21.0975 km

Distance

45 m

Elevation Gain

2:05:30

Average Finish Time

8,500

Total Finishers

2018

Established

Flat

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Course & Elevation

The Jeddah Half Marathon features a fast, flat coastal course along the Red Sea waterfront and King Fahd Road, offering stunning views of the city skyline and sea. The well-maintained asphalt course provides ideal conditions for competitive running with minimal elevation changes. The out-and-back route begins and finishes near the Jeddah Corniche, one of Saudi Arabia's most iconic seaside destinations.

Surface: road Profile: Flat

Weather

Temperature 24°C

Humidity 65%

Rain Chance 5%

Mild winter conditions with pleasant temperatures and low humidity. Occasional sea breeze from the Red Sea provides cooling relief during the race.

The Race

Jeddah

Race Lore

A New Addition to the Calendar

2018 Origin

Launched in 2018, the Jeddah Half Marathon is one of the newer races on the circuit. Despite its youth, it has quickly built a reputation in Jeddah, attracting runners drawn to its flat roads and scenic routes and the energy of an event still finding its identity.

The Course Record

2023 Record

The fastest time ever recorded at the Jeddah Half Marathon is 01:00:47, set by Abdi Nageeye in 2023. Every year, new contenders line up hoping to challenge that mark on the streets of Jeddah.

The Fast Lane

Course

Runners come to the Jeddah Half Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Jeddah has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.

Where It Begins

Tradition

For thousands of runners each year, the Jeddah Half Marathon is their first half marathon. The combination of a forgiving course, generous time limits, and supportive crowds has earned this race a reputation as the place where marathon journeys begin. The first-timer energy on race morning is palpable.

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Course Record

01:00:47

Abdi Nageeye (2023)

Registration

Registration Opens October

Registration Closes January

Entry Cost 100-200 SAR

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Fun Facts

▸ The Jeddah Half Marathon is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative to promote sports and healthy living in the kingdom.
▸ The race takes place during the coolest time of year, with February temperatures significantly lower than summer highs exceeding 40°C.
▸ The Jeddah Corniche course provides runners with stunning views of the Red Sea and modern architecture unique to this historic port city.
▸ The race attracts a diverse international field, with participants from Europe, Africa, and Asia competing alongside local Saudi runners.

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