025 | Dubai | UAE | Running (Various distances) | Premier Online |
| 6 | SKECHERS Performance Run: 16k,10k,5k,3k Race 3 | January 11, 2025 | Dubai | UAE | 16K, 10K, 5K, 3K | Premier Online |
| 7 | Al Ain Zoo Run 2025 | January 12, 2025 | Al Ain | UAE | Running (Various distances) | Premier Online |
| 8 | Shakhbout Fun Run | January 15, 2025 | Abu Dhabi | UAE | Fun Run | Premier Online |
| 9 | Run for your Life Powered by Kcal | January 18, 2025 | Dubai | UAE | Running (Various distances) | Premier Online |
| 10 | Dirtopia Presented By Oakley, Garmin & Asics | January 19, 2025 | Dubai | UAE | Trail Run | Premier Online |
| 11 | Expo City Dubai Half Marathon 2025 | January 19, 2025 | Dubai | UAE | Half Marathon | Premier Online |
| 12 | Louvre Abu Dhabi Run 2025 | January 19, 2025 | Abu Dhabi | UAE | Running (Various distances) | Premier Online |
| 13 | G.O.A.T ULTRA RACE 2025 | January 25, 2025 | Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah | UAE | Ultra Trail Race | Premier Online |
| 14 | Dubai Creek Striders Half Marathon | January 26, 2025 | Dubai | UAE | Half Marathon, 10K | Ahotu |
| 15 | CIGNA Run and Fitness @ Kite Beach | January 26, 2025 | Dubai | UAE | Running | Premier Online |
| 16 | Hakuna Matata Run Season 2 | January 26, 2025 | Dubai | UAE | Running | Premier Online |
| 17 | Jubail Island Run 2025 | January 26, 2025 | Abu Dhabi | UAE | Running | Premier Online |
| 18 | Al Mirfa Fun Run | January 29, 2025 | Abu Dhabi | UAE | Fun Run | Premier Online |
| 19 | Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon | February 1, 2025 | Ras Al Khaimah | UAE | Half Marathon | World Athletics |
| 20 | Burj2Burj Half Marathon | February 9, 2025 | Dubai | UAE | Half Marathon | Go! Running Tours |
| 21 | Masfout Trail Run 2025 | February 16, 2025 | Ajman – Masfout | UAE | Trail Run | Premier Online |
| 22 | Al Wagan Run | February 19, 2025 | Al Ain | UAE | Running | Premier Online |
| 23 | Sukoon and Bupa Global Dubai Canal Run 2025 | February 22, 2025 | Dubai | UAE | Running | Premier Online |
| 24 | Unity Run for Education | February 22, 2025 | Kite Beach, Dubai | UAE | Running | Premier Online |
| 25 | Urban-Ultra Hajar (Cancelled for 2025) | (Originally Feb 22, 2025) | Ras Al Khaimah | UAE | Ultra Trail Run | Premier Online |
| 26 | Dubai Investments Green Run 3KM and 5KM | February 23, 2025 | Dubai | UAE | 5K, 3K | Premier Online |
| 27 | Al Qana Run 2025 | February 23, 2025 | Abu Dhabi | UAE | Running | Premier Online |
| 28 | Challenge Sir Bani Yas | April 6, 2025 | Sir Baniyas Island | UAE | 10K, 5K, 2.5K (Multi-sport event) | Ahotu |
| 29 | ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon | December 13, 2025 | Abu Dhabi | UAE | Full Marathon, 10K, 5K, 2.5K | YALLARUN |
| Saudi Arabia | ||||||
| 30 | Riyadh Marathon | February 8, 2025 | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 4K Fun Run | Sports For All | YALLARUN |
| 31 | AlUla Trail Race | (Likely annual – check for 2025 dates) | Al-‘Ula | Saudi Arabia | Trail Running (10K, 20K, 50K, 100K) | Ahotu |
| Qatar | ||||||
| 32 | QRS Fall Edition 2024 – Race 1 | October 18, 2024 | Al Khor | Qatar | Running | Z Adventures |
| 33 | EC Trail Series 2024 – Race 1 | October 11, 2024 | Ar Rayyan | Qatar | Trail Running | Z Adventures |
