Muscat Marathon

ماراثون مسقط

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Sports & AdventureMuscat
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe Muscat Marathon has grown into a
Language["ar"]Currency: OMR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Muscat Marathon in Muscat

The Muscat Marathon is Oman's flagship road-running event, held each January in the capital and staged at Al Khuwair Square for its thirteenth edition in 2026. The two-day event offers full and half marathon, 10km, 5km, fun run and children's categories, drawing over 15,000 runners from around 100 nationalities.

Muscat is not a city most runners think of first when planning an international marathon calendar, but over thirteen editions the Muscat Marathon has quietly built a case for itself as exactly that kind of destination.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The Muscat Marathon has grown into a genuinely international event, its thirteenth edition drawing a record turnout of more than 15,000 runners representing roughly 100 nationalities, a scale that places it among the Gulf region's larger road races

02

The mystery stays covered

It holds World Athletics certification and was recognised in 2018 by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races as a premier regional sporting event, credentials that have helped attract serious international distance runners alongside recreational participants drawn by the shorter fun run and children's categories

03

The city starts moving

The 2026 edition moved to Al Khuwair Square, a new central venue chosen specifically to refresh the event's atmosphere, and ran across two days to accommodate its full slate of race distances

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Muscat Marathon reflects Oman's push over the past decade to build a modern international sporting calendar alongside its heritage festivals

Water and renewal

Living ritual

using World Athletics certification and AIMS recognition to position the capital as a credible stop for serious distance runners from across the Gulf and beyond

The sacred route

Living ritual

while shorter fun run and children's categories keep the event accessible to residents and families

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Muscat; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Technical running gear appropriate for warm coastal conditions: breathable moisture-wicking layers, a cap or visor, and modest coverage such as knee-length shorts or leggings and sleeved...

Safety

For Muscat Marathon, choose safe viewing points, watch weather and leave extra time around starts, finishes or releases.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Muscat, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ar"] · OMR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map23.59 N, 58.40 EOpen in Google Maps

Muscat, Muscat, Oman

Nearest airportMCT — Muscat
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Muscat; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Muscat, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Muscat via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Muscat, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearTechnical running gear appropriate for warm coastal conditions: breathable moisture-wicking layers, a cap or visor, and modest coverage such as knee-length shorts or leggings and sleeved tops in line with local norms, since Muscat remains a conservative capital even during an international sporting event.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Oman and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Muscat Marathon?

Muscat Marathon is listed for Past edition: 21–22 February 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Muscat Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Muscat, Oman. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Muscat, Muscat, Oman

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLmuscatmarathon.om
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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