The Gulf race calendar
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Doha, Qatar
Timed park laps. Register through the QSFA app.
Status not confirmed
30 min (17+) · 15 min (17+) · 10 min (7–16) · 5 min (3–6)
Lowest event price · category may differ
From QAR 75.00
Qatar Sports for All
Source checked 11 Sept 2026
Doha, Qatar
Indoor timed running for women and girls, including a 15-minute adult option. Check the exact hall entrance and the organiser’s privacy limitation before attending.
Status not confirmed
30-minute adult run · 15-minute adult run · 10-minute juniors · 5-minute mini kids
Lowest event price · category may differ
From QAR 75.00
Qatar Sports for All
Source checked 14 Sept 2026
Al Ain, UAE
Indoor 1, 3 and 5 km racing in Al Ain, with a separate late start for the children’s 1 km.
Open at last check
1 km · 3 km · 5 km
Lowest event price · category may differ
AED 100.00
Premier Online
Source checked 13 Sept 2026
Dubai, UAE
Climate-controlled racing at Dragon Mart, with age-specific categories from 500 m to 5 km.
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0.5 km · 1 km · 2.5 km · 5 km
Lowest event price · category may differ
From AED 47.25
Premier Online
Source checked 13 Sept 2026
Al Gharrafa, Qatar
Timed park laps. Register through the QSFA app.
Status not confirmed
30 min (17+) · 15 min (17+) · 10 min (7–16) · 5 min (3–6)
Lowest event price · category may differ
From QAR 75.00
Qatar Sports for All
Source checked 11 Sept 2026
Dubai, UAE
Mixed surfaces through the Desert Palm estate, with four waves and an 08:15 course cutoff.
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3 km · 5 km · 10 km · 15 km
Lowest event price · category may differ
From AED 125.00
Premier Online
Source checked 13 Sept 2026
Dubai, UAE
Indoor distances from a children’s 1 km to 10 km, with race check-in near Lulu’s.
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1 km · 2.5 km · 5 km · 10 km
Lowest event price · category may differ
AED 100.00
Premier Online
Source checked 13 Sept 2026
Umm Al Seneem, Qatar
Timed park laps. Register through the QSFA app.
Status not confirmed
30 min (17+) · 15 min (17+) · 10 min (7–16) · 5 min (3–6)
Lowest event price · category may differ
From QAR 75.00
Qatar Sports for All
Source checked 11 Sept 2026
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Three trail distances in Ras Al Khaimah, with staggered starts and a 09:30 course cut-off.
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5 km · 10 km · 15 km
Lowest event price · category may differ
AED 100.00
Premier Online
Source checked 13 Sept 2026
Dubai, UAE
A Wednesday evening race over Meydan Royal Bridge, with a firm 21:00 cutoff.
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3 km · 5 km · 10 km
Lowest event price · category may differ
From AED 100.00
Premier Online
Source checked 13 Sept 2026
Ajman, UAE
An Al Safia Walk race with a junior 1 km and 2.5, 5 and 10 km options.
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1 km · 2.5 km · 5 km · 10 km
Lowest event price · category may differ
From AED 60.00
Premier Online
Source checked 13 Sept 2026
Ghantoot, UAE
UAE Running Relays Championships is a scheduled run event in Ghantoot.
Open at last check
Distances not confirmed
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Waterfront loops near Etihad Arena, with 2.5, 5 and 10-mile categories and a pre-dawn arrival.
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4 km · 8 km · 16 km
Lowest event price · category may differ
From AED 100.00
Additional fees may apply · Hopasports
Source checked 13 Sept 2026
Dubai, UAE
Four distances on roads around Meydan and Nad Al Sheba.
Open at last check
3 km · 5 km · 10 km · 16 km
Lowest event price · category may differ
AED 50.00
Premier Online
Source checked 9 Sept 2026
Dubai, UAE
Short community distances and a family race village; the 2 and 4 km schedules need organiser clarification.
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2 km · 4 km · 6 km
Lowest event price · category may differ
AED 51.45
Premier Online
Source checked 13 Sept 2026
Dubai, UAE
A traffic-free park run with 2.5, 5 and 10 km choices.
