Dubai Is All Set For The Marathon This Weekend

The wait is finally over! The Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon is taking place tomorrow (January 20) and we have rounded up our favourite pics of people around town, who are getting ready to take part in the mammoth run. Whether you’re running for a cause, for yourself, to compete or just for fun, we wish you the very best of luck.

Now, prepare for some major #fitspo! 

Day 15: #100HealthyDays Yoga. Because we all need a software upgrade. Taken at @efituae With my amazing Trainer: @ampthinker #BreathingIsTheKey #elevateyourself #RunningRightIsBreathingRight #dubaimarathon

A photo posted by Malavika Varadan (@malavikavaradan) on Jan 18, 2017 at 7:39am PST

Lacing up for the last light session before the #dubaimarathon lunchtime #flywheel and an early night. #weightloss #witnessthefitness #eatclean #exercise #raiseyourgame #training #trainhard #personaltrainer #motivation #personaltraining #alex_cox_pt #fit #fitfam #fitness #fitnessaddict #gains #health #healthy #healthychoices #movedubai #foreverliving #foreverlivingproducts #iamforever #dreamlimitless #iamteamfit

A photo posted by Alex Cox – Dubai PT (@alex_cox_pt) on Jan 18, 2017 at 8:32pm PST

Last training of our 10k group before the greatest day – Dubai Marathon this Friday! And it was very nice to host international students from our branch in Kazan @iloverunningkzn No step back, now it's time to shine! By the way, you can join us for a free trial session this Saturday morning 😉 Find out by +971524640393 #iloverunningdubai #ilrfamily #dubaimarathon #running

A photo posted by I ❤️ RUNNING FAMILY Dubai (@iloverunning_dubai) on Jan 18, 2017 at 6:49am PST

A photo posted by Roberta Ruiz (@betacbjr) on Jan 17, 2017 at 1:51pm PST

Inspirational…. ! Whether its 5k.10k or full marathon it doesn't matter as long as u stay focus.. set your goals.. positive mindset …. and make it possible… @adidasrunning @adidasmena #dubaimarathon @leemryan #runbasedubai #whyirundubai with Olympian Marathoner and adidasrunner Ms. ANNE..

A photo posted by Katherine Matos Policarpio (@katitay1980) on Jan 17, 2017 at 10:27am PST

A photo posted by Kirstine Bach Storgaard (@kirstine_bs) on Jan 16, 2017 at 12:15pm PST

A photo posted by Cristina Cranganu (@cristinacranganu) on Jan 16, 2017 at 2:11am PST

Last run before Dubai marathon on Friday. Testing of gear, bra, panty, socks, shoes…. looking forward to 42 km of real pain…my 7th marathon, but first time in Asia/middle east. Very nervous and exited. #standardcharteredmarathondubai2017 #dubaimarathon #42km195m #runningmasochist #hystericalwoman #dubaimom #activemom #naturalglamour #nofake #sportsgear #nike #aisics #spotify #redbull #mydybai #uae #ålesund #norway #paris #france

A video posted by Norwegian (@elisaonthemove) on Jan 17, 2017 at 11:12pm PST

A photo posted by Gerda Steyn (@run.gerda.run) on Jan 15, 2017 at 6:25am PST

One Direction ➡️ #morningRun #ATEAM #awladounacenter #Dubaimarathon #peace #awarnessweek

A photo posted by Alma AL Khadra (@almakhadra) on Jan 15, 2017 at 12:09am PST

A photo posted by Lee Ryan (@leemryan) on Jan 14, 2017 at 7:42pm PST

A photo posted by Nadine du Toit – Dubai (@glorygirlfit) on Jan 14, 2017 at 8:11pm PST

#dubaimarathon

A photo posted by Vesela Bancheva (@veselabancheva) on Jan 18, 2017 at 6:15am PST

# #dubai # #run #runner #running #runningcrew # #koreanrun #korearunner #longrun #D-2 #Dubaimarathon #10k . . . . . . .

A photo posted by Kisu Kim (@rocky_kisu87) on Jan 18, 2017 at 4:59am PST

The #FrontrunnerTeam during our morning briefing… #dubaimarathon2017 #dubaimarathon #dubai #marathon #running

A photo posted by Frontrunner (@frontrunnerlincs) on Jan 18, 2017 at 2:24am PST

Last test before #dubaimarathon2017. Since we can't train outside, training on BeekhofSpecials Rollers is by far the best alternative. So with the Jambox blazing her own playlist, @margrietvdbroek tries to hit her target speed #DPT #wheelchairracing @paraathletics

A video posted by Arno Mul (@arnomul) on Jan 17, 2017 at 1:53am PST

Ready or not, here I come. Excited for tomorrow's #dubaimarathon2017 #dubairunners #instarunners #nrcdubai #r4ap #runningforfitness #running #nikerunning #justdoit #pinoystriders

A photo posted by Jeff Lopez (@jefflopezdxb) on Jan 18, 2017 at 9:33pm PST

Last practice before Race well done guys #MAFTeam #dubaimarathon2017 #practise #sweat #runners #dubaiRun #NRCDubai #NRCplus #HOteam #streetphotography #wefie

A photo posted by Anto Kartawiraji (@bn_arta) on Jan 16, 2017 at 8:21am PST

Crossing the creek, no Al Shindagah Tunnel endurance run as we taper for #dubaimarathon2017 #mydubai #dcs #marathontraining #marathon #uaefitness #running #dubaicreekstriders #dubaicreek #creekside

A photo posted by cat gaffers (@catgaffers) on Jan 13, 2017 at 10:59am PST

Are you running this weekend, or just going down to watch? Tag us @CosmoMiddleEast