| 34 | Al Samriya Challenge 2024 – Winter Edition | November 1, 2024 | Al Samriya | Qatar | Running | Z Adventures |
| 35 | Sports For All Ladies Series 2024 – Race 1 | November 2, 2024 | Ar-Rayyan | Qatar | Ladies Running Series | Z Adventures |
| 36 | Simsimah XC Challenge 2024 | November 8, 2024 | Simsimah | Qatar | Multi-sport (Running component) | Webscorer (Z Adventures) |
| 37 | QRS Fall Edition 2024 – Race 3 | November 15, 2024 | Ar-Rayyan | Qatar | Running | Z Adventures |
| 38 | QRS Fall Edition 2024 – Race 4 | November 29, 2024 | Al Wukair | Qatar | Running | Z Adventures |
| 39 | QRS Fall Edition 2024 – Race 2 | December 6, 2024 | Doha | Qatar | Running | Z Adventures |
| 40 | Doha Marathon by Ooredoo | January 17, 2025 | Doha | Qatar | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, Family Run | World Athletics | YALLARUN |
| 41 | Sports For All Ladies Series 2025 – Race 1 | February 1, 2025 | Ar-Rayyan | Qatar | Ladies Running Series | Z Adventures |
| 42 | Al Adaid Desert Challenge | February 7, 2025 | Desert Regions (Qatar) | Qatar | Desert Challenge (Running/Cycling) | Z Adventures |
| 43 | Sports For All Ladies Series 2025 – Race 2 | February 8, 2025 | Doha | Qatar | Ladies Running Series | Z Adventures |
| 44 | Education City NSD Run 2025 | February 11, 2025 | Ar-Rayyan | Qatar | Running | Z Adventures |
| 45 | Sports For All Ladies Series 2025 – Race 3 | February 15, 2025 | Ar-Rayyan | Qatar | Ladies Running Series | Z Adventures |
| 46 | Sports For All Ladies Series 2025 – Race 4 | February 21, 2025 | Ar-Rayyan | Qatar | Ladies Running Series | Z Adventures |
| 47 | Sports For All Ramadan Challenge 2025 – Race 1 | February 27, 2025 | Qatar | Qatar | Running Challenge | Z Adventures |
| 48 | Sports For All Ramadan Ladies Series 2025 – Race 1 | March 1, 2025 | Ar-Rayyan | Qatar | Ladies Running Series | Z Adventures |
| 49 | Sports For All Ramadan Challenge 2025 – Race 2 | March 6, 2025 | Qatar | Qatar | Running Challenge | Z Adventures |
| 50 | Sports For All Ramadan Ladies Series 2025 – Race 2 | March 8, 2025 | Ar-Rayyan | Qatar | Ladies Running Series | Z Adventures |
| 51 | Sports For All Ramadan Challenge 2025 – Race 3 | March 13, 2025 | Qatar | Qatar | Running Challenge | Z Adventures |
| 52 | Sports For All Ramadan Ladies Series 2025 – Race 3 | March 15, 2025 | Ar-Rayyan | Qatar | Ladies Running Series | Z Adventures |
| 53 | Sports For All Ramadan Challenge 2025 – Race 4 | March 20, 2025 | Qatar | Qatar | Running Challenge | Z Adventures |
| 54 | Sports For All Ramadan Ladies Series 2025 – Race 4 | March 22, 2025 | Ar-Rayyan | Qatar | Ladies Running Series | Z Adventures |
| 55 | Sports For All Run For Health 2025 | April 25, 2025 | Qatar | Qatar | Running | Z Adventures |
| 56 | SFA Track Challenge 2025 – Race 1 | May 2, 2025 | Qatar | Qatar | Track Challenge | Z Adventures |
| 57 | SFA Track Challenge 2025 – Race 2 | May 9, 2025 | Qatar | Qatar | Track Challenge | Z Adventures |
| 58 | SFA Track Challenge 2025 – Race 3 | May 16, 2025 | Qatar | Qatar | Track Challenge | Z Adventures |
| 59 | SFA Track Challenge 2025 – Race 4 | May 30, 2025 | Qatar | Qatar | Track Challenge | Z Adventures |
| Oman | ||||||
| 60 | Muscat Hills – LA VIE Club 10KM and 5KM Race | January 17, 2025 | Muscat | Oman | 10K, 5K | Premier Online |
