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Abu Dhabi Marathon

Dec 16, 2023

3.7

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Where

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Start time

06:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

December 16, 2023 Saturday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 06:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

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Reviews

3.7

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By: Michael A.

Posted: December 17, 2023

Great course, very well organized, few spectators

Ran the full marathon. Course was well laid out and was flat and fast. Good organization leading up to and during the event. Spectators are few and far between (if you need that & I don't), but be prepared for oblivious pedestrians to aimlessly walk across the street and cut you off. Police did a great job keeping vehicles away from runners so that was good.

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UAE: Fifth edition of ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon sets new women's record

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Dec 18, 2023

ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon to host record 25k runners

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Dec 15, 2023

Brigid Kosgei set to renew rivalry with Tirunesh Dibaba at Abu Dhabi Marathon

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