City Half Marathon starts and finishes in DIFC on 8 November
Runners can enter 21km, 15km, 10km or 5km races, with entry from Dh158 and registration open until 6 November.
DIFC, Dubai
The Plus500 City Half Marathon runs on Sunday 8 November, starting and finishing in DIFC. It is organised by Promoseven Sports Marketing and listed under the Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Fitness Challenge.
There are four distances. The 21km starts at 6.15am and costs Dh236; the 15km and 10km start at 6.45am and cost Dh210 and Dh184; and the 5km starts at 7am for Dh158. Fees include VAT, with a 5% service fee on top. Runners must be 16 or older for the 21km and 15km, 10 or older for the 10km, and six or older for the 5km.
Entries close at 8pm on Friday 6 November, or earlier if the race fills up, through the event's page on Hopasports. Finishers get a medal and an electronic certificate, with timing, medical cover, parking, changing rooms and showers on site. Entry fees are not refundable except up to 14 days before the race, minus a 10% fee, and proceeds support The Child Fund through Al Jalila Foundation.