Special Features
Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2010
The Marathon will start and finish on 22 January 2010 at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina. Starting opposite the hotel, in front of Dubai Media City, running along Al Sufouh Road and Jumeirah Beach Road, turning at Union House beside the big flag and returning along the same route finishing outside the hotel.Genaral Information:
Timings
Marathon - 6:30 am
10km Road Race - 6:45 am
3 km Fun Run - 11:00 am
T/Shirts, Medals and Certificates
Marathon - T/Shirt, Medal and Certificate
10km - T/Shirt, Medal and Certificate
3km - T/Shirt and Medal
Entertainment
Live bands and DJs will be present at the Start/Finish area throughout the day to entertain the participants and spectators.
Race Day Temperature
The temperature will be approximately 10-15 degrees Celcius at the start.
Parking
Extensive parking facilities are available at Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City and the Knowledge Village area.
Main Drinks - Water & Isotonic
5km, 10km, 15km, 20km, 25km, 30km, 35km, 40km.
Intermediary Drinks - Water Only
Approximately half way between each main station.
Sponges
5km, 10km, 15km, 20km, 25km, 30km, 35km, 40km.
Toilets
5km, 10km, 15km, 20km, 25km, 30km, 35km, 40km.
Medical
Approximately 200 metres after each main drink station and at the Finish.
Baggage Facilities
Two TNT baggage trucks will be provided at the Start/Finish area near Dubai Media City - Opposite Westin Hotel Dubai Mina Seyahi.
One will be exclusively for Marathon participants and the other for 10km/3km participants.
NEW WORLD RECORD BONUS - $1,000,000 is sponsored by Dubai Holding.
