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Abou Dhabi Marathon

Road Running covering 2.5 km to 42.2 km with up to 65 m D+ in Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates)

LocationAbu Dhabi, Abou Dabi, United Arab EmiratesShow on map(24.4512° N, 54.3970° E)
Date & StatusDecember 12, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +65 m

Abou Dhabi Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Abu Dhabi, Abou Dabi, AE focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Athletics Label. Key features include City Run, Island, Desert, Culture & History.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +65 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +65 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Road Running 2.5 km (2.5 km, +11 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 12, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (adnocabudhabimarathon.com).

Official website
Abou Dhabi Marathon in Abu Dhabi (Work: "Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Libyan Desert, Egypt", Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Libyan Desert, Egypt" · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
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Event characteristics

City RunIslandDesertCulture & HistoryRelayKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+65 m8 m - 35 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Relay)Road Running42.2 km+65 m11 m - 38 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m14 m - 33 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m17 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 2.5 kmRoad Running2.5 km+11 m20 m - 25 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+65 m D+
Elevation loss
-65 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 35 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.3 % / 0.5 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+65 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS24.4512° N, 54.3970° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 35 m above sea level (+65 m D+, -65 m D-)

Peak: 35 m·at 27.6 km·Ø 0.3 %
8 m17 m26 m35 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km35 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Abou Dhabi Marathon take place?

Abou Dhabi Marathon takes place in Abu Dhabi, Abou Dabi, AE (start area at coordinates 24.4512° N, 54.397° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 12, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Abou Dhabi Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +65 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +65 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Road Running 2.5 km (2.5 km, +11 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Abou Dhabi Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +65 m of elevation gain and -65 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 35 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Abou Dhabi Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (adnocabudhabimarathon.com).