iPhone | iPad
Android
Huawei
gives an exclusive sneak peek into Shajar, which is spread over 1.6 million square feet of lush greenery
KT APPDOWNLOAD
No cars on Sheikh Zayed Road as Dubai Run takes over this weekend
The world's largest free fun run — which is open to people of all ages and abilities — will kick off with a Dubai Police supercar parade
Supplied photo
The Dubai stretch of the UAE’s busiest highway will transform into the world’s largest running track as it hosts a run this weekend. Vehicles will be emptied off the Sheikh Zayed Road as runners take over the highway for the Dubai Run on Sunday, November 26, serving as the finale of the month-long Dubai Fitness Challenge.
The free run will see thousands of people join, irrespective of their age and running ability. The Dubai Run offers two route options, both of which will take runners past the city's most iconic landmarks:
- 5km Downtown stretch: This route begins on the Sheikh Zayed Road near the Museum of the Future and passes by the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera, ending near Dubai Mall.
- 10km Sheikh Zayed Road route : It’s for experienced runners looking for a more demanding route. It starts at the Museum of the Future, crossing the Dubai Canal bridge, before looping along the Sheikh Zayed Road and finishing near the DIFC Gate.
The run will kick off with a Dubai Police supercar parade.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
Registration for both routes is free. Participants can secure their spot by signing up on the website and choosing their desired route.
Upon registration, a QR code will be issued, which is essential for collecting bibs. Pick up is set until November 25 at Run and Ride Central in One Central. Those without a bib will not be able to take part in the event.
A total of 193,000 runners, joggers, wheelers and walkers participated in Dubai Run last year, setting a record for the number of participants and making it the largest community fitness event in the world.
ALSO READ:
More news from UAE
Pupils will be involved in teacher-led online lessons on December 1, and they will only return to campus on Tuesday, December 5
Airfares and staycation rates have soared as families rush to book last-minute trips
The UAE's Public Prosecution shared two possible cases of assault and their legal repercussions
The event will be hosted at Zabeel Park from Dec 2-3
They set up Dubai’s first jewellery shop, which has delivered custom-made jewellery to royals
Floods were reported in many parts of the country in the wake of heavy rains last week, causing damage to vehicles
They emphasise the need for international action to establish a clear path towards achieving regional peace