The 6th ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon will be held on 14 December 2024, welcoming more than 33,000 male and female runners, including elite international and professional athletes alongside community participants.
Organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the event is the largest community sports gathering on Abu Dhabi Corniche.
The marathon aims to bolster the sports movement, strengthen the UAE’s position on the international sports scene, and encourage the local community to prioritise health and adopt an active lifestyle.
The 42.195km marathon and relay race for both male and female runners will commence at 6am from ADNOC Headquarters on Corniche Road. Runners will pass by Abu Dhabi’s most iconic landmarks, including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Al Bateen Palace, Qasr Al Hosn, and the World Trade Centre, concluding at the ADNOC Campus near Baynunah Public Park.
The 10km race begins at 6:30am, followed by the 2.5km race at 8.45am and the 5km race at 9:30am. These events aim to promote an educated sports community and a healthier lifestyle, aligning with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and ADNOC’s commitment to fostering positive sports practices and addressing health challenges.
The total prize money for the marathon exceeds US$300,000, with the winners of the Male and Female Marathon Elites each expected to receive US$50,000. The total prize money for the top three winners in the Marathon Wheelchair race is valued at US$3,150 in both the Male and Female categories. The top three winners of the 10km Wheelchair races (Male and Female) will also receive cash prizes.
The ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon Sports Village, located in the park behind ADNOC Tower, will be open from 4am to 2pm. It features sponsor and supporter booths, fitness and yoga classes, sports activities, children’s entertainment areas, and live musical performances.
The marathon is supported by sponsors including ADNOC, Nike, Tadweer, Daman, Department of Health, Burjeel Medical City, Vitamin Well, Al Ain Water, Nirvana Travel and Tourism, Al Masaood Automobiles | Nissan, Al Masaood Equipment Rental, Barakat, Arena, GU, RT Road Transit, and The Filipino Times.
During a press conference held at the Marathon Village on 12 December 2024, His Excellency Aref Hamad Al Awani, General Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, praised the partnership between the council and ADNOC. His Excellency highlighted the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon as an embodiment of the UAE’s values of happiness, tolerance, and coexistence, emphasising its role in promoting unity and harmony among cultures.
His Excellency Al Awani welcomed the elite runners participating in this prestigious event and expressed gratitude to sponsors, partners, and contributors.
His Excellency Al Awani said: “We extend special thanks to the elite runners present with us today for their efforts and inspiration for future generations.”
Yaser Saeed Al Mazrouei, Executive Director, People, Commercial and Corporate, at ADNOC said: “This year’s ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon promises to be a spectacular celebration of community, fitness and resilience and we look forward to welcoming participants and their friends and families to an unforgettable race day.”