Open at last check
2.5 km · 5 km · 10 km
Lowest event price · category may differ
AED 50.00
Premier Online
Source checked 9 Sept 2026
Fili, Sharjah, UAE
Hisn Fili Run is a scheduled run event in Fili, Sharjah.
Open at last check
Distances not confirmed
Dubai, UAE
Al Sahel Road Run 10KM,5KM,3KM,1KM is a scheduled run event in Dubai.
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1 km · 3 km · 5 km · 10 km
Dubai, UAE
A DIFC race morning with 5, 10, 15 and 21 km categories.
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5 km · 10 km · 15 km · 21 km
Lowest event price · category may differ
From AED 158.00
Additional fees may apply · Hopasports
Source checked 13 Sept 2026
Fujairah, UAE
Run Fujairah is a scheduled run event in Fujairah.
Open at last check
Distances not confirmed
Dubai, UAE
A community walk and run supporting inclusion and people of determination.
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3 km · 5 km · 10 km
Zekreet, Qatar
Qatar’s Theeb weekend offers desert running from junior distances to 50 km. This guide covers the running day; the cycling races happen the day before.
Status not confirmed
10 km · 25 km · 50 km · 3 km juniors · 800 m kids
Fujairah, UAE
NBF Fujairah Road Run is a scheduled run event in Fujairah.
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Distances not confirmed
Fujairah, UAE
NBF Fujairah Trail Run is a scheduled trail event in Fujairah.
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Distances not confirmed
Doha, Qatar
Cross Qatar over 90 km, solo or as a relay. The checkpoint gates, early bag drop and one-way route are the key planning decisions.
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90 km solo · 90 km team relay
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From QAR 150.00
Qatar Sports for All
Source checked 14 Sept 2026
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Four road-race categories in Kuwait City, with the course and collection arrangements still to come.
Open at last check
5 km · 10 km · 21 km · 42 km
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From KWD 14.000
Suffix
Source checked 11 Sept 2026
Dubai, UAE
National Day road racing near Meydan, from 3 km to the longest listed 21 km category.
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3 km · 5 km · 10 km
Lowest event price · category may differ
AED 50.00
Premier Online
Source checked 9 Sept 2026
Ajman, UAE
Four distance choices starting at Al Safia Park in Ajman.
Open at last check
2.5 km · 5 km · 10 km · Half marathon
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Event dates · Wed, 13 January – Wed, 20 January 2027
A desert expedition with nonstop, staged and walking formats. International entry is priced in US dollars; qualification and package details matter as much as distance.
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400 km non-stop · 121 km non-stop or staged · 90 km parent–youth stages · 30 km walking experience
Lowest event price · category may differ
From USD 1,010.00
UltraSignup
Source checked 14 Sept 2026
Doha, Qatar
Corniche racing with shorter distances, a half marathon, a marathon and a four-person relay. Compare individual prices with the team fee, then confirm the 2027 race-day timetable.
Open at last check
5 km · 10 km · 21 km · 42 km · 42.195 km team relay
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From QAR 150.00
Ooredoo
Source checked 14 Sept 2026
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
An AlUla race weekend with a short Old Town option and demanding desert trails. Match the distance to your experience before planning the trip.
Status not confirmed
100 km · 50 km · 23 km · 10 km · 3 km · 1.6 km
Muscat, Oman
Event dates · Fri, 29 January – Sat, 30 January 2027
A two-day running weekend with adult distances and children’s races.
Open at last check
42.2 km · 21.1 km · 10 km · 5 km · 2 km · 1 km
Shahaniya, Qatar
Two hours on a farm loop after dark, solo or shared between three runners. A headtorch and an arrival before the access closure are essential.
Not open yet
2-hour solo · 2-hour relay team of three
Lusail, Qatar
Run under circuit floodlights, with shorter races and longer evening options. The useful travel choice is limited free parking or the organiser’s Metro shuttle.
Status not confirmed
Kids 1 km · 5 km · 10 km
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