🇴🇲Muscat, Oman
Expected January 2027
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
105 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Excellent PB course — flat, fast, and well-paced
Beginner friendly
Great for newcomers — manageable course, strong support
Muscat's marathon is one of the Arabian Peninsula's finest — a fast, scenic course along the Gulf of Oman coast in conditions that are among the Middle East's most comfortable for racing. The course runs along the Corniche promenade past the Royal Opera House and Al Alam Palace, through Muttrah's ancient fish and gold souk waterfront, past the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (one of the world's most magnificent mosques, with a 50m single-crystal chandelier), and along the coastal Qurum beach district. January conditions of 18–24°C with low humidity are exceptional for an Arabian Peninsula marathon. Oman's combination of safety, Bedouin hospitality, and extraordinary desert-to-sea landscape makes Muscat an increasingly popular destination race.
Temperature
17–24°C
Humidity
35–55%
Conditions
Omani winter — the best running conditions in the Arabian Peninsula
Wind
10–20 km/h Arabian Sea breeze
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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