Dubai Marathon partner with Guinness World Records for race on January 12

Source; HOTELLIER by Heather Dunphy | December 30, 2024 07:00 AM GST

The Dubai Marathon, taking place on January 12, will give runners the chance to achieve a new verified world record. Guinness World Records encourages participants to set records through a creative approach, like wearing a costume, running in a group or other innovative ways.

Senior marketing manager at Guinness World Records, Shaddy Gaad said: “This partnership with the Dubai Marathon aligns with our mission to inspire communities to embrace sports while offering them an incredible chance to enter the record books…participants will also have the opportunity to showcase their achievements through our official channels. Registration for record attempts related to the Dubai Marathon is completely free of charge from Guinness World Records. Additionally, participants will enjoy expedited processing and immediate consideration for record approval.”

Guinness World Records offer some unique ideas for setting a record, including setting the fastest marathon time while dribbling a football or a basketball, running as a blindfold athlete, running in school uniform or a suit or dressed as a doctor, running while hula hooping or even running with an egg and spoon. There are also record categories for the fastest marathon ran by a mother and daughter and by a father and son.

Dubai Marathon event director, Peter Connerton said: “It’s a fun initiative that is open to all marathon runners who have already registered to run in the event on January 12. Of course, any attempt to set a record involving fundraising must first obtain written approval from the authorised body as required by UAE laws regarding charitable donations.”

Registration for the Dubai Marathon, the 10km Road Race and the 4km Fun Run can made online only at dubaimarathon.org.

The 2025 Dubai Marathon is supported by the Dubai Sports Council, adidas, the Channel 4 Radio Network, Xiaomi, ITP Media Group, Bisleri Water, Dubai RTA, Dubai Police and Dubai Municipality.