The 2023 Dubai Marathon will be held at Expo City on February 12.
Organised with the support of the Dubai Sports Council and the cooperation of various government entities, the 22nd edition of the famous long-distance toad race will bring together runners from across the world.
With its unique architectural marvels and open areas, Expo City Dubai provides an exceptional new setting for the Dubai Marathon.
Dubai Marathon 2023 moves to Expo City
Organisers said Expo City was chosen as the venue for the marathon because it represents Dubai’s vision of serving as a bridge between cultures and its values of peaceful coexistence and tolerance.
A legacy of Expo 2020, the global celebration of culture, technology and innovation that brought together more than 190 nations and more than 24m visitors, Expo City is a human-centric city of the future that offers a unique blueprint for sustainable urban planning.
The marathon is bringing together elite athletes from around the world after a break of two years due to the pandemic.
Elite athletes due to take part in the marathon include Ethiopian running star and former champion Tsegaye Mekonnen Asefa.
In the women’s field Ethiopian elites Ruti Aga, Gutemi Shone and Gelete Burka are all set to join the Middle East’s biggest marathon race.
Expo City offers extensive facilities for the marathon’s operations as well as spacious parking areas. The marathon features three runs: the full 42.195km marathon open to runners over 18; the 10km road race open to runners over 15 years of age; and the 4km fun run open to all.
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