Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 January 2026 – Under the global banner ‘Be a part of it’. GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (GWR) and the Dubai Marathon, which celebrates its landmark 25th anniversary this year, have announced a partnership that offers participants a rare opportunity to set official world records during the race on 1 February.

The partnership brings together a global reputation for record-breaking achievements and one of the region’s most established long-distance running events, creating a platform where athletic achievement, creativity and community participation come together on an international stage.

Through this initiative, Dubai Marathon participants are invited to select and try a suitable GWR titles between approved distant categories. The concept goes beyond traditional race performance, allowing for record attempts that include themed costumes, awareness-based challenges, paired running formats, novelty endurance elements and group participation, all graded according to GWR. official guidelines.

Among the record concepts available within the framework of cooperation are:

· Fastest marathon completed by father and son together

· The fastest marathon was completed by mother and daughter together

Additional features include entries in sports equipment, blindfold running, roller skating, formal and professional wear and visually distinctive endurance challenges, offering participants multiple ways to enter GWR. archive.

All record applications specifically related to the Dubai Marathon will be processed free of charge, with additional benefits including fast application review and immediate eligibility assessments, reinforcing a joint commitment to accessibility and community engagement.

Participation in any record-breaking fundraising activity requires prior written approval from an officially authorized UAE charity in accordance with national regulations.

Applications are also welcome from people with disabilities with GWR proposing specific impairment classification categories to ensure fair and consistent assessment of registration attempts. This framework supports inclusive participation and recognizes achievements of all abilities.

Participants can explore available recording titles or suggest new ones through the GWR website via a dedicated registration page in Arabic or English; https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/press/marathons and can be registered to run through the official website www.dubaimarathon.org.

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Guinness World Records MENA Office

What is the fastest hunting bird in Europe? This was the question that inspired the founding of Guinness World Records back in 1955. From a single book printed out of a room above a gym, GWR has grown into a global multimedia brand with offices in London, New York, Beijing, Tokyo and Dubai. Today, we deliver world-class content not just in books, but on TV, social media and live.

Our in-house consultancy works closely with brands and businesses around the world to harness the power of record holders and deliver award-winning campaigns and business solutions.

Through our in-house production group, GWR Studios, we create distinctive content for broadcasters, brand partners and digital platforms.

GWR Entertainment brings the best of the GWR brand to life with a diverse range of live experiences where visitors can discover and even attempt official world records.

Whatever the means, our ultimate goal is to make the world a more interesting, fun, and positive place.

To join this record-breaking community and find out the answer to that original question, visit guinnessworldrecords.com.