Among the main activities of the "Dubai Fitness Challenge"
"Dubai Run Challenge" on Sheikh Zayed Road, next November 26
"Dubai Running Challenge" passes the most prominent landmarks of the city.
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The Dubai Running Challenge, one of the most prominent events of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, will return to Sheikh Zayed Road again next November 26, to provide the opportunity for community members of different ages and runners of all nationalities and physical abilities, to experience a unique experience that turns Sheikh Zayed Road into an open track. Running, as part of the annual tradition that achieved great success during its past two sessions, with the participation of tens of thousands of Dubai residents and visitors, to confirm the extent of community awareness of the importance of exercising, and to enhance Dubai's trends to be the most active and best city in the world to live.
The third edition of the "Dubai Running Challenge" is expected to attract tens of thousands of participants, whether on the five-kilometre long track specially designed for families, or on the 10-kilometre track dedicated to professional and amateur runners, knowing that the race competitions will start in front of The Museum of the Future, passing through a number of famous landmarks, such as the Emirates Towers and Downtown Dubai, all the way to the finish line on Future Street near the Dubai World Trade Center.
In addition, participants on the 10-kilometre course will enjoy additional distinctive views, such as: The Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard.
This major community sporting event comes at a time when Dubai hosts a number of sporting events held during October and November, allowing those wishing to participate in the challenge to prepare well, as they can participate in the Dubai Academic City Running Race, the Dubai South Race, and the "Dubai South" race. CBD on the Palm Island, the Dubai Design District Race, a Halloween race on October 30, and the Expo 2020 race on November 19. Contestants who register in the challenge will receive a limited edition of the Dubai Running Challenge T-shirts, made from sustainable fabric, provided by Sun and Sand Sports stores, knowing that numbers are limited.
Ahmed Al Khaja, Executive Director of the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, said in a press statement: “The organization of the (Dubai Running Challenge) is consistent with everything it represents and aims at (Dubai Fitness Challenge). It is a comprehensive social sporting event that embraces participants of all ages and physical abilities, as well as People of Determination, in order to promote the concept of physical fitness and a healthier and more active lifestyle.”
For his part, the Secretary-General of the Dubai Sports Council, Saeed Hareb, said: “The (Running Challenge) has become a key event within the activities of the (Dubai Fitness Challenge 30 x 30), and thousands of fans of sports and physical activity in general and running in particular, are waiting for it to draw a wonderful competitive painting. With it, Sheikh Zayed Road will become the largest running track, confirming that Dubai is the most active city in the world.”
Hareb added: “The (Dubai Running Challenge) represented a typical picture of a healthy lifestyle in Dubai, in which individuals from all segments of society, and of all nationalities living in Dubai, with more than 200 nationalities, enjoy the quality of life and the approach of activity and vitality, which brings them together from During many events, which are held within the (Dubai Fitness Challenge), or throughout the year in the tracks that extend for hundreds of kilometers in parks, beaches and various areas of the city.”
• A 10-km track for amateurs and professionals, and a 5-km track for families.
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