Abu Dhabi Marathon
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Saturday 13 December 2025
The Abu Dhabi Marathon is a prestigious event held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The race starts behind the ADNOC HQ Tower and finishes at the ADNOC HQ South Plaza, passing iconic landmarks such as Al Bateen Palace and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The course is fast and scenic, offering a unique blend of urban charm and cultural immersion.\n\nParticipants are assigned to starting corrals based on their estimated finish times, ensuring a smooth and organized start. With its well-organized log
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Adjusted Time
4:21:44
Time difference: +21.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain385m
Elevation High32m
Elevation Low-4m
Weather Forecast
High28°C
Low23°C
Chance of Rain13%
Abu Dhabi Marathon 2025 Course Analysis
Abu Dhabi Marathon is a full marathon held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, scheduled for Saturday 13 December 2025. The course is run on road surface with 385m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 32m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Abu Dhabi Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a hilly course with 385m of total elevation gain. The route climbs from -4m to as high as 32m above sea level — a substantial 36m elevation range. Runners should train on hills and plan for a more conservative pacing strategy, especially on the climbs.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for December, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 23°C and 28°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in marathon running — research shows that for every degree above 15°C, marathon times slow by approximately 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a low chance of rain (13%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Abu Dhabi Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
How Difficult Is Abu Dhabi Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Abu Dhabi Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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