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2024 Dubai Marathon's routes revealed

Wednesday, 6 December 2023 13:58

By ARN News Staff

The organising committee of Dubai Marathon has announced the routes of the 23rd edition of the race, which will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

The event will feature three categories: 42.195 km full marathon, 10 km amateurs’ race and 4 km beginners' run.

The marathon will start and finish on Umm Suqeim Road, passing through Jumeirah Road and King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud Street, during which contestants will take in iconic landmarks, including Burj Al Arab, Madinat Jumeirah and the Palm Island.

Those looking to compete in any of the three race categories can register through the event's official website.

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