Run for a Reason- 2014 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon Registration

The Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon is back with a bang!

Early Bird Draw

On 24 January 2014, thousands of runners will take to the streets in one of the world's most iconic road races.

To add to the thrill, you can now be part of an Early Bird Draw and run for free*.

Eligibility and Prizes

10 lucky winners will have their registration fees waived. To be eligible for the Early Bird Draw, register before 31 October 2013, 10.00pm UAE time.

For more information, click here.

Register

Get in on the action. Sign up for the full marathon (42.195km), 10km road race, or the 3km fun run today.

2013 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon Details

Catch the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2013 Details.

The Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2013 will be happening on 25 January. Race to the finish with tens of thousands of runners. The marathon will start beside the Pavilion in Downtown Dubai, just past the entrance of the Burj Khalifa. Don’t miss out on this chance – register for the full marathon (42.195km), 10km or 3km race atwww.dubaimarathon.org! Registrations close on 20 January 2013.

Not a runner? Come by the Marathon Village at Burj Park, Downtown Dubai, for a day of fun-filled activities. There will be something for all – live bands, DJs, dancers, food and games, making it a great outdoor event for family and friends.

Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2013 Live Update , Schedule and Results

Here's Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2013 Live Update , Schedule and Results.

The Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon and Dubai Half Marathon have been held in the city since the year 2000 under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It is one of the first sporting events on the city’s calendar, occurring at the end of January, taking advantage of the cooler winter temperatures.

In 2011 the male winner, Kenyan David Baramasai, completed the marathon in just two hours and seven minutes while the female winner, Ethiopian Asselefech Medessa, completed the race in two hours and 22 minutes.

The total prize money for the marathon is US$ 1 million with both male and female first place winners receiving US$ 250,000 each – making it the largest prize for distance running in the world. There is also a US$ 1 million prize for anyone who beats a world record, but so far this has been left unclaimed. 

image credit: dubaimarathon.org

The winner of the shorter 10km road race wins AED 4,000 and there is also a three kilometer fun run for residents to enter. In 2011 the three races attracted 14,000 participants from around the globe, including a huge number of international professional athletes. The Dubai Marathon has become bigger and better each year, attracting many local and global sponsors.

The race is a major attraction and many people gather to watch and support the runners as many of the 10km and 3km participants run to raise money for local and international charities.

Starting times:
Marathon: 7am
10km: 7.15am
3km: 10.30am

Text credit: Dubai Calendar