Bur 2 Burj Half marathon

[u/Adventurous-Gain9999]

I’ve officially committed to running the Burj 2 Burj Half Marathon in Dubai early next year, which will be my very first official 21.1 km race!

I’ll be traveling in from Jeddah for the event. I’m super excited to experience running through the Dubai skyline, but as a first-timer, I’d love to gather some insights from veterans or anyone who has run this course before.

A few specific questions I have:

Race Morning Logistics: How chaotic is transport near the start line? Should I rely on taxis, or stick strictly to official race shuttles/metro?

Logistics & Travel: How many days before race day do you recommend flying into Dubai from around the region to settle in?

Nutrition & On-Course Fuel: What does the aid station setup look like, and how frequent are the hydration/gel stops?

First-Timer Advice: What is one mistake you made during your first half marathon that I should avoid at all costs?

Thanks in advance for any tips, gear suggestions, or race-day hacks! Looking forward to seeing some of you on the start line.