Sheikh Zayed Road is a track for the "Dubai Running Challenge", next November 26th

 The Dubai Running Challenge, one of the most prominent events of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, will return to Sheikh Zayed Road again on Friday, 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 has achieved great success during its past two sessions, with the participation of tens of thousands of Dubai residents and visitors, confirming the extent of community awareness of the importance of exercising and promoting Dubai's orientations 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 5-kilometre-long track specially designed for families, or on the 10-kilometre-long track designated for 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.

On the 10-kilometre route, participants will enjoy additional iconic views of 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 the months of October and November, allowing those wishing to participate in the challenge to prepare well, as they can participate in the Dubai Academic City Run, the Dubai South race, and the C race. BD” on the Palm Island, the Dubai Design District Race, as well as a Halloween race on October 30, and the Expo 2020 Dubai 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: “The organization of the “Dubai Running Challenge” is in line with everything the Dubai Fitness Challenge represents and aims. Fitness and a healthier and more active lifestyle. There is no doubt that holding this event on Sheikh Zayed Road makes it unique, as it enables the participants to enjoy walking and jogging among the famous landmarks of Dubai, and we look forward to welcoming everyone from citizens, residents and visitors to the starting line of the race on Friday, November 26.”

 Saeed Hareb, Secretary-General of the Dubai Sports Council, said: “The running challenge has become a key event within the activities of the Dubai Fitness 30x30 Challenge, 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 and turn Sheikh Zayed Road into the largest track. To run, confirming that Dubai is the most active city in the world.”

 Hareb added: “The Dubai Running Challenge has formed a model image of a healthy lifestyle in Dubai, in which individuals from all segments of society and from all nationalities living in Dubai, with more than 200 nationalities participating, enjoy the quality of life and the approach of activity and vitality that unites them through many events that It is held within the Dubai Fitness Challenge or throughout the year in tracks that extend for hundreds of kilometers in parks, beaches and various areas of the city.”

In its fifth edition, the Dubai Fitness Challenge offers a full schedule of free sports activities and fitness classes spread throughout the city, where exercise can be performed in three fitness villages: Kite Beach, Expo 2020 Dubai, and Mushrif Park, in addition to 14 fitness centers. Physical activity in residential and commercial complexes around Dubai, and more than 5,000 free sports classes.

In addition to the "Dubai Running Challenge", the "Dubai Cycling Challenge" also returns to provide the opportunity for participants to enjoy watching Dubai from a new perspective as they race on their bicycles.

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