Effective training
2-4 sessions per week. Professional coach. Detailed training program. Best places to work out. Homework, recovery, and dieting tips. All you need to make huge progress.
What is Dubai Marathon?
Dubai Marathon is one of the largest and most prestigious marathons in the Middle East.
- 10k and full marathon options
- The best organization in every detail
- Flat and fast course, ideal for the first marathon or for setting your new record
- Amazing landscape in the very heart of Dubai
- Unforgattable athmosphere with thouthands of runners around
- A medal and the achievemnt you will be proud of your whole life
Our coaches will help you to reach your goal and have the best marathon ever.
Join our running course, get ready for the marathon and achieve a new level in running!
Community
You will be part of a friendly, energetic, and successful team!
Race support
We will help you on the race day: warm up before and recovery after. Many photos of you with your deserved medal.
About the race
What is our training program
Up to 4 sessions per week
You can choose from 2 to 4 training sessions per week. They are 90 minutes long, with our professional coaches. We choose the best places to run: Dubai American Academy, Palm Jumeirah and Kite Beach. All places have soft running tracks: comfortable to run, no injuries. During summer we run on a cool indoor running track (the one and only in Dubai)
Detailed preparation plan
You will follow our detailed training plan. It includes not only 2-4 sessions that our coaches lead but also some homework: easy runs, strength exercises, and recovery activities. We divide preparation into three parts.
In the first part, we will gain base strength and base endurance.
During the second phase, we will be training speed, special strength, and speed endurance.
The last phase will allow you to be on the race day in your best condition and show the best result possible.
Following this program, you will achieve your goal and finish the race with a smile on your face!
Support from coaches and the team
We will provide you with our branded guide to tell you not only about the training process but also about dieting and recovery. Our coaches are always happy to answer any questions. And the team will support and motivate you!
Training plan
1
Retractable stageSumming the body to perform a large amount of work. Maximum attention is paid to the technique of running and the correct implementation of running exercises. Training is conducted to increase stamina.
2
Stage of hill strength trainingThe development of leg muscle and endurance strengths. Use of running on hills both in cross running and in running on segments.
3
Speed-power stageGradual increase in the volume of cross-country running, conducting circuit training to maintain and develop strength. Conducting a control start to monitor the development of the student and make adjustments to the training plan.
4
Preparation for raceLong runs, rhythmic runs, and uphill runs. Maximum attention to stretching, S&C, and recovery.
January 12
Final eventDubai Marathon 2025
Schedule
We are still creating a schedule — please send your request in the form below
Prepare for Dubai Marathon
Train and take part in one of the most prestigious running events in the Middle East
2-4 training session per week
Guidance from professional coaches
Work on your running technique
Best places for workouts
10 km or 42.2 km on the legendary start
Training plan
Friendly and supportive community
Race support
Race dateJanuary 12Distances10k or 42.2k
Race dateJanuary 12
FAQs
How long is one training session?
In marathon groups, the duration of training sessions are: Tempo and sessions — 1:30 hours Long run — 2-3 hoursWhat does my current level of running have to be to prepare for a marathon?
We recommend to start preparing for a marathon after you have completed a half marathon. If you haven't finished one yet you can choose 10K distance. During the first session, our coach will evaluate your running and tell if you will be able to run a full marathon or 10k.What happens if I miss a training session?
One or two missed sessions are not crucial. We will send you homework for independent training. But if you are traveling to another city where one of our branches are located at, then you can train there.How will I find a group on the first workout?
We will send you detailed instructions and a phone number of our coordinator from the Headquarters to you by email.Is the payment for the race registration included in the cost?
No, you have to buy the slot yourself through the website.Could I go through medical examination before the course begins? Or is it better if I do it after?
You can ask all the questions to the doctor at the presentation of the program. It is better to go for an examination after two or three weeks of training, in order to see how the body reacts to the load.
