At the Dubai Run 2022. JONATHAN YBERA/EXPAT MEDIA

Registration now open for epic Dubai Run 2023

Registration is now open for Dubai Run 2023, the world’s largest free fun in Dubai, the Department of Economy and Tourism and the Dubai Sports Council announced on Tuesday (October 17). Back for its fifth edition as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), more than 200,000 people are expected to line up for an unforgettable run along the iconic Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai on November 26. Registration can be made for free at dubairun.com. Once signed up, participants will be invited to collect their bibs and t-shirts, provided by Sun & Sand Sports, from DFC's all-new Run and Ride Central, located at One Central. Runners and fitness enthusiasts from all walks of life, irrespective of their age or level of ability, can now register and secure their spot in this epic citywide celebration of health, fitness, and community. A record number of 193,000 runners, joggers, and walkers participated in Dubai Run last year –and 2023 is set to be bigger than ever. Participants will have the choice of two distinct routes, both starting on Sheikh Zayed Road. Perfect for families and runners of all levels, the 5km Downtown Family route will kick off near the Museum of the Future, taking participants past Dubai's iconic landmarks including Dubai Opera, Dubai Mall, and Burj Khalifa. Alternatively, more experienced runners can take on the 10km Sheikh Zayed Road route, stretching from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Canal before looping back and concluding at Al Mustaqbal Street close to Dubai International Financial Centre. ICA/Expat Media
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