Runners of all skill levels from across the world took part in the Dubai Marathon on February 1. There was a double for Ethiopia in the elite runners class when Nibret Melak won the men's race and Anchinalu Dessie took the honours in the women's competition. All images: Reuters
A tense moment before sunrise as athletes wait for the start of the Dubai Marathon 2026
Chloe Hamard of France celebrates after crossing the finish line in second place during the women's 10km road race
Anchinalu Dessie flies the flag for Ethiopia as she celebrates victory in the women's elite race
Runners happy to be seen participating in the Dubai Marathon 2026
Supporters add to the colourful spectacle at Dubai Marathon 2026
A runner with a message during the marathon
Runners in action during the Dubai Marathon 2026
Runners and canine support in action during the Dubai Marathon 2026
Runners with time for a smile during the Dubai Marathon on February 1
Runners in action during the Dubai Marathon 2026
A one-two-three for Ethiopia's elite women runners in the Dubai Marathon 2025. Winner Anchinalu Dessie celebrates on the podium with runner-up Muliye Dekebo and third-placed Fantu Worku
Runners of all abilities in action during the Dubai Marathon 2026
Ethiopia's Nibret Melak and Anchinalu Dessie celebrate on the podium with the trophies after winning the men's elite race and the women's elite race alongside second placed Ethiopia's Yasin Haji and Muliye Dekebo and third placed Rwanda's John Hakizimana and Ethiopia's Fantu Worku