Burj2Burj Half Marathon
Burj2Burj Half Marathon is a mostly flat, closed-road Dubai race with a three-hour limit, a global field, and a skyline-focused city experience.
Quick facts
- Single-distance 21.1 km event
- Mostly flat course on roads closed to traffic
- Hydration about every 2.5 km after the first station
- Three-hour cutoff with batched starting corrals
Is registration open for the 2027 Burj2Burj Half Marathon?
Registration for the 2027 Burj2Burj Half Marathon is open.
About the Burj2Burj Half Marathon
Burj2Burj Half Marathon is a single-distance Dubai event built for a large international field. More than 15,000 runners from 172 nationalities finished the prior edition, and the batched corrals and three-hour limit accommodate both fast racers and newer runners.
Course
The certified 21.1 km road course is mostly flat and fully closed to traffic. Exact start and finish locations await final approvals; hydration begins around 5 km and then appears about every 2.5 km, with a three-hour cutoff.
Race-day weather
Dubai's January race mornings typically begin around 15 to 18 C with relatively low humidity. Temperatures rise quickly after sunrise, so early hydration and steady pacing still matter through the final kilometers.
Past Burj2Burj Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, January 24, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, February 8, 2026 | — | — |
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Burj2Burj Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Burj2Burj Half Marathon?
The 2027 Burj2Burj Half Marathon is on Sunday, January 24, 2027.
Is registration open for the 2027 Burj2Burj Half Marathon?
Registration for the 2027 Burj2Burj Half Marathon is open. View the official registration details at in.events-worldsiconic.com.
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