We highly recommend taking the metro. Get off at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Station. Alternatively, there are paid parking options, including RTA, One Central, and DWTC. 

View the location information map here.

There are two routes for Dubai Run this year. The 5km route begins on Sheikh Zayed Road near Museum of the Future and ends near Dubai Mall. The 10km route begins on Sheikh Zayed Road near Museum of the Future and ends in front of The Gate, DIFC.

You need to register at www.dubairun.com, collect your bib from Run and Ride Central, located at One Central, Monday to Friday 2pm - 10pm or Saturday 25th 10am - 12am midnight, then come along on the day and enjoy the experience of running on some of Dubai's most iconic roads.

Yes you do. Dubai Run is a free event but we ask everyone to register for safety and security reasons. After registering, you will need to collect your Dubai Run bib from Run and Ride Central, located at One Central,  Monday to Friday 2pm - 10pm or Saturday 25th 10am - 12am midnight. Anyone arriving at Dubai Run without a bib will unfortunately not be able to take part.

You can collect your bib and T-shirt (if eligible) from Run and Ride Central, at One Central,  Monday to Friday 2pm - 10pm or Saturday 25th 10am - 12am midnight. Further details will be shared with registered runners. If visiting at peak times please bring a refillable water bottle and sun hat.

If you ordered a t-shirt when you registered for Dubai Run you can collect it at the same time you collect your bib. Please note that stock is limited so some sizes may not be available.

Yes, you can, but you need to revisit the collection point at Run and Ride Central, located at One Central  Monday to Friday 2pm - 10pm or Saturday 25th 10am - 12am midnight – and you may need to cancel your registration and re-register. 

Please note you will not be able to order a t-shirt if you cancel and re-register.

A QR code is a square code that can be scanned by mobile phone cameras. It saves manually typing in codes, so helps us to serve you more quickly and more accurately. Don't share your QR code online.

Yes you can, but you will have to cancel your registration and re-register again. You will not be able to re-order a new t-shirt.

Please make sure you arrive in the time slot you have booked so we can manage safety and the pre-Run experience for all participants. If you can’t remember what time you booked, please check the confirmation email you received when you registered.

The 5km route begins on Sheikh Zayed Road near Museum of the Future, passes the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera and ends near Dubai Mall. It's a flat route suitable for runners of all ages and abilities. The 10km route begins on Sheikh Zayed Road near Museum of the Future, follows Sheikh Zayed Road over the Dubai Canal, then returns towards the Trade Centre before ending at The Gate DIFC. It is suitable for more experienced runners.

Dubai Run is really popular this year and unfortunately we can't guarantee a t-shirt for every participant.

It was emailed to you when you registered. Please check your spam emails in case it went there. If you still can't find your code, go back to www.dubairun.com, sign in to your profile and select 'manage my booking' to view and download your QR code. Don't share your QR code online.

The allocation of t-shirts for Dubai Run, presented by Mai Dubai, has been completed. You may still register for the run for the unique chance to run on Sheikh Zayed Road.

Yes you can, but you will have to cancel your registration and re-register on the other route. If you have already collected your bib, you will also need to go to the collection point at Dubai Run and Ride Central, at One Central to collect your new bib. You will not be able to order another t-shirt.

They are an important safety element of Dubai Run - anyone arriving without a bib will unfortunately not be able to take part in the event.

Yes you can - the metro will open from 3:00am on the day.

If you are on the 5km route, head for World Trade Centre metro station to reach the start line. After your run, reward yourself with a nutritious breakfast in Dubai Mall where food outlets will be open from 7am before you head home.

If you are running the 10km route, head for Emirates Towers metro station to reach the start line.

If you plan to use the metro, please make sure you have a NOL card with a minimum balance of AED 15 before Dubai Run to minimise queues on the day.

Yes there will. Some roads will be closed to create the Dubai Run routes and ensure we have a safe space for people to enjoy their run. Please refer to the RTA’s social media for more details.

There are cut-off times for the Dubai Run routes this year so we can re-open the roads. We recommend you start your 10km run by 8:15am, or if you are on the 5km route you should start by 9:00am. If you arrive late, you may not be able to start your run or to complete the full route.

We recommend you use Dubai Metro to get to and from Dubai Ride. All metro stations are close to RTA parking.

If you want to drive, park in one of the Dubai World Trade Centre car parks for the 10km route, or park at Dubai Mall for the 5km route and then make your way to the start line using Dubai Metro.

Note there will be road closures in place for Dubai Run so we recommend travelling to and from the event by Dubai Metro.

Please head for World Trade Centre metro station and our event team will guide you to the start line. Please note you may be directed to a holding area before you start your run so we can manage crowd safety at the start line.

Please head for Emirates Towers metro stations and our event team will guide you to the start line. Please note you may be directed to a holding area before you start your run so we can manage crowd safety at the start line.

The 5km route begins on Sheikh Zayed Road near Museum of the Future and ends near Dubai Mall. The 10km route begins on Sheikh Zayed Road near Museum of the Future and ends The Gate DIFC.

No, bikes are not permitted at Dubai Run.

The 5km route begins on Sheikh Zayed Road near Museum of the Future, passes the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera and ends near Dubai Mall. It's a flat route suitable for runners of all ages and abilities. The 10km route begins on Sheikh Zayed Road near Museum of the Future, follows Sheikh Zayed Road over the Dubai Canal, then returns towards the Trade Centre before ending at The Gate DIFC. It is suitable for more experienced runners.

Yes there will. Some roads will be closed to create the Dubai Run routes and ensure we have a safe space for people to enjoy their run. Please refer to the RTA’s social media for more details.

Yes, there will be toilets available at the start and finish lines, as well as at intervals along the route.

Yes you can - just make sure you are all registered on the same route, with the same arrival time. We suggest you arrange to meet up somewhere before you get to the start line. Once you start your run, please be aware of other runners and leave plenty of space for them to get past you.

There is no food on the route but after your run, reward yourself with a nutritious breakfast in Dubai Mall where food outlets will be open from 7am.

No. If you feel ill, we ask that you stay at home and do not take part in Dubai Run to protect the health of other participants, and your own health.

There are cut-off times for the Dubai Run routes so we can re-open the roads. You should start your 10km run by 8:15am, or if you are on the 5km route you should start by 9:00am.

The 5km route begins on Sheikh Zayed Road near Museum of the Future and ends near Dubai Mall. The 10km route begins on Sheikh Zayed Road near Museum of the Future and ends The Gate DIFC.

You chose an arrival time when you registered for Dubai Run. Please try to arrive within that time slot so we can manage safety and the pre-Run experience for all participants.

If you can’t remember what time you booked, please check the confirmation email you received when you registered.

Yes. We plan safety with Dubai's authorities and comply with all necessary requirements. We have security and medical teams on site to look after you if you need help. 

No. If you feel ill, we ask that you stay at home and do not take part in Dubai Run to protect the health of other participants, and your own health.