Race weekend starts the moment you walk into the Burj2Burj Expo at Coca-Cola Arena. For 2027, every runner books the day and hour they'll collect their race pack, and it takes less than a minute to book.

Bib Collection bookings are open now for the Burj2Burj Half Marathon. Here's why we're doing it, how it works, and how to pick the time that suits you best.

Why we ask you to book

Burj2Burj is growing, and in 2027 more runners than ever will be collecting their race packs across three days, in one venue.

You told us the bib collection was one of the best parts of race weekend in 2026. We want to keep it that way as the event grows, and that starts with knowing when you're coming.

Every hour of collection is planned around the bookings we receive. Your booking tells us:

• How many people to have at the counters, hour by hour, so the team is ready for you.
• How to set up the space, from the arena floor to the areas around it.
• When to expect traffic and parking demand around Coca-Cola Arena, so we can plan access with the venue.

The more accurately we know when runners are arriving, the smoother the whole experience is for everyone. Booking isn't a fast track or a ticket to the front of the line. It's how we plan a race weekend that feels calm, organised and worth arriving early for.

How to book

Choosing your collection time is now part of registration, so there's no separate system to sign up for.

Registering now? You'll choose your collection day and hour as one of the steps of your registration.

Already registered? Look out for an email from us with a link to select your time. Pick your day, pick your hour, and you're done.

Each hour has a set number of spots. Once an hour is fully booked, it closes, so the earlier you book, the more choice you'll have.

Choosing your day

All collections take place at Burj2Burj Expo at the Coca-Cola Arena. Here's how the three days compare.

Day

Collection hours

What to expect

Thursday 21 January

15:00 to 21:00

Evening times after work. Collect early and go into race weekend with everything sorted.

Friday 22 January

15:00 to 22:00

Our busiest day at the arena. Parking and access will be at their busiest due to other events happening at Coca-Cola Arena and in the surrounding area.

Saturday 23 January

07:00 to 21:00

The widest choice of times. Ideal if you're travelling in for the race.

Which day should I choose? We recommend Thursday or Saturday. Friday is our busiest day at the arena, and you'll have a more relaxed visit on either side of it.

Travelling to Dubai? Saturday has the most times available for Half Marathon runners. Book a slot that leaves you room for flight delays and getting across the city.

Changing your booking and what to bring

Plans change. You can update your collection day and time until 11 January 2027. After that, bookings close so we can finalise our team and set-up for race weekend.

You can change your booking time in your participant dashboard on Njuko.

On the day, please bring:

• Your booking confirmation (printed or on your phone)
• Photo ID

Please arrive within your booked hour. Parking information for Coca-Cola Arena, including prices, will be shared before race weekend so you can plan your journey.

FAQs

Do I have to book a collection time? Yes, every runner is asked to book. Collection is planned hour by hour around bookings, so choosing your time is the first step of your race weekend.

Can I just turn up when it suits me? We plan our team, space and access around the times runners have booked. Arriving at a time you haven't booked means arriving at a time we haven't planned for you, so please book the hour you intend to come.

Does booking mean I won't queue? Booking isn't a fast-track service, and there may still be short waits at busy times. It helps us spread arrivals across the weekend, which keeps things moving for everyone.

My preferred time is fully booked. What now? Choose another hour or day. Saturday has the widest choice of times for Half Marathon runners.

Something has come up after 11 January. What should I do? Contact team@worldsiconic.com 

Can someone else collect my race pack for me? Yes. They will need a copy of your confirmation email/QR code of registration.

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