Are you interested in running races in the Middle East?! You reached the only place with the full collection of all the Running sport events happening in the Middle East in 2025. In This list, we are going to keep you updates with all the Marathons, Half Marathons and all other distances races happening in all the Arab, Middle East, North Africa and Gulf Area.
As our mission in YALLARUN is to enhance the running culture in the middle east, we bring today the full comprehensive list of marathons and all running races happening in the region.
You will find below all the running races categorized by Country, date, and a brief about the race. If you want to dig deeper and want more information about the races you can check the dedicated race article or check our YALLARUN Instagram Page
Running in the middle east is different than other regions of the world. If you are joining one of the below races in the middle east, We recommend that you check our Running in the middle east gear guide.
Marathons and running races in Egypt in 2025
Egypt is one of the major Countries in the Middle East, with an active running community. Running clubs in Egypt are available in all the major cities. Also, there are marathons and half marathons in all the towns during the whole season. Egypt Running season starts in September of each year with The Roody 50x Ultra trail Marathon. During the Month of Ramadan, most of the races go on hold. Even Summer doesn’t stop Night runners from holding there annual Summer half Marathon in Porto Golf each year.
- Marakez Pyramids half marathon
- Alexandria Marathon
- Roody 50x Ultramarathon
- Wadi Degla trail
- Cairo Half Marathon
- Marathon Cairo
- Saqqara Pyramid race
- Zayed Charity race
- Alexandria Night Runners half marathon
Marathons and running races of Saudi Arabia in 2025
al Sharqiyah international race
Jeddah half marathon
Marathons and Running Races of the United Arab Emirates in 2025
Al sharka half marathon
Marathons and Running Races of Qatar in 2025
Qatar East to West Trail Ultramarathon
Marathons and Running Races of Morocco in 2025
Casablanca International Marathon 2025
Marathons and Running Races of Kuwait in 2025
Gulf Bank 642 Marathon in kuwait
How to train for Races of the middle east
Every region in the world is different. With Different terrains and weather in every region.
If you are planning to run in any of the races of the middle east, you have to train for a special terrain and weather.
You can check our training guides for races in the middle east.
During your training you need to accommodate for the terrain of the middle east. The running routes if you are running in road running in the middle east is not much of a change from any other road running races in the world. However if you are running trail races in the middle east you will need to adjust your training and gear to accommodate for the desert life. The rocky mountains and the blazing sun. Some races will also include running in sand dunes and climbing mountains.
The weather in the middle east during the racing season which stretches from September to May is amazing most of the time. Still humidity and heat are different from one city to another. Running in Jeddah with more than 80% Humidity is different than running in Cairo with 40% humidity. each race will require different type of training, in addition to different type of Hydration and nutrition plan for the race.
Check our Nutrition guide for running in the middle east.
What gear do you need to run in the middle east?
If you are planning to run in the middle east yo u need to adjust your gear according to the type of the race and the city you are running in.
Again Road running in the middle east is not different than the other countries in the world other than your running shoes and outfit, everything should be fine. You need to check the weather for the race day like any other race you are going to. Dubai Marathon is humid, Sunny, and hot. While Pyramids Marathon of Cairo, Egypt is very dry and moderate weather.
If yo u are planning to run the trails of the Middle east like El Ula Ultramarathon in Saudi Arabia. You better get your gear in check. Because missing your gear during a trail ultramarathon is not what yo u want to have a good experience in your race. Check out list for Trail Ultramarathon gear for the middle east.
The people behind organizing races of the middle east
The amazing races of the Middle East are organized by running clubs and race organization companies. Those companies also organize other port events during the year.
Race Organizers in Egypt
- Cairo Runners
- Tri Factory
- Ultra Ibex
- Alex Runners
- Sports events
The full list of all Running races of the Middle East 2025. Know what marathons and half marathons are there in 24 countries including all the updates, registration, and results.
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