General Info

Start & Finish

Start Times

Marathon Wheelchair Elite – 5:55am, Marathon Elite – 6:00 am, Marathon Masses 7:00am                                                           10km Road Race – 8:15 am                                                             4km Fun Run – 10:00 am.

Getting to the Start

Run Number Collection

Run Numbers must be collected on the following dates at:

ADIDAS – Dubai Mall

Wednesday 8th January – 3.00pm – 10pm

Thursday 9th January – 10am to 10pm

Friday 10th January – 10am to 10pm

Saturday 11th January – 10am to 5pm

PLEASE NOTE:   Everyone is advised to collect their own run number in person and provide proof of identity.

If you are having difficulty collecting your own run number we are allowing you to designate another person to collect on your behalf. In order to do this the person collecting on your behalf must have a printout of the final confirmation letter you will receive by e-mail one week before the race. They must have proof of their identity in order to do this.

T/Shirts, Medals and Certificates

Marathon – All marathon participants will receive an official race t/shirt, a finishers medal and downloadable finishers certificate.

10km Road Race – All 10km participants will receive an official race t/shirt, a finishers medal and downloadable finishers certificate.

4km Road Race – All 4km participants will receive an official race t/shirt, a finishers medal and downloadable participation certificate.

Race Day Temperature

The temperature will be approximately 10-15 degrees Celcius at the start.

Race Timing

The race will be timed using the “MikaTag” electronic timing system. Chips/Tags will be attached to the race bib number you will receive in your race pack. Do not remove this tag from your bib number. No Tag attached. No Time.

Marathon (42.195km) Time Limit

There is a 6 Hrs time limit at the finish line with phased road openings based on that time but we do our best to see everyone across the finish line whatever the time to get a medal and time recorded but this may be while finishing on the footpaths for the last section of the race for all runners safety.

Drink Stations – Water

Marathon – Water Stations will be provided every 2.5km from 5km to 40km and at the finish.

10km Road Race – Water Stations will be provided at the 3km, 8km point and at the finish.

4km Fun Run – Water Stations will be provided at the finish.

Drink Stations – Hydration Drinks

Marathon – Hydration Drinks will be available at 15km, 20km, 25km, 30km, 35km, 40km and at the finish.

Toilets

Toilets will be provided after the following stations on the Marathon route: 5km, 10km, 15km, 20km, 25km, 30km, 35km, 40km and at the finish.

Medical

An Ambulance and medical station will be available approximately 200 metres after each main drink station on the Marathon route at 5km, 10km, 15km, 20km, 25km, 30km, 35km, 40km and at the finish. Medics will also be present at every intermediary station.

Baggage Facilities

Baggage facilities will be available near the start and finish area. (Marathon and 10km Runners Only).

Please use the baggage bag provided to you when you collect your race pack and make sure that the sticker you received with your run number is placed on your baggage bag. Only the baggage bag provided to you will be accepted at the baggage area.

Entertainment

A selection of activities will be available at the finish area throughout the day to entertain the participants and spectators. Food and Beverage facilities will also be available.