Event description
Umm Al Quwain Half Marathon – The Challenge Begins Here!
Get ready for an electrifying race in the heart of Umm Al Quwain! Organised by the Department of Tourism and Archaeology in collaboration with the Emirates Council For Rural Development.
This premier event offers runners of all levels the chance to push their limits, set new personal bests, and race on an ultra-fast, dynamic, and flat course.
What makes the Umm Al Quwain Half Marathon special?
- An official measured course by World Athletics.
- Races for all levels, from elite athletes to fitness enthusiasts and amateur runners.
- Cash prizes of up to AED50,000, rewarding outstanding performances.
- Carb loading Pasta Bonanza.
- Preferred hotel room rates to complement your weekend stay.
- Exciting side events, ensuring a complete experience for all participants and spectators.
The event is held on a World Athletics Certified Measured Course, officially listed on the global athletics calendar and recognised as a World Ranking competition. Athletes can earn ranking points that count toward qualification for elite events like the Olympic Games, World Championships, and Continental Championships.
Get ready, lace up, and register before April 15th to enjoy the early bird fees.
نصف ماراثون أم القيوين – التحدي يبدأ من هنا!
استعدوا لسباق مليء بالحماس في قلب إمارة أم القيوين! بتنظيم من دائرة السياحة والآثار بالتعاون مع مجلس الإمارات للتنمية المتوازنة.
هذا الحدث المميز يتيح للعدّائين من جميع المستويات فرصة لتحدي أنفسهم، وتحقيق أرقام قياسية جديدة، والركض على مسار سريع ومسطّح.
ما الذي يميز نصف ماراثون أم القيوين؟
- مسار معتمد رسميًا من الاتحاد الدولي لألعاب القوى.
- سباقات تناسب جميع المستويات، من الرياضيين المحترفين إلى محبي اللياقة والهواة.
- جوائز مالية تصل إلى AED50,000 درهم إماراتي للفائزين.
- (برسوم رمزية) انضم معنا في حفلة الباستا الأسطورية.
- أسعار فنادق مميزة للمشاركين للاستمتاع بعطلة نهاية الأسبوع.
- فعاليات جانبية ممتعة تضمن تجربة متكاملة للمشاركين والجمهور.
يُقام الحدث على مسار معتمد ومقاس من قبل الاتحاد الدولي لألعاب القوى، ومُدرج رسميًا في الرزنامة العالمية لألعاب القوى، ويُعترف به كمسابقة تُحتسب ضمن التصنيف العالمي. يمكن للرياضيين كسب نقاط تصنيف تُسهم في التأهل لبطولات النخبة مثل الألعاب الأولمبية، وبطولات العالم، وبطولات القارات.
لا تفوّت فرصة التسجيل المبكر قبل 15 أبريل للاستفادة من الخصم على رسوم التسجيل.


Location #
- Venue
- In front of the Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain
- Address
- Sheik Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Moalla Street 80
- City
- Umm Al Quwain
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
Races #
½ Marathon | Elite
Sun. 4 May. 2025
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05:30
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21.1 km
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from AED 145.00 to AED 195.00
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Register |
10KM | Elite
Sun. 4 May. 2025
|
05:35
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10 km
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from AED 145.00 to AED 175.00
|
Register |
½ Marathon
Sun. 4 May. 2025
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05:45
|
21.1 km
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from AED 145.00 to AED 195.00
|
Register |
10KM
Sun. 4 May. 2025
|
07:00
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10 km
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from AED 145.00 to AED 175.00
|
Register |
5KM
Sun. 4 May. 2025
|
07:30
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5 km
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from AED 145.00 to AED 175.00
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Register |
1 Mile
Sun. 4 May. 2025
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08:30
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1 mi
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AED 75.00
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Register |
Registration #
- Registration open
- Fri. 28 Mar. 2025 12:00
- Late fees apply from
- Tue. 15 Apr. 2025
- Registration close
- Sat. 3 May. 2025 11:59 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
- Participation
- Individual athletes
- Refund policy
- Fees are non-refundable.If an athlete is unable to participate on race day for any reason:
- A refund of the race entry fee is available up to 7 days before the event (a 10% administration fee applies).
- Alternatively, before registration closes, an athlete may change race category or transfer their entry to another athlete (subject to our Terms of Service and the prevailing registration fee at the time of transfer).
Refund policy for event changes:
- Cancelled events: You’ll be contacted and refunded automatically.
- Rescheduled events: We’ll notify you of the new date and time. If you’re unable to attend, refunds are available upon request.
- Store purchases: These are non-refundable.
Note: All refunds are subject to a 10% administration fee.
Practical info #
- Races
- Race information
- Race pack collection
- TBA
- Transport to start
- Own transport to the venue
- Transport from finish
- Own transport from the venue
Course / track / circuit #
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Support stations
- Start/Finish | 5KM | 10KM | 15KM | 20KM
Facilities & services #
- Medical
- Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
- Parking
- Ample car parking space | walking distance to the start/finish line
- Toilets
- Changing rooms
- Showers
Timing & certification #
- Timing
- Automated timingPremierTiming by Hopatec Sports Services (MyLaps BiBTag)
- Certificate
- Electronic certificates
- Medals
- Finisher & Finalists medals
- Trophies
- AED50K prize money for Elite category and fastest Emirati Male & Female.
