Sun. 11 Jan. 2026
Dubai, AE
Event description
The longest-running half marathon in the UAE is back for its 23rd edition—bigger, better, and bolder. More than just a race, it’s a celebration of unity, diversity, and the boundless spirit of the running community.
Why This Race?
Since its start in 2002 with just 150 runners, the DCS Half Marathon & 10KM has become an icon of Dubai’s sporting calendar, now attracting 4,000+ runners from 100+ nationalities.
Rated among the highest-scoring races in the region, it has earned its reputation as “one the world’s most beautiful half marathons.” Run along the serene Dubai Creek, across iconic bridges, past abra stations, souks, and Old Dubai landmarks. Every stride is part of a race that combines heritage, community, and world-class organisation.
Your Entry Includes:
• Race participation (21.1KM or 10KM)
• The famous DCS Race Bag filled with goodies
• An exclusive ASICS technical race t-shirt
• An iconic finisher medal
• Race photos, timing & digital certificate
• Free training runs with Dubai Creek Striders
• Flexible transfer & refund policy
Our Valued Partners
Marina Home (Title Sponsor) | Garmin (Gold Sponsor) | ASICS (Technical Partner) | Johnson Arabia (Event Partner) | Spinneys (Event Partner) | Park Hyatt Dubai (Host Venue)
💛 Organized by runners, for runners. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of history.
👉 Register now and join us on January 11, 2026!
Dubai Creek Striders is a not-for-profit community members club, run completely by volunteers. We pride ourselves on organising high quality events by runners, for runners. You can find details of our weekly schedule on our social media channels Instagram and Facebook.
Location #
- Venue
- Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club | QD's Car Park
- Address
- Dubai Creek Club Street
- City
- Dubai
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
Races #
Registration #
- Registration open
- Fri. 29 Aug. 2025
- Late fees apply from
- Sun. 21 Dec. 2025
- Registration close
- Sun. 4 Jan. 2026 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 November 30, 2025 (subject to 25% administration fee); or
- the athlete can transfer the race entry to a fellow athlete before December 31, 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, 2026) 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 (one week prior to race date) 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
- Limited availability. Car pooling and taxi encouraged
- Toilets
- Changing rooms
- Showers
Timing & certification #
- Timing
- Automated timing
- Certificate
- Electronic certificates
- Medals
- Finisher medals
- Trophies
Last updated: Sat. 30 Aug. 2025 19:09 +0400
Races
Half Marathon #
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Start date
- Sun. 11 Jan. 2026
- 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)
- Cut-off
- 3h
- Age categories
/
16-99
- Registration fee
16yr - 99yr AED 236.25
10KM #
- Distance
- 10 km
- Start date
- Sun. 11 Jan. 2026
- Start time
- 07:00
- 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)
- Cut-off
- 1h 40m
- Age categories
/
11-99
- Registration fee
11yr - 99yr AED 147.00
Map & accomodation
Organisation
- Club
- Dubai Creek Striders
- Phone
- +971502255895
- [email protected]