Running races in the United Arab Emirates
Find running races in the United Arab Emirates. Compare 4 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include marathons, 10K races, 3K races and 5K races.
Events to explore include ADCB Zayed Sports City Pink Run, Al Dhannah Flat Out Abu Dhabi and ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon.
24 listed events · 4 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
4 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
ADCB Zayed Sports City Pink Run
UAEAbu Dhabi
ADCB Zayed Sports City Pink Run in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
· 10K / 3K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Al Dhannah Flat Out Abu Dhabi
UAEAl Dhannah City
Al Dhannah Flat Out Abu Dhabi at Al Dhannah City (UAE).
· Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
UAEAbu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s December road festival with marathon, half, 10K and 5K options.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Dubai Marathon
UAEDubai
Middle East January city marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Burj2Burj Half Marathon
UAEDubai
Burj2Burj Half Marathon at Dubai (UAE).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Dubai 10 km
UAEDubai
Dubai 10 km
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Dubai Marathon
UAEDubai
Dubai Marathon
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Dubai Marathon
UAEDubai
Dubai Marathon
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Dubai Marathon
UAEDubai
Dubai Marathon
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon
UAEDubai
Dubai Standard Chartered Marathon
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in United Arab Emirates
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Abu Dhabi (2), Al Dhannah City (1), Dubai (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in United Arab Emirates
Which running races are coming up in the United Arab Emirates?
ADCB Zayed Sports City Pink Run is listed for 24 October 2026. Al Dhannah Flat Out Abu Dhabi is listed for 24 October 2026 (status to be confirmed). ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon is listed for 12 December 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in the United Arab Emirates?
Look for marathons, 10K races, 3K races and 5K races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for the United Arab Emirates?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.