ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2021 opens to runners aged 6 to 70

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The ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon has got bigger and better for its third edition, with registration now open to anyone aged between six and 70 years.

Organisers Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), and race title sponsor, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) have pegged it as the "UAE’s largest community sports event", encouraging families to participate in the 2.5 km or 5 km run.

The marathon will take place with robust safety precautions in place, with participants aged 16-70 requiring full proof of vaccination, and negative PCR test results with 48-hour validity for those aged below 16.

All runners will start at 18th Street then head out along the Corniche and loop around Qasr Al Hosn, one of Abu Dhabi’s oldest and most beautiful historical stone buildings. Runners will then pass the Emirates Heritage Village, home to one of the tallest flagpoles in the world, before making their way behind Marina Mall and up and down King Abdulla Street, before returning to the Corniche for a final loop of Qasr Al Hosn.

With limited slots available, runners are encouraged to sign up online for the various categories - Marathon (AED 350), Marathon Relay – Teams of 2 (AED 550), 10KM (AED 150), 5KM (AED 75) and 2.5KM (not-timed, AED 50). 

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