This is a preview of the 2025 Dubai Marathon written by Deji Ogeyinbgo for RunBlogRun. The 2025 race is on 12th January 2025 and can be watched live on www.dubaimarathon.org at 6pm Dubai local time. : RunBlogRun will provide remote social commentary during the live elite event.
Dubai Marathon preview. Ethiopian flavor for the 24th Dubai Marathon
On January 12, 2025, runners from all over the world will converge on Dubai for one of the most anticipated events on the marathon calendar. This race allows elite athletes to push their limits and excel personally the records.
For nearly 25 years, the Dubai Marathon has been a landmark event on the racing tour, attracting international attention with its high-profile field and prestigious status, and the 2025 edition promises to continue this legacy. Some of the world’s best marathoners are on their feet this year the marathon is shaping up to be another memorable race.
Men’s race. starry field
This year’s men’s race in Dubai features a mix of established stars and up-and-coming talent, led by former marathon world champion Lelisa Desisa, who is returning to the city where she made her mark on the world stage back in 2013 victory in Dubai that year, when he clocked a personal best of 2:04:45, marked his debut in the marathon space and set the stage for what would become a decorated career.He won the Boston Marathon twice, the 2018 New York Marathon and the 2019 World Marathon Championships.
Desisa’s return to Dubai is highly anticipated. His 2013 victory, which saw him beat a pack of rivals in what was one of the fastest marathon debuts in history, was just the beginning. He has remained at the forefront of the sport ever since. His reappearance after a brief hiatus from international competition will be a highlight for spectators and fellow runners alike.
Desisa will be challenged by Kenya’s Denis Kimetto, who has the fastest marathon time in the field. Kimetto’s personal best of 2:02:57 was set at the Berlin Marathon in 2014. Although he has not competed since 2019, however The 40-year-old Kenyan’s impressive credentials cannot be overlooked.If he can get back to his best form then Kimetto could be a serious contender for the top spot.
Another contender to watch is Dino Sefir, an Ethiopian marathoner who has been consistently strong, setting a personal best of 2:04:50 in Dubai in 2012, which remains one of the fastest unbeaten times in the race’s history regularly competes in major marathons, including best results in Tokyo, Frankfurt and Barcelona will try to add another impressive result to his career.
Another Ethiopian runner, Shifera Tamru, also performed at a high level, with a personal best of 2:05:18 and a strong showing in the 2024 season.Her last marathon time was 2:12:13 , in Hangzhou, China, shows he is in solid form going into this race.
Women’s race. competitive lineup
The women’s race is just as exciting and Ethiopia’s Tigist Girma will be one of the main favourites, with a long list of achievements including victories in the Beirut, Guangzhou and Sydney marathons results and top positions in major marathons.His most recent result A win at the 2022 Sydney Marathon, where he set a personal best of 2:18:52 at the Valencia Marathon.
Zeineba Yimmer, also from Ethiopia, is another strong contender. Yimmer’s marathon career has been marked by steady improvement, including a win at the 2023 Barcelona Marathon and a fourth place finish in the Berlin Marathon, where she clocked a personal best of 2:19:07 can compete at the highest level and he will look to continue his successful streak in Dubai.
Etagene Voldu, a young runner with great potential, makes strides in the marathon. Voldu set a personal best of 2:20:03 at the 2022 Valencia Marathon and has shown steady improvement over the years with a strong season best of 2:26. 00, Voldu will try to break into the elite ranks of Dubai.
One to watch out for is Bahrain’s Tigist Ketema, the 2024 marathon debutant who made history with the fastest women’s marathon debut in Dubai last year. further cemented his place in the elite.He will return to Dubai to looking for a second win and perhaps another record.
With so many talented women lining up, the race for the podium is expected to be fierce.The competition in Dubai has always been fierce and this year looks set to be no different.
What is at stake?
For men and women competing in Dubai, this marathon is more than just another event. It’s a chance to make a statement on the world stage. The smooth and fast course makes it one of the best places in the world for marathoners to break personal bests or even set world records. With such a strong field in the men’s and women’s races, this year’s Dubai Marathon promises to be an exciting contest with plenty of storylines.
