Plus500 City Half Marathon
Dubai International Financial Centre
It is a beautiful course that is flat and fast, making it a great opportunity to set a personal best time.
What is in the program?
The Plus500 City Half Marathon is an amazing race for many reasons:
- First big race of the season in Dubai!
- Beautiful location: you will run through downtown, financial center, and near the Museum of the Future surrounded by impressive skyscrapers;
- Flawless organization: a perfectly organized event, medails, t-shirts, snacks and many more are provided;
- Vibrant participant community: a lively and motivating atmosphere with thouthands of runners around;
- Multiple distances to choose from: 5k, 10k, and the Half Marathon (21.1k).
Prepare for and finish The Plus500 City Half Marathon with your best possible performance and be proud of your achievement!
Our running school has a training course to prepare for this race! Join us! 🚀
About the race
Our training course to run the half marathon
2 to 4 sessions per week
From 2 to 4 sessions per week. Each session is 90 minutes long under the guidance of our professional coaches. We choose the best places to run: Dubai American Academy The Palm Jumeirah and Kite Beach. All these places have soft running tracks, which are comfortable and safe to run.
Detailed preparation plan
You’ll follow our structured training plan with 2–4 coach-led sessions plus homework: easy runs, strength work, and recovery. Phase 1 - builds base strength and endurance. Phase 2 - focuses on speed, power, and speed endurance. Phase 3 - prepares you to peak on race day. Stick to the plan, and you’ll reach your goal—crossing the finish line with a smile!
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!
Schedule
We are still creating a schedule — please send your request in the form below
Locations
Plus500 City Half Marathon Dubai
Prepare for Plus500 City Half Marathon Dubai under the guidance of the professional coaches
From 2 to 4 training sessions per week
Guidance from professional coaches
Detailed training plan
Work on your running technique
Convenient places to practice
Friendly and supportive sport community
Support on the race day
Race dateNovember 16LocationDubai, UAE
Race dateNovember 16
FAQ
How long is one training session?
The duration of training sessions is: Tempo and Intervals sessions — 1:30 hours Long run — 2 hoursWhat does my current level of running have to be to prepare for the race?
The training course is for any level. There is enough time to prepare even for complete beginnersWhat happens if I miss a training session?
One or two missed sessions is not crucial. We will send you a 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 official website.I always have pain somewhere, how can I train?
Just like any skill, running needs time to be mastered. That’s why we include specific running exercises in the course. With these exercises, you will quickly nail the running techniques and forget about injury.Could I go through medical examination before the course begins?
Yes, it is recommended to do a medical checkup before starting training and repeat these checkups at least once a year
