From August to December 2024, Dubai’s running calendar has exciting events for all levels. As the weather is eventually about to get (a little) better, it’s the perfect time to lace up your Hokas, Asics, or your favorite sneakers and start running.
Here are the running events to look forward to in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah.
August 2024 Running Schedule
| 17 | Mall Run at Dragon Mart | Dragon Mart | 2.5k, 5k |
| 17 | Aloft Indoor Run | ADNEC, Abu Dhabi | 6k, 10k, 20k |
| 17 | Al Ain Summer Night Run Race 1 | Al Ain Cycle Track | 1k, 3k, 5k |
| 17 | Emirati Women’s Day Run | ADNEC, Al Ain | 1k, 3k |
| 18 | Emirati Women’s Day Run | ADNEC, Abu Dhabi | 1k, 3k |
| 24 | Outlet Mall Run | Outlet Mall, Dubai | – |
| 25 | Dubai Summer Surprises Indoor Run | Mall of the Emirates | 2.5k, 5k, 10k |
| 25 | Marina Mall Fun Run | Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi | 1k, 2.5k, 5k |
| 31 | The Fastest Mile | Al Ain Cycle Track | 1 Mile |
SeaWorld Run: Sea Otter Series 2024
The first-ever indoor run within SeaWorld at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi happens on September 8th, 2024.
The run will journey One Ocean through all the different realms of SeaWorld. Run past sea otters in Arctic and sea lions at Rocky Point, discover the world of Micro-Ocean, watch divers within Endless Ocean and be careful not to get splashed by the dolphins in the Tropical Ocean section.
Runners can choose from 2.5k, 5k or 10k distances. You may register here.
September 2024 Running Schedule
| 01 | Dubai Summer Surprises Indoor Run | Dubai Festival City | 2.5k, 5k, 10k |
| 03 | 555 Night Run Series – Race 1 | Dubai | 2.5k, 5k |
| 07 | Krispy Kreme Doughnut Run | Burjuman, Dubai | – |
| 07 | Al Ain Summer Night Run Race 2 | Al Ain Cycle Track | 1k, 3k, 5k |
| 07 | ADNOC Marathon Series 1/3 | Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi | 1k, 2.5k, 5k |
| 08 | SeaWorld Run: Sea Otter Series | SeaWorld, Abu Dhabi | 2.5k, 5k, 10k |
| 08 | ACTIVE Indoor Fun Run | Al Ain Mall | 1k, 3k |
| 10 | 555 Night Run Series – Race 2 | Dubai | 2.5k, 5k |
| 14 | Reem Mall Run Series 3 | Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi | 2.5k, 5k, 10k |
| 17 | 555 Night Run Series – Race 3 | Dubai | 2.5k, 5k |
| 21 | Ladies Run 2024 | Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi | 200m, 2.5k, 5k, 10k |
| 24 | 555 Night Run Series – Race 4 | Dubai | 2.5k, 5k |
| 28 | Al Ain Summer Night Run Race 3 | Al Ain Cycle Track | 1k, 3k, 5k |
| 29 | Desert Palm X Country Run | Melia Desert Palm Dubai | 3k, 5k, 10k, 15k |
October 2024 Running Schedule
| 05 | ADNOC Marathon Series 2/3 | Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain | 1k, 2.5k, 5k, 10k |
| 06 | Sharjah Safari Run | Sharjah Safari | 1k, 2.5k, 5k, 10k |
| 06 | Al Sahel Road Run | Al Barari, Dubai | 10k, 5k, 3k, 1k |
| 13 | Skechers Performance Run | Nad Al Sheba, Dubai | 16k, 10k, 5k ,3k |
| 20 | Wellrun | Al Barari, Dubai | 10k, 5k, 3k, 1k |
| 26 | ADCB ZSC Pink Run | Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi | 3k, 5k, 10k |
| 27 | Plus500 City Half Marathon | DIFC, Dubai | 5k, 10k, 21k |
November 2024 Running Schedule
| 02 | Nakheel Palm Run | The Palm, Dubai | – |
| 03 | Womens Run 2024 | Expo City, Dubai | 3k, 5k, 10k |
| 03 | Wadi Al Helo Trail Run 4th Edition | Hajar Mountains, Sharjah | 1.5k, 5k, 10k |
| 12 | ADNOC Marathon Series 3/3 | Marsana Beach, Al Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi | 1k, 2.5k, 5k, 10k, 21k |
| 16 | The Music Run | Meydan Race Course, Dubai | 5k |
| 16 | Shawka Hump Race 4 | Heritage Village, Ras Al Khaimah | 5k, 15k, 35k |
| 23 | NBF Fujairah Trail Run | Al Nijaimat, Fujairah | 11k |
| 23 | NBF Fujairah Road Run | Al Nijaimat, Fujairah | 3k, 5k, 10k |
| 24 | Dubai Run | Sheikh Zayed Road | 3k, 5k, 10k |
| 30 | SportsPro Tribe Road Run | Meydan, Dubai | 1k, 3k, 5k, 10k |
| 30 | Urban Ultra Rock Runner | Wadi Showka | 10k, 15k, 30k |
December 2024 Running Schedule
| 02 | Kalba Half Marathon 2024 | Kalba, Sharjah | 2.5k, 5k, 10k, 21k |
| 02 | Santa Run | West Palm Beach, Dubai | – |
| 14 | ADNOC Marathon | Abu Dhabi | 2.5k, 5k, 10k, 42k |
| 29 | Ajman Half Marathon | Ajman | 2.8k, 5k, 10k, 21k |