Abu Dhabi announces major road closures for 2023 marathon

With the route passing through the city and many major landmarks major roads will be closed between midnight and 2pm.

Abu Dhabi Marathon 2023 road closures

The ITC’s traffic management team will organise and manage traffic flow through the ITC central control room, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Sports Council.

Additionally, fixed and mobile electronic signs will be operated to direct road users and monitor the road network.

The ITC will provide Road Service Patrols (RSP) to support road users around the area of the event, emphasising that the routes of the international marathon will be closed from midnight until 2pm.

Roads that will be temporarily closed include:

• Corniche Road (in either direction)
• King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street (outbound)
• Al Bateen Street (outbound)
• Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (outbound)
• Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Street (inbound)
• Streets surrounding Al Hosn Palace.
  
  

Participants will start from the ADNOC headquarters on the Corniche in Abu Dhabi, passing the most notable landmarks of the capital such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Al Bateen Palace, Al Hosn Palace, and the World Trade Center, all the way to the finish line at the ADNOC Complex near Baynunah Park.

The Integrated Transport Centre called on all road users and members of the community to adhere to the temporary road closure instructions, and to avoid walking and passing through these roads during the temporary closure.


The ITC also encouraged the use of alternative routes such as Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Sultan bin Zayed the First Street, Sheikh Zayed Road (outbound), and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Street.

Furthermore, Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street and Hazza Bin Zayed the First Street will be the only routes that connect both sides of the marathon track to ensure unobstructed flow and effective traffic management during the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon.

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The Marathon organising committee has also confirmed the completion of the preparations for the event and the most prominent international runners, male and female, were revealed.

Organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council and ADNOC, the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon is recognised as one of the Middle East’s premier marathon events, with a prize fund of $303,000.

Among the elite athletes taking part this year will be Uganda’s Andrew Kwemoi, winner of the 2023 Milano Marathon, Kenya’s Ilham Tanui Ozbilen and Emily Kipchumba.

Suhail Al-Arifi, Executive Director of the Events Sector at Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said: “The remarkable confirmed participation this year of more than 25,000 runners signifies the substantial growth of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon over the years.

“With 168 nationalities represented at the race, including an intriguing elite line up, it showcases the event’s significance locally and globally.

“This fifth time organising and hosting the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon is certainly a special occasion.

“The marathon route will take you on a tour around the most famous landmarks in our beautiful capital, starting from the ADNOC headquarters, passing through the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Al Hosn Palace, and the World Trade Centre.”

Beyond its reputation as a platform for global athletic excellence, this year’s marathon incorporates several eco-initiatives dedicated to promoting sustainability.

The organisers have pledged their commitment to ensure, wherever feasible, a positive impact of the event on the community and environment.

The ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon caters to various fitness levels, offering race categories including:

• The marathon (42.195 km)
• Marathon relay
• 10km
• 5km
• 2.5km
  
  

All races will commence at different locations near the ADNOC headquarters on Corniche Road and finish at the ADNOC Campus, near Bainuna Public Park.

The daily Marathon Village, hosted at the ADNOC Campus, is accessible until race day, from 3pm to 10pm.

The free-to-enter facility promises an immersive experience for visitors with entertainment, a wide array of eating options, activations, and services.

Source: gulfnews