Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Gulf Bank 642 Marathon Kuwait

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Kuwait City (Al Asimah, Kuwait)

LocationKuwait-Stadt, Al Asimah Governorate, KuwaitShow on map(29.3697° N, 47.9783° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Gulf Bank 642 Marathon Kuwait is an endurance sporting event in Kuwait-Stadt, Al Asimah Governorate, KW focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Seaside & Coast, Desert.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (gulfbank642marathon.com).

Official website
Gulf Bank 642 Marathon Kuwait in Kuwait-Stadt (Work: "Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Egypt", Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Egypt" · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

City RunSeaside & CoastDesert

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m11 m - 51 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
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 88 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS29.3697° N, 47.9783° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 21.7 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m35 m61 m88 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km88 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Gulf Bank 642 Marathon Kuwait take place?

Gulf Bank 642 Marathon Kuwait takes place in Kuwait-Stadt, Al Asimah Governorate, KW (start area at coordinates 29.3697° N, 47.9783° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Gulf Bank 642 Marathon Kuwait?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Gulf Bank 642 Marathon Kuwait?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 88 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 Gulf Bank 642 Marathon Kuwait?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (gulfbank642marathon.com).