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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Oman by UTMB — Muscat Marathon
Best for
Strong PB attemptsNewer marathonersQualifying pathway
Race B
Abu Dhabi Marathon
Best for
Strong PB attemptsNewer marathonersFlat-course PBs
Race A
Oman by UTMB — Muscat Marathon
Muscat, Oman
Race B
Abu Dhabi Marathon
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Date
Expected January 2027
Dec 6, 2026
Month
Jan
Dec
Location
🇴🇲 Muscat, Oman
🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
105 m
▲
35 m
PB potential
Beginner friendly
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Open
Season
Winter · Middleeast
Winter · Middleeast
Race-day temp.
17–24°C
17–24°C
Conditions
Omani winter — the best running conditions in the Arabian Peninsula
Gulf winter — the most comfortable marathon window in the UAE
Humidity
35–55%
40–60%
Wind
10–20 km/h Arabian Sea breeze
10–20 km/h Gulf breeze
Qualifies for
Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon
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