AJMAN, 27th December, 2024 (WAM) — Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) confirmed the launch of the 5th ‘Amina Hospital – Ajman Half Marathon,’ which will be organised by Endurance Sports Services Company, on 29th December 2024, at Al Safia Park. The marathon, which is recognised as one of the most important and largest annual sports […]
DUBAI, 25th December, 2024 (WAM) — Guinness World Records has joined forces with the Dubai Marathon for a partnership that gives participants an opportunity to break world records while running in the iconic event on January 12, 2025. The partnership will enable runners across distance categories to try to achieve a new verified record, giving […]
ABU DHABI, 13th December, 2024 (WAM) — The ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon will be held tomorrow, 14 December, welcoming more than 33,000 male and female runners, including elite international and professional athletes alongside community participants. The sixth edition, organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), is the […]
CAIRO, 30 October 2024 (WAM) — Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports of the Arab Republic of Egypt, announced details of the ninth edition of the Zayed Charity Marathon, which is scheduled to take place in the New Administrative Capital on 27th December in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and TriFactory. […]
DUBAI, 16th October, 2024 (WAM) — With less than 100 days remaining, event organisers are collaborating closely with the Dubai Sports Council and relevant government departments to ensure all preparations are complete for the 24th Dubai Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, 12th January 2025. Held under the auspices of the Dubai Sports Council and renowned as […]
DUBAI, 10th May, 2024 (WAM) — The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has organised a marathon for workers at Meydan in Dubai, in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council and the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs in the Emirate of Dubai (PCLA), which brought together over 1,000 contestants. The race forms part of […]
More than 20,000 participants from 125 countries, including a record 60% Saudi nationals, took part in the third edition of the Riyadh Marathon on February 10 – an increase of more than 33%, with 15,000 runners in 2023. For the first time, the start and finish line, and the accompanying Marathon Village, were located next […]
The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has announced that the start and finish location for the third Riyadh Marathon, taking place on February 10, supported by the Ministry of Sport, will be the newly-constructed Kingdom Arena. The Riyadh Marathon has emerged as one of the country’s most anticipated sporting events, making the Kingdom Arena […]