| 61 | Oman Desert Marathon and Half Marathon, 10km, 5km | January 18, 2025 | Bidiya | Oman | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K | Premier Online |
| 62 | Oman Desert Marathon Classic 165 KM & Hike 100 KM | January 18, 2025 | Bidiya | Oman | Ultra Marathon, Hike | Premier Online |
| 63 | Al Azaiba Classic Triathlon (includes running leg) | January 24, 2025 | Muscat | Oman | Triathlon | Premier Online |
| 64 | Al Mouj Muscat Marathon | (Typically early 2025, TBC) | Muscat | Oman | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Run | YALLARUN |
| Jordan | ||||||
| 65 | 3rd Edition of UCI Gran Fondo Jordan Dead Sea | January 30, 2025 | Dead Sea | Jordan | Cycling (check for running events) | Premier Online |
| 66 | Wadi Rum Full Moon Desert Marathon | May 16, 2025 | Wadi Rum | Jordan | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K | YALLARUN | Finishers |
| 67 | Petra Desert Marathon | September 6, 2025 | Petra | Jordan | Full Marathon, Half Marathon | YALLARUN | Finishers |
| 68 | Bromine Amman Marathon | October 17, 2025 | Amman | Jordan | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K | YALLARUN |
| 69 | Jordan Impact Marathon | November 24-30, 2025 | Wadi Rum Village | Jordan | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K | YALLARUN |
| Egypt | ||||||
| 70 | Luxor Marathon (Egyptian Marathon) | January 10, 2025 | Luxor | Egypt | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K | YALLARUN |
| 71 | Saqqara Pyramid Race | February 21, 2025 | Cairo | Egypt | Running | Premier Online |
| 72 | Palestine International Marathon | April 25, 2025 | Palestine | Palestine | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, Family Race | YALLARUN |
| 73 | Alexandria Marathon | October 20, 2025 | Alexandria | Egypt | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K | YALLARUN |
| Other Middle East Countries | ||||||
| 74 | International Marathon of Marrakesh | January 26, 2025 | Marrakech | Morocco | Full Marathon, Half Marathon | YALLARUN |
| 75 | Fez Spiritual Marathon | February 16, 2025 | Fez | Morocco | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K | YALLARUN |
| 76 | Marathon International de Rabat | April 27, 2025 | Rabat | Morocco | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K | YALLARUN |
| 77 | Marathon International de Casablanca | October 26, 2025 | Casablanca | Morocco | Full Marathon, Half Marathon | YALLARUN |
| 78 | COMAR Marathon Carthage | November 30, 2025 | Tunis | Tunisia | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K | YALLARUN |
| 79 | Beirut International Marathon | November 2025 (Exact date TBC) | Beirut | Lebanon | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K | YALLARUN |
| 80 | Tel Aviv Bank Leumi Marathon | February 28, 2025 | Tel Aviv | Israel | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K | World Athletics |
UAE and Middle East marathon and race calendar lists all the upcoming runs and marathons from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat, Doha, Kuwait, Riyadh and other countries from ME region.
Events include 5K, 10K, Half marathon, Full marathon and Ultra runs.
* Ultra= 50 kms & above, Full= 42.195 kms, Half = 21.09 kms.
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