by dubaimarathon | Aug 28, 2026 | 2026, Videos
In the post Haile era, Ethiopians continue in strength with four men running under 2.05. Men’s winner is Ayele Abshero (ETH) in 2.04.23. Aselefech Mergia takes the women’s crown in...
by dubaimarathon | Aug 28, 2026 | 2026, Videos
25th anniversary race will take place on February 1st...
by dubaimarathon | Aug 28, 2026 | 2026, Videos
Former World Marathon Record Holder and 3 x New York Marathon winner, Paula Radcliffe, first becomes an Ambassador for Dubai Marathon and joins the TV commentary...
by dubaimarathon | Aug 28, 2026 | 2026, Videos
An unprecedented five men finished under 2:05:00, including Berhanu Shiferaw and Tadese Tola in second and third. However the winner was Lelisa Desisa winning the men’s race in 2:04:45, just outside the course record. Tirfi Tsegaye took the women’s title...
by dubaimarathon | Aug 28, 2026 | 2026, Videos
The 2008 Dubai Marathon, held on January 18, was a game-changer for the event, the city and and international athletics. This was primarily driven by the participation of Ethiopian running legend Haile Gebrselassie. His appearance, following his world record-breaking...
by dubaimarathon | Aug 28, 2026 | 2026, Videos
Flashback to January 14, 2000 and the debut of the Dubai Marathon on the international stage, with course measurement ratified by the IAAF. The city was in a phase of rapid economic diversification and infrastructure growth and the population surpassed 860,000. The...
