Thousands of people participate in the Dubai Run. EXPAT MEDIA

Sheikh Zayed Road will turn into a giant racetrack once again when the Dubai Run returns for its fourth edition on November 20. The world’s largest free fun run is one of the key highlights of Dubai Fitness Challenge, and is open to runners of all ages and fitness abilities. Interested participants can register for free on dubairun.com. This year’s Dubai Run will have two routes: the 5km route, suitable for families and runners of all abilities, or the 10km route for more experienced runners. Both routes start near the Museum of the Future on Sheikh Zayed Road. ALSO READ: Dubai Ride to return on November 6 The 5km route passes by Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera and Burj Khalifa. The 10km route follows Sheikh Zayed Road to the Dubai Canal, then returns towards the Trade Centre before ending on Al Mustaqbal Street near Dubai International Financial Centre. The Dubai Run is aligned with the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, to transform Dubai into one of the world’s most active cities and best city to live in, work and visit.

Throwback to the first Dubai Run in 2019

A total of 146,000 runners, joggers, wheelers and walkers participated in Dubai Run last year, setting a record for the largest community fitness event in the world. This year, Dubai Fitness Challenge will see its biggest line-up , with a DP World Kite Beach Fitness Village, and RTA Last Exit Al Khawaneej Fitness Village, 20 community fitness hubs, a host of sporting events and thousands of free classes taking places all over the city. ICA/Expat Media
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