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Muscat Marathon

Road Running covering 1 km to 42.2 km in Muscat (Mascate, Oman)

Date & StatusJanuary 29, 2027 to January 30, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Muscat Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Muscat, OM focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Seaside & Coast, Kids & Youth Races, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half-marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), 2 km children's run (2 km, +9 m D+), and 1 km children's run (1 km, +4 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from January 29, 2027 to January 30, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (muscatmarathon.om).

Official website
Muscat Marathon in Maskat (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC0 1.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

City RunSeaside & CoastKids & Youth RacesMulti-Day

Races & distances (6)

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
10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m14 m - 33 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m17 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
2 km children's runRoad Running2 km+9 m20 m - 24 mLoop courseRoute & profile
1 km children's runRoad Running1 km+4 m8 m - 10 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)
N10203040FS23.5880° N, 58.3829° 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 22.7 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 Muscat Marathon take place?

Muscat Marathon takes place in Muscat, OM (start area at coordinates 23.588° N, 58.3829° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from January 29, 2027 to January 30, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Muscat Marathon?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half-marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), 2 km children's run (2 km, +9 m D+), and 1 km children's run (1 km, +4 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Muscat Marathon?

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 Muscat Marathon?

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