Frequently Asked Questions

Date: Saturday December 16th 2023
Time: TBC
Marathon and relay: TBC
10KM: TBC
5KM: TBC
2.5KM: TBC

Entry is online through the official website https://www.adnocabudhabimarathon.com/register-now and you can visit https://www.adnocabudhabimarathon.com/entry-fees/ for all our entry fees information.

Our event programme includes 5 races that you can register for:

• • Marathon
  • Marathon Relay Teams of 2
  • 10km Road Race
  • 5km Road Race
  • 2.5km Fun Run (Not Timed)

The confirmation email is sent once you successfully submit and pay for your registration online. If you did not receive it, please first check your Junk folder in case the email went there before contacting us at info@adnocabudhabimarathon.com to request a follow up.

Entry fees will be refundable for 2023 participants until August 31st 2023. Thereafter, no refunds will be processed. To request a refund, please send an email to info@adnocabudhabimarathon.com before August 31st 2023, with the word ‘Refund’ in the subject.
Please note that a AED30 administration charge will be applied, plus any bank transfer fees against the refundable amount.

This is subject to availability and at the discretion of the race organiser. The cost of a change request is AED30. Please send an email to info@adnocabudhabimarathon.com  with the subject ‘Category Change Request’. Please note last-minute requests cannot be accommodated and the organiser requires at least 2 months’ notice period.

Please contact info@adnocabudhabimarathon.com with the relevant subject… e.g. Change of Address, Phone etc.

Personalised T-shirts

The deadline is the October 31st 2023. You can personalize your t-shirt for AED60, plus VAT during registration and have 15 characters to use as you wish – enter your name, nickname, cause or club.
Please note that the organization reserves the right to modify custom names if offensive to others.

If you didn’t do this during registration and still wish to, then please send an email to info@adnocabudhabimarathon.com  with the subject ‘Personalised T-shirt Request’.

Race Pack Delivery

The deadline for requesting race pack delivery is 31st October 2023.
For just AED50, plus VAT, you can ensure your race pack and bib are delivered direct to your door if you live within the UAE.

If you didn’t request this service during registration and still wish to, then please send an email to info@adnocabudhabimarathon.com  with the subject ‘Race Pack Delivery Request’.

Bib Personalisation

Your bib will have your name printed for free if you enter before 31st October 2023. The deadline for requesting a fully personalised bib is 31st October 2023.
For just AED20, plus VAT, you can personalize your bib during registration and have an additional 15 characters to use as you wish – enter your name, nickname, cause or club.
Please note that the organization reserves the right to modify custom names if offensive to others.

If you didn’t do this during registration and still wish to, then please send an email to info@adnocabudhabimarathon.com with the subject ‘Personalised Bib Request’.

If you are interested in volunteering to be a pacer at the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, please contact info@adnocabudhabimarathon.com with the subject ‘Pacing Request’, stating your marathon PB, providing your two latest marathon results and proof of these results as well as a bit of information about your running history. We will then be in touch after assessing your suitability.

Please note, we are unable to provide transport and accommodation for our pacers.

Thank you for your interest in pacing at the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon.

If you would like to volunteer to help support those running in the event, please get in touch with us volunteer@adnocabudhabimarathon.com

Please email info@adnocabudhabimarathon.com with your payment concerns and the organiser will see what alternative solution is possible.

The Race Packs for the 2023 event will include:
 
  – Environmentally friendly race bag
  – Race Bib Number, personalized for those who register before October 31st 2023.
  – Nike Technical running T-shirt
  – Digital Athletes’ guide
  – Finishers’ Medal
  – Online Finishers’ Certificate
  – Free marathon photos
  – Refreshments

If you live within the UAE and register before October 31st, you can opt for your race pack to be delivered to a UAE address for a charge of AED50. Race packs for participants who chose this option will be delivered between the 4th and 12th of December.

Participants can also collect their race packs from one of the listed Nike stores. You will be asked to select a collection point during registration.

Dates for collection will be 8, 9, and 10 of December 2023 from 10am to 10pm.

 
Abu Dhabi
  – Reem Island Nike Store
  – Yas Mall Nike Store
  – Abu Dhabi Marina Mall Nike Store

 
Dubai
  – Mercato Mall Nike Store
  – Dubai Festival City Nike Store

 

All participants who registered after November 30th can collect the race packs from the event village between the 12th and 15th of December from 3-10pm.
 
There is no race pack collection on Race Day, December 16th!
 
Please bring your ID and race entry confirmation to collect your race pack.

Please email info@adnocabudhabimarathon.com and the organiser will respond to your request. Please note that this Inbox is monitored periodically with increased frequency as the race date nears.