ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2025 – Sports Event Photography at Zayed Stadium

Abu Dhabi Airforce display over the finish line of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Marathon

On 13th December 2025, On Pointe Photography was part of the official photography team for the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, working alongside Marathon Photos Live, the event’s appointed photographers. With almost 40,000 runners taking part, this was one of the largest and most logistically complex sporting events in the region.

Team Leadership with Marathon Photos Live

For this event, I worked as a Team Leader for Marathon Photos Live, managing a team of 16 photographers positioned across the finish area at Zayed Stadium and at key locations throughout the city.

My role included:

• Coordinating photographer placement

• Managing timing and coverage across multiple locations

• Ensuring consistent image quality and branding

• Overseeing finish-line and high-volume runner capture

This level of organisation is essential when photographing an event of this scale, where thousands of athletes are finishing within tight time windows.

Capturing the Energy of Marathon Day

Ozbilen - Winner of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Marathon

Beyond logistics, the focus was on storytelling. The team captured:

• Pre-race atmosphere and anticipation

• Determination and fatigue in the final kilometres

• Emotion, achievement and celebration at the finish line

Every runner’s experience is unique, and professional marathon photography plays a key role in preserving those moments.

Why Professional Event Photography Matters

Large-scale sporting events rely on experienced photographers who can work efficiently under pressure. As part of Marathon Photos Live, On Pointe Photography helped deliver reliable, high-quality imagery for:

• Athletes and participants

• Event organisers

• Sponsors and media partners

International Sports and Event Photography

From managing teams at major sporting events to capturing movement in dance and endurance sport, On Pointe Photography provides professional event photography across the UK and internationally.