All of the major road races and running events in one place, curated by The Playbook Community
Dubai’s longest-running community half marathon (plus 10km) around the Dubai Creek area. A proper winter-season staple.
DUBAI, UAE
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11 Jan 26
Popular Abu Dhabi winter race inside Zayed Sports City.
ABU DHABI, UAE
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18 Jan 26
UAE’s big mountain ultra in Jebel Jais, RAK — multiple distances across 24–25 Jan 2026.
RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE
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24 Jan 26
Desert running, dunes, and a proper UAE-style challenge in Al Marmoom. 5km and 10km options.
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25 Jan 26
A big Dubai winter-season race with multiple distances — ideal for first-timers and PB chasers.
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31 Jan 26
Dubai’s flagship road race with Marathon, 10km and 4km distances — Sunday 1 Feb 2026.
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01 Feb 26
Quiet coastal half marathon in UAQ.
UMM AL QUWAIN, UAE
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07 Feb 26
Iconic Dubai half marathon linking Burj Khalifa to Burj Al Arab — the season opener vibe, every year.
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08 Feb 26
One of the fastest half marathons in the world — RAK Half returns Saturday 14 Feb 2026.
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14 Feb 26
One of Dubai’s most popular off-road winter races.
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22 Feb 26
Ajman’s official half marathon with coastal routes.
AJMAN, UAE
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28 Feb 26
Charity eco run with multiple distances.
01 Mar 26
Sharjah’s main annual road race along Al Majaz Waterfront.
SHARJAH, UAE
08 Mar 26
Scenic mountain race through Fujairah terrain.
FUJAIRAH, UAE
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21 Mar 26
Evening 5km and 10km race along JBR promenade.
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10 Apr 26
Step into the run - easy mornings, Sunrise miles, and those mid-week breath sessions. This is what it really feels like.
