Dubai Run registration opens for free November event
Dubai Run registration is open for the free event on Sunday, November 22, 2026, starting from 4am on Sheikh Zayed Road. According to What's On Dubai, participants can choose between 5km and 10km distances and complete their route by walking, jogging or running.
Key facts
What: Dubai Run, part of Dubai Fitness Challenge
When: Sunday, November 22, 2026, with start slots between 4am and 7am
Where: Sheikh Zayed Road
Entry: Free, with registration required
Bib collection: November 9 to 21 at Zabeel Park
Getting there: Metro travel is encouraged, using Dubai World Trade Centre station
How do you register and choose a start time?
Register through the Dubai Run page on the Dubai Fitness Challenge website, then select your distance and preferred starting slot. Starts are offered at 30-minute intervals between 4am and 7am.
The event welcomes every age group and fitness level. Both distances still had all start slots available when the source report was published on November 6. More than 275,000 participants are expected, making advance registration an essential part of planning your visit.
When and where do you collect your bib?
Collect your bib before event day at the Dubai Municipality 30×30 Fitness Village in Zabeel Park. Collection runs from November 9 through November 21, with hours varying by day:
Monday to Thursday: 4pm to 11pm
Friday: Noon to 11pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8am to 11pm
Build this separate stop into your itinerary. Registration and bib collection are both steps to complete before heading to the start on November 22.
What distances and landmarks are on the route?
Participants have a choice of 5km or 10km, with the run beginning on Sheikh Zayed Road.
The route description names Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera and Burj Khalifa among the sights passed. It also describes a longer course reaching Dubai Canal, returning towards Trade Centre and finishing at DIFC.
Visitors planning a separate visit to a landmark along the course can explore Burj Khalifa observation deck tickets.
How should participants travel to the start?
Participants are encouraged to take the Metro on Sunday morning and leave the train at Dubai World Trade Centre station.
Sheikh Zayed Road will close to motorists early that morning for the event. At the time of the report, the RTA had not confirmed diversion routes or a reopening time. Check the official transport announcement before arranging your journey, particularly if your plans involve driving.
What does this mean for visitors?
Plan for an advance bib pickup as well as an early start on event day. Choose your distance and time slot during registration, then organise your Metro journey around that booking. Visitors arranging an overnight stay can also explore Dubai hotels.
If your wider itinerary includes a meal around Burj Khalifa, our guide to restaurants near Burj Khalifa can help with planning. Keep transport arrangements dependent on the confirmed road closure information.
Details can change; check the official announcement before you travel.
Prepared by Yasin Toktaş with AI assistance for drafting, corrections and proofreading.