Dubai Marathon.The annual marathon, which has been held in Dubai on a regular basis since 2000, is considered one of the most generous in terms of cash prizes. In the first four races (from 2000 to 2003), the winners among women were the Russians Ramila Burangulova, Albina Ivanova and Irina Permitina. The 2016 race starts on January 22. www.dubaimarathon.org
Women's run.
The annual race of 5 or 10 km (optional), in which exclusively women participate - both professional athletes and just amateurs. The purpose of the event is to attract as many women as possible to sports and to a healthy lifestyle. www.dubaiwomensrun.com
The color run
It is considered to be the happiest and most fun race in the world. Every kilometer (and a total of 5) of the runners is sprayed with paints of all kinds of colors, and they arrive at the finish as colorful as a rainbow. The motto of the race: "Be healthy, be happy, be yourself." www. thecolorrun. ae
Dubai Desert Road Run.
It was first held in 2012, and has since been held several times a year. Participants are offered a choice between two distances - 10 or 3 kilometers, and this event, as its name says, is held in the desert, in the vicinity of The Sevens Stadium, where the race starts and finishes. The next race will take place on February 20, 2016. www.dubairunning.com
Dubai International Triathlon.
The triathlon, first held in 2014, includes 1.9 km of swimming in the open sea (Dubai Marina area), 90 km of the bike ride on the Al Kudra cycle track and 21.1 km of marathon between Al Kudra and the Bab Al Shams hotel. www.dubai-tri.com
Dubai Creek Striders Half Marathon.
Launched back in the 90s as a simple run of sports fans on Fridays, the Dubai Creek Half Marathon (21.1 km) in recent years has gained immense popularity, attracting annually about 2,000 participants. The race starts from Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and passes through Creek Park, Heritage Village, the Shindaga pedestrian tunnel and Al Maktoum Bridge, rightfully deserving of the fame of one of the most picturesque in the world. www.dubaicreekstriders.org
