The Middle East running calendar runs through the cooler months from autumn into winter, with races spread across the UAE's major cities — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Al Ain, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah. The region draws a mix of road races, mall runs and community events, with distances to suit first-timers and competitive runners alike. SportsPal pulls together independent local races alongside established series so you can find, compare and enter events in one place. Filters let you narrow by city, month or distance, and the calendar updates continuously as new races are confirmed and registration opens.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
SportsPal lists 58 upcoming running events in the Middle East, scheduled across September 2026, October 2026, November 2026, December 2026, January 2027 and February 2027. Each listing includes the date, venue and distances — and, where available, course conditions and water temperatures — with a direct link to register.
SportsPal currently lists 58 upcoming running events in the Middle East, including events in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain and Ras Al Khaimah. New events are added as organisers publish them.
The next event is Dalma Mall Indoor Run 3/3 on 6 September 2026 in Abu Dhabi. Open its page for the full schedule, distances and registration details.
Upcoming events are scheduled across September 2026, October 2026, November 2026, December 2026, January 2027 and February 2027. Browse the list above for exact dates.
Open any event above to see its date, location, distances and course conditions, then follow the registration link to sign up directly with the organiser.
