DUBAI, Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), welcomed the runners participating in the 22nd edition of the Dubai Marathon, which will be held at Expo City Dubai on 12th February.
The 2023 edition of the global long-distance race, organised with the support of the Dubai Sports Council and the cooperation of various government entities, is set to bring together runners of all nationalities and age groups from across the UAE and the world.
Sheikh Mansoor said, “We are pleased to welcome all the runners participating in this iconic sporting event, which is recognised as one of the fastest-distance races in the world. We are also delighted that this year’s race will be held at Expo City Dubai, a unique venue that has a proven track record in welcoming prominent international sporting events and championships, including the world-class cycling event, UAE Tour. The hosting of these events reflects Dubai’s emergence as one of the world’s leading sporting destinations and its constant efforts to make sports accessible to all community members.”
He added that the Dubai Sports Council is keen to constantly develop sporting events hosted in Dubai and organise new tournaments that attract international participation. Apart from the new venue, the 22nd edition of Dubai Marathon will also include new features that seek to provide an exceptional experience for the runners and enhance the competitiveness of the race, Sheikh Mansoor said.
The Organising Committee of the Dubai Marathon said that it has been working round the clock to complete all the arrangements for the race in coordination with the relevant teams.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is supporting the event by offering complementary shuttle rides to the venue for all the participants, starting from 04:00 on 12th February.
Expo City Dubai offers extensive facilities for the Marathon’s operations as well as spacious parking areas. The Dubai Marathon features three runs: the full 42.195 km marathon open to runners over 18; the 10 km Road Race open to runners over 15 years; and the 4 km Fun Run open to all.
Source: Emirates News Agency