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Muscat Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Muscat Marathon race photo
Muscat Marathon race photo
Muscat
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Dr. Ondřej Havelka (cestovatel) · CC BY 4.0Safa.daneshvar / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Dr. Ondřej Havelka (cestovatel) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0
Race date in 111 days
Jan 29, 2027 Fri
City · Distance
Muscat · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$99Varies by event and entry period
2027Date Jan 29, 2027 · Open
2026
2026Date Jan 24, 2026
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D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Muscat Marathon race photo
Dr. Ondřej Havelka (cestovatel) · CC BY 4.0
Muscat Marathon race photo
Safa.daneshvar / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
Muscat Marathon race photo
Dr. Ondřej Havelka (cestovatel) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Muscat Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Chasing a personal best or dreaming of a first finish.
This trip is built around your race.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Muscat Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 3
Warm-Bank2515Ran in 2026 · Finish time 0:37:00
“The Muscat Marathon was an eye-opener.”

The runner entered the 5 km race and finished in 37 minutes. The runner was nervous before the start, but the support from the runners and people around them was encouraging. After finishing, the runner felt more confident about preparing for their next marathon.

Read the original on Reddit r/Oman
runwithdaiRan in 2018 · Finish time 3:09:24
“A traditional Omani band provided some entertainment along the route which was a pleasant relief.”

The runner ran two flat laps of the coastal course and found the out-and-back section on the second lap mentally challenging. The runner's pace dropped in the middle and latter stages, but the runner recovered in the final section to set a personal best of 3:09:24.

Read the original on Run With Dai
Rural Route RunnerRan in 2014
“The Muscat Road Runners, race marshals and all the volunteers did a fantastic job hosting the third Muscat Marathon event.”

Rural Route Runner experienced hot weather, water stations, and sections through the park at the 2014 Muscat 10K. At the finish, they received a finisher medal and rated the volunteers' and staff's work positively.

Read the original on Rural Route Runner

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Experience Oman Muscat Marathon 2025 | Al Mouj #RunTheVibe

Zameer Muscat

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Muscat Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Muscat Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
Time limit6 hours
EventStartTime limit
Marathon42.195km06:006h
10K10km08:002h
5K5km06:301h
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Al Khuwair Square, Muscat

official website race venue

Cutoff
Overall time limit: 6 hours; detailed cutoff times will not be officially published until the 2027 Runners’ Guide is released.

Original course map · muscatmarathon.om
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Full marathon and half marathon run together.

Current official start is Al Khuwair Square, a newly opened plaza on Ministry Street in Muscat government district.

Course crosses Al Khuwair Bridge, Ministry Street, Qurum Park, beach, returning toward Al Ghoubra (per 2026 road closure guidance).

Official guide does not specify the finish point.

Typical race-season temperature: around 21°C (69°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your Muscat Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The race pack pickup location and schedule will be announced closer to the race, and your bib number will be emailed to you one week before pickup begins, so you must bring the email with you.
Proxy pick-up is possible with a copy of the participation confirmation email, a letter containing the delegation phrase, and a photo ID.
On-site pick-up is allowed between 04:30 and 05:30 on the day of the competition, only for overseas participants who entered the country after the end of the pick-up period.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startAl Khuwair Square, on Ministries Street in Muscat's Ministries District — a newly built public…
  • Getting to the finishNot explicitly stated; likely near Al Khuwair Square pending official runner's guide

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Al Khuwair Square, on Ministries Street in Muscat's Ministries District — a newly built public plaza (opened 2025). Several km from the Ruwi district; Ruwi Bus Station (Mwasalat city-bus hub) is not near this start point

Confirmed as the current official start venue directly from muscatmarathon. Route runs via the Al Khuwair bridge, Ministries Street, Qurum Park/Beach, and back toward Al Ghubra (per 2026 edition road-closure coverage).

The current venue is Al Khuwair Square (Ministries District), not Ruwi — a separate downtown/commercial district of Muscat.

Map

Getting to the finish

Not explicitly stated; likely near Al Khuwair Square pending official runner's guide

Map
Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Full marathon and half marathon start at 6:00 a.m. on Friday.

This two-day running festival attracts about 13,000 participants from more than 100 countries.

The start and finish area is Al Mouj Muscat.

Bib is normally distributed in advance.

Overseas entrants arriving after registration has closed may collect it on race morning.

Marathon runners must drop off the special bag provided for gear storage between 5:00 and 5:30 a.m.

This AIMS-certified course includes the marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K and 5K.

Times are local to Muscat. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Muscat car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Hotels near the Muscat Marathon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Muscat car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Muscat: Snorkel with Turtles in the Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve

$105

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Muscat Daymaniyat Islands Marine Life Snorkeling Tour (Half-Day)

$105

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Where runners eat in Muscat

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Muscat after the race

Seeing Muscat with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Explore Muscat: Cultural Landmarks & Evening Cruise

$161

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Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Muscat.

Total cost and budget for Muscat Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Muscat Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Muscat runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Muscat Marathon

FAQ
When does Muscat Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Fri, January 29, 2027 in Muscat, Oman.

How much is the Muscat Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $99.

What is the time limit for Muscat Marathon 2027?

6 hours.

What distances does Muscat Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does Muscat Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:00.

Where does Muscat Marathon 2027 start?

Al Khuwair Square, Muscat.

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