Major Roads To Be Closed This Weekend For The Dubai Marathon - Key Details Here

Major Roads To Be Closed This Weekend For The Dubai Marathon – Key Details Here

Get ready, Dubai! This weekend, the city transforms into a runner’s paradise with the much-anticipated Dubai Marathon. Whether you’re racing down the streets or cheering people along, here’s what you need to know. And even if you don’t think you have anything to do with the marathon – think again. There are going to be some major road closures for the race on Sunday, January 12th. So, keep reading to get all the important details you need to know.

Plan For Road Closures

Sorry if you didn’t know about the marathon until just now, and it’s already disrupting your weekend plans, but road closures are inevitable during such a big event. Although we’re still waiting for official details from RTA, past marathons give us a solid idea of what to expect. Key roads like King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street and stretches along Umm Suqeim will see diversions.

Major Roads To Be Closed This Weekend For The Dubai Marathon - Key Details Here

All About The Race

Race Route

The starting line is near Madinat Jumeirah, where runners will head toward the Dubai College junction on Al Sufouh Road. The course passes the base of the Palm Jumeirah trunk, reaches The Westin, and loops back at the traffic lights. Next, participants will return along Al Sufouh, past the starting point, and continue onto Beach Road. They’ll pass landmarks like Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the brand-new Marsa Al Arab before heading to the bridge at the Creek. After looping back twice, the finish line awaits near the Dubai Police Academy, with a final left turn at Madinat Jumeirah.

Major Roads To Be Closed This Weekend For The Dubai Marathon - Key Details Here

Race Day Timings

The marathon features three races: a 4 km fun run, a 42.195 km full marathon and a 10 km road race. Here are the timings you need to know:

  • Elite Marathon: 6:00 AM
  • General Marathon: 7:00 AM
  • 10km Road Race: 8:15 AM
  • 4km Fun Run: 10:30 AM

So, to all the runners taking part in the Dubai Marathon, we’re rooting for you! And if you’re just trying to plan your day out in Dubai this Sunday, January 12th, be mindful of the road closures and check for alternative routes.

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