In addition to the ultra-fast marathon, Dubai has many other attractions, from beautiful beaches to award-winning restaurants.
The Dubai Marathon has witnessed some extraordinarily fast times over the years.
The course records are 2:03:34 by Getene Molla and 2:16:07 by Tigist Ketema.
So, if you’re looking for a personal best, then the next edition (January 12) could be perfect for you.
In addition to hosting one of the fastest races in the world at 26.2 miles, Dubai also has amazing beaches, restaurants and attractions for visitors.
Its linear layout makes it easy to navigate as the airport is minutes away from key areas such as Dubai Creek, Downtown and the Marina.
You can enjoy the white sands of Kate Beach and the luxury of Dubai’s Heritage District, and with amazing water slides and theme parks, there’s everything you need to relax before or after the marathon.
As for the race, and to give you an idea of how fast it is, the average top 10 men’s performance in Dubai is 2:04:02, bettered only by Berlin, Valencia, London, Tokyo and Chicago.
Dubai’s top 10 women’s times average 2:18:36, beaten only by Chicago, London, Tokyo, Valencia and Berlin.
Tigist Ketema (Colombo)
Last year’s races were won by Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena in 2:05:01 and Ketema in a women’s course record of 2:16:07. at 04:53 before returning to successfully defend his title. 2009 and 2010
Then, in 2012, Ayele Abshero won his marathon debut in 2:04:23, leading four men in the sub-2:05 range, an unprecedented feat at the time and long before super-shoes became widespread.Tamirat is among the previous winners Tola, who won in 2017 with a time of 2:04:11 To win the marathon world champion title in 2022 and the Olympic crown in 2024.
Furthermore, Dubai was the first marathon in history to have five men break 2:05 in the same race, the first to see seven men run sub-2:05 in the same race, and the first to have three women in the same race in 2:20 :
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