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- We’re located on the Metro route to minimise car travel to and from the event;
- A collaboration with No More Bottles gives us a plastic-free solution to the waste of water bottles;
- BIBs are printed on site, reducing unnecessary printing for athletes who may not be able to attend, which eliminates paper waste and avoids unnecessary envelopes;
- My Laps, a global market leader that operates carbon free, handles the timing of our iconic race;
- A collaboration with Plastic Bank guarantees that our medals are sustainable. For every medal supplied, we prevent the equivalent of two plastic bottles from entering our oceans;
- Food and materials will be recycled and there is an audit of the impact of our event preparation and production that will help shape future years events.
Through these initiatives, we contribute to the global effort of reducing plastic waste, creating a positive impact on both the environment and the communities involved. This partnership not only celebrates the achievements of Burj2Burj participants but also supports a more sustainable future.
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HOW DO I ENTER?
Entry is available online through this official registration platform and via Premier Online. Register now
WHAT ARE THE RACE CATEGORIES & FEES?
There is only 1 general class of entry for the full half marathon distance at AED 240.
WHAT’S THE EVENT DATE & TIME?
The race commences 6am Sunday 9th February 2025.
WHAT IF I AM LATE?
Please arrive early as late arrivals will not be able to participate.
WHAT’S THE LOCATION & ROUTE?
Starting near the Burj Khalifa, to finish near the Burj Al Arab. The Race Village will be at the Secret Beach.
WHAT IF I DO NOT RECEIVE THE REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL, OR HAVE PROBLEMS REGISTERING?
Please check your spam folder and if no confirmation email is received, please contact us.
WHY DO WE ASK FOR A PERSONAL BEST?
Burj2Burj is a fast route designed for people looking to challenge their best performance. There is a maximum race time of 3 hours to ensure the event and runners are focused on beating their time. Those struggling behind this maximum time are asked to join a courtesy bus for non-finishers. Providing a Personal Best for the distance is not compulsory, however by ticking and accepting the pre-purchase terms and conditions you have confirmed that you can complete this distance within a 3 hour timeframe.
WHATS YOUR CANCELLATION & TRANSFER POLICY?
Refunds will only be given in the event of event cancellation or technical error by Burj2Burj or our transaction partner, and purchases cannot be transferred.
WHAT IF I HAVE CHANGES TO MY PERSONAL INFORMATION?
To change any personal information, please send us an email.
WHAT’S YOUR EVENT TERMS & CONDITIONS?
Please click here to read these in full.
WHAT’S INCLUDED WHEN I REGISTER?
Your race entry, info pack, storage of your streetwear in the 48 hours before the race, your running identification bib, and a medal for those who complete the race, with prizes for the winners and runners up in each category. Note access to the post-event Race Village on the morning of the event is open to all.
HOW WILL YOU COMMUNICATE WITH ME?
When you register we will send you a confirmation by email, followed within 3 weeks by your event entry QR code. As we get closer to the event we’ll send you periodic email updates with all the important event information. Stay up to date with all the news as it happens by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
HOW & WHEN DO I COLLECT MY BIB?
BIB collection for the Burj2Burj Half-Marathon will be in the Race Village from the 7 – 8 February 2025.
WILL YOU STORE MY CLOTHES FOR AFTER THE EVENT?
Yes. Drop them off when you collect your bib. We will keep your change of clothes safe and allow a bag collection process for 2 hours after the event.
*Please DO NOT leave valuables in these bags and please remember to collect your belongings on time!
WHAT RACE AMENITIES WILL BE ON SITE?
From waterpoints, medical support and loo-stops en-route, to storage and gear shopping after the race, everything you need to make your race run smoothly, safely and enjoyably is taken care of. We’ll be revealing more information late in December.
WHATS IN THE RACE VILLAGE?
The Athletes Zone with medal collection, massages & more for athletes. In the main Race Village, open to all, find live music & entertainment for all plus the awards ceremony, expo retail and sponsor area, the podium for photos, food truck zone, non-alcohol beer garden, kids zone, competitions and more.
