Sun. 26 Jan. 2025
Dubai, AE
Event description
The 22nd edition of the Marina Home Dubai Creek Striders Half Marathon & 10KM is more than just a race—it's a celebration of unity, diversity, and the boundless spirit of the running community. Mark your calendar for January 26, 2025, and prepare to push your boundaries while being part of an event, proudly supported by Marina Home that brings us all together, stronger.
**A Legacy of Excellence**
Building on the success of previous years, the 22nd edition promises to be even more spectacular. Known as "the world's most beautiful half marathon," this event has become a beacon of running excellence, attracting participants from all corners of the globe. Organized by Dubai Creek Striders (DCS), a not-for-profit organization run entirely by passionate volunteers, this race embodies the spirit of inclusivity, bringing together runners of all levels, nationalities, and backgrounds.
**What Awaits You in 2025**
This iconic event offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich culture and heritage of Dubai while enjoying a world-class race. The route takes you through some of the most scenic and historic parts of the city, from the serene Dubai Creek to the bustling streets of Old Dubai, ensuring a truly memorable race day.
**Exclusive Benefits for Participants**
For the 22nd edition, we are offering attractive pricing options for our loyal members and participants:
Half Marathon (excluding VAT and Hopasports Fees)
- November Registration: AED 274
- December Registration: AED 299
- January Late Registration AED 325
10KM (excluding VAT and Hopasports Fees):
- November Registration: AED 170
- December Registration: AED 185
- January Late Registration AED 199
The entry fee includes:
- Race entry
- The famous DCS Race Bag, filled with goodies
- An exclusive ASICS Technical Race T-shirt
- An iconic Finisher Medal
- Race photos, timing, and a digital certificate
A scenic post-race breakfast on the Creek will be available for purchase at a discounted rate, offering a perfect way to relax and celebrate your achievement.
Location
- Venue
- Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club | QD's Car Park
- City
- Dubai
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
Races
Registration
- Registration open
- Fri. 23 Aug. 2024
- Late fees apply from
- Sun. 12 Jan. 2025
- Registration close
- Sun. 19 Jan. 2025 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
- Participation
- Individual athletes
- Included
- Race Bag | Technical Race T-shirt | Medal| Photo Service or Download | Timing and Digital Certificate.
- Refund policy
- Fees are non-refundable.All entry fees are non-refundable and at the discretion of the event organiser.
If the athlete is unable to run on race day due to any reason:
- the athlete can get refund of the race entry before December 15, 2024 (subject to 25% administration fee); or
- the athlete can transfer the race entry to a fellow athlete before January 14, 2025 (subject to the prevailing registration fee on the day of transfer); or
- the athlete can collect the race pack when distributed, run the event virtually (before March 15, 2025) and collect their medal from the organisers.
Further this event is subject to refunds as follows:
- For refunds related to cancelled events, we will contact you and issue a refund automatically.
- For refunds related to rescheduled events, we will contact you with the new date and time ASAP. In case you can't make the event, refunds will be done upon request.
- Store purchases are excluded from refunds.
- All refunds are subject to a 25% administration fee.
Practical info
- Races
- Race information
- Race pack collection
- You will be notified via email from the organisers of when and where to go to collect your (full) Race Pack in Dubai before the event. Packs will not be distributed after the distribution dates/times. Packs will NOT be taken to the start line, so please ensure you collect prior to race day.
- Transport to start
- Own transport to the venue.
- Transport from finish
- Own transport from the venue.
Course / track / circuit
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Support stations
- Water & Hydration Drinks every 3-5km
- Highlights
- A figure-of-eight runs along, over, and under Dubai Creek, passing through some truly iconic areas of the old city. The course is a mix of pavements, bridges and road.
- Spectators area(s)
Facilities & services
- Medical
- Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
- Parking
- Toilets
- Changing rooms
- Showers
Timing & certification
- Timing
- Automated timing
- Certificate
- Electronic certificates
- Medals
- Finisher medals
- Trophies
Last updated: Mon. 4 Nov. 2024 10:01 +0400
Races
Half Marathon
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Start date
- Sun. 26 Jan. 2025
- Start time
- 06:00
- Start location
- Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club | QD's Car Park, Dubai (AE)
- Finish location
- Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club | QD's Car Park, Dubai (AE)
- Age categories
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16-99- Registration fee
16yr - 99yr AED 287.70
10KM
- Distance
- 10 km
- Start date
- Sun. 26 Jan. 2025
- Start time
- 06:30
- Start location
- Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club | QD's Car Park, Dubai (AE)
- Finish location
- Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club | QD's Car Park, Dubai (AE)
- Age categories
- / 11-99
- Registration fee
11yr - 99yr AED 178.50
Map & accomodation
Organisation
- Club
- Dubai Creek Striders
- Phone
- +971502255895
- [email protected]
