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.