WILL THERE BE PARKING?
Yes at either the Mall of the Emirates or Dubai Police Academy. Parking will be open from 3am on race day.
HOW SAFE & SECURE IS BURJ2BURJ?
We place the safety and security of all participants and spectators above all other concerns. Rigorous procedures are in place in the case of any issue or emergency, with the strong support from Dubai Police, ambulance and other emergency services.
Dubai has excellent direct flight connections with most countries and many visitors can simply pick up a visa on arrival. Find out more here.
In February, Dubai has the perfect climate for runners, averaging 18°C, with highs of 24°C in the peak of the day, dipping to 12°C at night.
The Dubai Metro rail line runs from the airport down near the coast and you can find both the Burj2Burj Race Village and race start along its route. Travel is cheap and it runs from 5am on weekdays. We will share confirmed Dubai Metro timings for the race Day during January. Dubai’s taxis are also plentiful at most times and you can order those, together with more comfortable transport via the local on demand ride hailing app Careem amongst other options.
Dubai is renowned as a global tourist attraction and has an extensive array of comfortable and luxury hotels at various price levels to delight your family. Find out what Dubai has to offer here.
Accident & emergency hospital admission is free to UAE visitors, but don’t forget to ensure you have travel insurance with suitable medical cover to cover any sporting or accidental injury and impacts to your stay, travel & belongings. In the event on an emergency call 999 for Police and 998 for Ambulance. Find out more about medical emergencies in the UAE here.
The UAE prides itself on its tolerance and respect, however it helps to be aware of the culture and laws to enjoy a happy stay and not offend some cultural sensitivities. For athletes controlling pain, please note that drugs containing codeine are illegal in the UAE. Start by checking out this handy guide.
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Once we announce the route, look out for details about our special fan zones where its easy to see and support your loved ones, just when they need it! We will also provide shuttles from these to the Race Village.
If you want to cheer the runners along or even volunteer we’d be stoked. Information for spectators will be revealed in January and to volunteer, please contact us at info@burj2burj.com
We’ll be hosting a live social media stream throughout the event, so you can stay on track with the elite leaders in medal contention and everyone striving for their personal best. Follow us on social media to stay up to date with all event info and look out for interviews, shout outs and the stats that matter! Follow us on Instagram & Facebook and we’ll share the link to the livestream closer to the race day.
Just because you’re not running doesn’t mean you miss out. Race to find the latest running gear with our sponsors and vendors, and enjoy a range of Dubai’s best food truck fare, from healthy to ‘hell, why not, I’m worth it!’ If you ask nicely we’ll let you grab selfies on the race podium too. All the Race Village info will be released in January, so stay tuned.
Events can be challenging to host without causing damage, however we’re taking every step possible to ensure this race doesn’t impact the race we’re all on towards sustainability. We’re located on the Metro route to minimise car travel to and from the event and have a plastic-free solution to the waste of water bottles.
We will have a fully independent and qualified sustainability consultant audit our carbon footprint and use of other resources. They will help us chart the roadmap to a completely net zero event. The methodology will be published and open to challenge, improvement and verification by the UAE’s sustainability community, of which we’re members.
Watch out for carbon offsetting for international athletes and other initiatives that we develop with our sustainability advisors.
Burj2Burj has been created by Warrick Mac Nicol in partnership with Rebel Affair, a UAE-based event company. The team have extensive experience of running high profile and community sporting events across the UAE and Gulf.
The race is fully sanctioned and endorsed by Dubai Sports Council, and has full cooperation of Dubai Police and the Road Traffic Authority (RTA).
The race route is has been developed by runners for runners. It’s tailored for speed, with long straight stretches and few turns, plus elevations at key points to use muscles differently and thereby provide temporary rest to re- energize runners. We expect many personal bests to be beaten, and perhaps road-running records.
Co-Founders Warrick Mac Nicol and Philip Apaza.
Contact Nick Moore, Marketing Director here.
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