Dubai Marathon Guide: Details on dates, venues, registration methods, and additional information
Dubai is set to host the first-ever Dubai Mallathon, a unique indoor mall running event, from August 5 to August 31, 2025. This community event, launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, aims to promote active living year-round and transform familiar spaces into places that inspire movement, connection, and better habits.
The Dubai Mallathon will take place daily, starting at 7:00 AM, across seven malls in the city: Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, Springs Souk, City Centre Deira, City Centre Mirdif, Mall of the Emirates, and Dubai Marina Mall. The event allows people to walk, jog, or run in select shopping centres during the summer heat.
Participants can choose from four categories: 2.5km runs, 5km runs, 10km runs, and any-pace walks. Registration for Dubai Mallathon is free but requires preregistration, which can be done at dubaimallathon.ae until 11.54pm on August 30.
Dubai Mallathon participants will have access to free hydration stations at each start and finish point. This event is open to participants of all ages and fitness levels, making it an inclusive initiative for everyone in Dubai.
Sheikh Hamdan described Dubai Mallathon as a shared journey, implying that everyone in Dubai is a partner in transforming the city into the world's best place to live, work, and visit. He also mentioned that the event is designed to help everyone in Dubai stay active and energized in welcoming spaces built with their needs in mind.
This event complements Dubai's broader sports and fitness initiatives, aligning with the Dubai Sports Council's "Our Summer is Sporty" campaign. The exact list of participating malls may not be fully disclosed, but it is clear that multiple malls in Dubai host running segments or related activities as part of the Mallathon.
For precise registration steps and participating mall locations, checking official event websites or contacting event organizers directly is recommended. Dubai Mallathon reflects a broader commitment to placing people and families at the heart of development plans, making it an exciting addition to the city's active lifestyle scene.
- The Dubai Mallathon, set to take place from August 5 to August 31, 2025, in Dubai, will take place across seven malls including Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, and Dubai Marina Mall.
- This unique indoor mall running event, launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, encourages active living year-round and transforms familiar spaces into places that inspire movement and connection.
- Participants can choose from different categories such as 2.5km runs, 5km runs, 10km runs, and any-pace walks, and registration for the free event can be done at dubaimallathon.ae by August 30.
- Dubai Mallathon offers free hydration stations at each start and finish point, making it an inclusive initiative for people of all ages and fitness levels.
- As part of Dubai's broader sports and fitness initiatives, Dubai Mallathon aligns with the Dubai Sports Council's "Our Summer is Sporty" campaign and aims to help everyone in Dubai stay active and energized in welcoming spaces.