Races
½ Marathon | Elite #
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Start date
- Sun. 4 May. 2025
- Start time
- 05:30
- Start location
- In front of the Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain (AE)
- Finish location
- In front of the Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain (AE)
- Cut-off
- 2h 45m
- Age categories
/
18-34
/
35-39
/
40-49
/
50-59
/
60-69
/
70-99
- Late registration fee
18yr - 34yr AED 195.00 35yr - 39yr AED 195.00 40yr - 49yr AED 195.00 50yr - 59yr AED 195.00 60yr - 69yr AED 195.00 70yr - 99yr AED 145.00 - Note(s)
- Participants can compete as elites, starting in a designated wave. Athletes must submit an officially published qualifying time during registration. The qualifying time must have been achieved no more than 24 months before the event.
The QT for the ½ Marathon distance:
Male:
18-49: 01:30:00
50-59: 01:40:00
60-99: 02:00:00
Female:
18-49: 01:45:00
50-59: 02:00:00
60-99: 02:40:00
This race is timed based on GUN time, not CHIP time. At least three athletes must start in an age category for prizes to be awarded.
Elite athletes are subject to UAE NADA anti-doping testing.
10KM | Elite #
- Distance
- 10 km
- Start date
- Sun. 4 May. 2025
- Start time
- 05:35
- Start location
- In front of the Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain (AE)
- Finish location
- In front of the Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain (AE)
- Cut-off
- 1h 30m
- Age categories
/
18-34
/
35-39
/
40-49
/
50-59
/
60-69
/
70-99
- Late registration fee
18yr - 34yr AED 175.00 35yr - 39yr AED 175.00 40yr - 49yr AED 175.00 50yr - 59yr AED 175.00 60yr - 69yr AED 175.00 70yr - 99yr AED 145.00 - Note(s)
- Participants can compete as elites, starting in a designated wave. Athletes must submit an officially published qualifying time during registration. The qualifying time must have been achieved no more than 24 months before the event.
The QT for the 10KM distance:
Male:
18-49: 00:45:00
50-59: 00:55:00
60-99: 01:10:00
Female:
18-49: 00:55:00
50-59: 01:05:00
60-99: 01:20:00
This race is timed based on GUN time, not CHIP time. At least three athletes must start in an age category for prizes to be awarded.
Elite athletes are subject to UAE NADA anti-doping testing.
½ Marathon #
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Start date
- Sun. 4 May. 2025
- Start time
- 05:45
- Start location
- In front of the Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain (AE)
- Finish location
- In front of the Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain (AE)
- Cut-off
- 3h
- Age categories
/
18-34
/
35-39
/
40-49
/
50-59
/
60-69
/
70-99
- Late registration fee
18yr - 34yr AED 195.00 35yr - 39yr AED 195.00 40yr - 49yr AED 195.00 50yr - 59yr AED 195.00 60yr - 69yr AED 195.00 70yr - 99yr AED 145.00 - Note(s)
- This race is timed based on CHIP time.
10KM #
- Distance
- 10 km
- Start date
- Sun. 4 May. 2025
- Start time
- 07:00
- Start location
- In front of the Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain (AE)
- Finish location
- In front of the Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain (AE)
- Cut-off
- 2h
- Age categories
/
14-17
/
18-34
/
35-39
/
40-49
/
50-59
/
60-69
/
70-99
- Late registration fee
14yr - 17yr AED 145.00 18yr - 34yr AED 175.00 35yr - 39yr AED 175.00 40yr - 49yr AED 175.00 50yr - 59yr AED 175.00 60yr - 69yr AED 175.00 70yr - 99yr AED 145.00 - Note(s)
- This race is timed based on CHIP time.
5KM #
- Distance
- 5 km
- Start date
- Sun. 4 May. 2025
- Start time
- 07:30
- Start location
- In front of the Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain (AE)
- Finish location
- In front of the Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain (AE)
- Cut-off
- 1h 30m
- Age categories
/
9-13
/
14-17
/
18-34
/
35-39
/
40-49
/
50-59
/
60-69
/
70-99
- Late registration fee
9yr - 13yr AED 145.00 14yr - 17yr AED 145.00 18yr - 34yr AED 175.00 35yr - 39yr AED 175.00 40yr - 49yr AED 175.00 50yr - 59yr AED 175.00 60yr - 69yr AED 175.00 70yr - 99yr AED 145.00 - Note(s)
- This race is timed based on CHIP time.
1 Mile #
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Start date
- Sun. 4 May. 2025
- Start time
- 08:30
- Start location
- In front of the Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain (AE)
- Finish location
- In front of the Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain, Umm Al Quwain (AE)
- Cut-off
- 1h
- Age categories
/
5-8
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9-13
/
14-17
/
18-99
- Late registration fee
5yr - 8yr AED 75.00 9yr - 13yr AED 75.00 14yr - 17yr AED 75.00 18yr - 99yr AED 75.00 - Note(s)
- This race is timed based on CHIP time.
Map & accomodation
Organisation
- Phone
- +971 50 8440727
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://uaqhalfmarathon.ae
- Social