Sun. 11 Jan. 2026
Umm Al Quwain, AE
Event description
Umm Al Quwain Half Marathon – The Challenge Begins Here!
Get ready for the 2nd edition of an electrifying race in the heart of Umm Al Quwain! Organised by the Department of Tourism and Archaeology.
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
- Post Race Breakfast
- Bus Service from Dubai & Abu Dhabi
- 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.
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 #
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½ Marathon | Elite
Sun. 11 Jan. 2026
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06:30
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21.1 km
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from AED 95.00 to AED 145.00
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Register |
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10KM | Elite
Sun. 11 Jan. 2026
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06:35
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10 km
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from AED 95.00 to AED 125.00
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Register |
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½ Marathon
Sun. 11 Jan. 2026
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06:45
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21.1 km
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from AED 95.00 to AED 145.00
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Register |
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10KM
Sun. 11 Jan. 2026
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08:00
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10 km
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from AED 95.00 to AED 125.00
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Register |
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5KM
Sun. 11 Jan. 2026
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08:30
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5 km
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from AED 95.00 to AED 125.00
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Register |
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1 Mile
Sun. 11 Jan. 2026
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08:45
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1 mi
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AED 50.00
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Register |
Registration fees: Included VAT | Excluded 5% Service Fee
Registration #
- Registration open
- Sat. 3 May. 2025
- Late fees apply from
- Tue. 30 Sep. 2025
- Registration close
- Sat. 10 Jan. 2026 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
- Collection from Abu Dhabi - Dubai - Umm Al Quwain. Details: 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
- 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.
Last updated: Mon. 12 May. 2025 18:55 +0400
Races
½ Marathon | Elite #
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Start date
- Sun. 11 Jan. 2026
- Start time
- 06:30
- 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
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18-34/ 35-39/ 40-49/ 50-59/ 60-69- Registration fee
18yr - 34yr AED 145.00 35yr - 39yr AED 145.00 40yr - 49yr AED 145.00 50yr - 59yr AED 145.00 60yr - 69yr AED 95.00 - 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. 11 Jan. 2026
- Start time
- 06:35
- 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
- Registration fee
18yr - 34yr AED 125.00 35yr - 39yr AED 125.00 40yr - 49yr AED 125.00 50yr - 59yr AED 125.00 60yr - 69yr AED 125.00 70yr - 99yr AED 95.00 - 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. 11 Jan. 2026
- Start time
- 06:45
- 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
- Registration fee
18yr - 34yr AED 145.00 35yr - 39yr AED 145.00 40yr - 49yr AED 145.00 50yr - 59yr AED 145.00 60yr - 69yr AED 95.00 - Note(s)
- This race is timed based on CHIP time.
10KM #
- Distance
- 10 km
- Start date
- Sun. 11 Jan. 2026
- Start time
- 08:00
- 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
- Registration fee
14yr - 17yr AED 95.00 18yr - 34yr AED 125.00 35yr - 39yr AED 125.00 40yr - 49yr AED 125.00 50yr - 59yr AED 125.00 60yr - 69yr AED 125.00 70yr - 99yr AED 95.00 - Note(s)
- This race is timed based on CHIP time.
5KM #
- Distance
- 5 km
- Start date
- Sun. 11 Jan. 2026
- 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 30m
- Age categories
- / 9-13/ 14-17/ 18-34/ 35-39/ 40-49/ 50-59/ 60-69/ 70-99
- Registration fee
9yr - 13yr AED 95.00 14yr - 17yr AED 95.00 18yr - 34yr AED 125.00 35yr - 39yr AED 125.00 40yr - 49yr AED 125.00 50yr - 59yr AED 125.00 60yr - 69yr AED 125.00 70yr - 99yr AED 95.00 - Note(s)
- This race is timed based on CHIP time.
1 Mile #
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Start date
- Sun. 11 Jan. 2026
- Start time
- 08:45
- 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
- 1h
- Age categories
- / 5-8/ 9-13/ 14-17/ 18-99
- Registration fee
5yr - 8yr AED 50.00 9yr - 13yr AED 50.00 14yr - 17yr AED 50.00 18yr - 99yr AED 50.00 - Note(s)
- This race is timed based on CHIP time.
Map & accomodation
Organisation
- Phone
- +971 50 8440727
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://uaqhalfmarathon.ae
- Social
