Running Events in the Middle East
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.
Al Musannah, Oman
Wadi al Helo
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Fili - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Dubai Design District Canal, Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) - Expo - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Muscat, Oman
Falaj Al Mualla, United Arab Emirates
Sportspal lists 80 upcoming running events in the Middle East, scheduled across October 2026, November 2026, December 2026, January 2027, February 2027 and March 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 80 upcoming running events in the Middle East, including events in Al Musannah, Dubai, Fili - Sharjah and Wadi al Helo. New events are added as organisers publish them.
The next event is AlBatinah Power 10KM Race on 23 October 2026 in Al Musannah. Open its page for the full schedule, distances and registration details.
Upcoming events are scheduled across October 2026, November 2026, December 2026, January 2027, February 2027 and March 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.
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