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Dubai Marathon 2026

  • AE Dubai, UAE
  • 1 February 2026
  • Marathon
Dubai Marathon 2026
Why run it?

Take on the Dubai Marathon - this flat, fast course attracts runners and spectators from around the world offering the opportunity to experience the city in a unique way. The route takes in the iconic coastline of Dubai and many of the regions major landmarks including the Burj Al Arab Hotel, the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. The time of year and start time allow for cooler temperatures at the start line  and this event has huge PB potential due to the flat, smooth road terrain. 

What's it like to run?

Runners:
20000
Surface:
Road
Start:
07:00
Course:
Flat
Temp:
13°-20°
Distance:
Marathon

How to Enter

Our events are sell-out races, so places are limited and will be made available on a first come first serve basis.
Don’t miss out, enter today in three simple steps:
Step 1
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Pick your charity and sign up

Simply pay a refundable holding deposit to reserve your place supporting an amazing cause. 

Step 2
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Set up your fundraising page

Plus activate your free realbuzz account - we’ll drop all the details in your inbox as soon as you sign up.
Step 3
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Get to 75% of your fundraising target

about 2-3 months before your event, to confirm your place for race day! Reach 100% or more and we’ll refund your deposit.
Can’t see your charity on the list? Get in touch here.

Charity partners you can support in this event include

Black Country Mental Health
Black Country Mental Health
Bringing a better quality of life for people affected by poor mental health, across the Black Country.
Living Life Counselling
Living Life Counselling
Mental health support for those that most need it.
Alive and Kicking
Alive and Kicking
Providing ethical jobs for people from communities facing disadvantage.
The Skye High Foundation
The Skye High Foundation
Supporting families during and after the loss of a twin, triplet, or multiples.
Brain Tumour Ireland
Brain Tumour Ireland
A charity founded by a small group of people caring for a family member who was sadly lost to a brain tumour in early 2012.
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association
A leading children's cancer charity - we work to improve treatment and care.
Sumatran Orangutan Society
Sumatran Orangutan Society
Help protect orangutans, their forests and their future.
Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation
Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation
Funding research which could potentially lead to breakthrough treatment for spinal injury
St Joseph's Hospice
St Joseph's Hospice
Help people with life-limiting illness make the most of the time they have left.
Claire House Children's Hospice
Claire House Children's Hospice
Helping seriously & terminally ill children live life to the full.
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FAQs

Whether you’re lacing up for your first race or returning for another year, we want you to feel prepared and inspired. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about signing up, fundraising, and making an impact.
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  • Running for charity means taking part in an official race while committing to raise money to a set level (fundraising target) for a chosen cause. Because you're committed to fundraising, you can get guaranteed entry subject to completing a certain amount of fundraising, even if your chosen event is sold out for general entry, plus expert fundraising support to help you reach your target.

  • It's simple. Choose your distance, pick your event and select the charity you'd like to support. Once you've secured your place - either by signing up for an individual entry straight away or applying for a team if your charity has an official team in your chosen event - you'll receive everything you need to prepare, fundraise, and take on race day with confidence.

  • Not at all! Charity runs are open to all abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned marathoners. Whether you’re aiming for your first 10K or a major marathon, we’ll provide training tips and fundraising advice to help you succeed. With realbuzz, you can choose from marathons, half marathons, shorter distances such as 10ks and 10 miles, and team relay races.  
  • There will be a fundraising target, based on the event you choose, which you'll need to commit to as part of securing your place. When you sign up, you'll receive info about your chosen charity's preferred fundraising platform so you can set up your fundraising page. 100% of your fundraising goes to your charity, usually directly through the fundraising platform you're using. 
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