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22 November 2026

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22 November 2026

Sunday
 

06:30

Start time
Please arrive at the time slot you selected when registering.

Route information

Choose between two routes, both starting on Sheikh Zayed Road near the Museum of the Future. The 5km route takes you into Downtown Dubai, finishing on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, while the 10km route continues along Sheikh Zayed Road before finishing at the Gate Building in DIFC.

Event details

Dubai Run will take place on Sunday 22 November. Runners have two routes to choose from: a 10km route and a 5km route. Both routes give a once-a-year chance to run along Dubai's iconic Sheikh Zayed Road.

NEED TO KNOW

Please arrive on time as per your chosen slot during registration; check your confirmation email if needed. 

Plan your journey with Dubai Metro, opening early for Dubai Run. If using the metro, ensure you have a NOL card with a minimum AED15 balance to minimise queues on the day.

  • For the 5km route, head for World Trade Centre metro station
  • For 10km route, head for Emirates Towers metro station

If you want to drive, park in the relevant car park below, then make your way to the start line using Dubai Metro.

  • For the 5km route, park in Dubai Mall
  • For the 10km route, park in the Dubai World Trade Centre car parks

People of determination should review our detailed information sheet for information on participating in Dubai Run.

Check our FAQs for more information.


ON THE DAY

  • Please arrive at your chosen registration slot time. Check your confirmation email if needed.
  • Plan your journey with Dubai Metro, which will open early for Dubai Run. For the 5km route, head to World Trade Centre Metro Station. For the 10km route, head to Emirates Towers Metro Station.
  • If travelling by metro, ensure your nol card has a minimum balance of AED15 to minimise queues on the day.
  • If driving, park at one of the Dubai World Trade Centre car parks for the 10km route, or at Dubai Mall for the 5km route, then take Dubai Metro to the start line.
  • Remember your Dubai Run bib. You will not be able to take part without it.
  • There is no bag drop, and rucksacks are not permitted during the run. Bring only essential valuables and keep them with you at all times.

DURING THE RUN

  • Stay safe, stay hydrated and enjoy every moment of Dubai Run. Mai Dubai water stations are available at the start and finish lines and along both routes.
  • Dubai Run is not a race. Run, jog or walk at your own pace and leave plenty of space for others to pass.
  • If you need to stop for a photo or a drink of water, move to the side of the road and keep the route clear for other runners.
  • Dubai Run is a family-friendly event. All children must be supervised by an adult.

Check our detailed FAQs for more information.

  • Please take all your belongings with you when you leave. If you misplace anything, ask a steward for directions to the lost property area.
  • If you cannot finish the route, our team will help you find your way back to a Dubai Metro station or your car park.
  • We recommend travelling home by Dubai Metro. Dubai Mall, World Trade Centre, Emirates Towers and Max Metro stations will all be open.
  • Share your photos and videos using #DubaiRun, #DubaiFitnessChallenge and #Dubai30x30.

Check our detailed FAQs for more information.