Are you competing in any fitness events in January and February?
Here’s our top five to get involved in:
STANDARD CHARTERED DUBAI MARATHON – JANUARY 20
Over 30,000 runners are expected to take part across Marathon, 10km and 4km Fun Race distances on January 20 – the most ever to participate in the Dubai event.
Although registration has closed, you can still go down and watch some of the best athletes in the world in action – with Ethiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele bidding to run a Marathon record.
In the last edition of the race, Tesfaye Abera and Tirfi Tsegaye of Ethiopia clinched men’s and women’s titles.
START TIME: 6.30AM
CLIMB TO ABU DHABI – JANUARY 27
Under the initiative of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, The Climb to Abu Dhabi will see 50 international runners and over 700 participants run up 82 floors / 1,617 steps at Emirates Towers in a time trial format competing for a prize pool of USD 25,000 (AED 91,825).
START TIME: 8.30AM
EMAIL: [email protected]
MORE INFO: http://climbtoabudhabi.com
WADI BIH RUN – FEBRUARY 3 -4
The profile of the Wadi Bih has increased rapidly since its inception in 1993, and this year’s 50km and 72km routes will be as tough as it gets, as tarmac roads and graded grave tracks will be part of the challenges that take you through the picturesque Hajar Mountains.
The run starts and finishes in Dibba, with the beautiful mountain surroundings of Oman serving as an ideal setting to a gruelling race. It will be an unforgettable experience!
START TIME: From 4.30am (depending on the distance)
EMAIL: [email protected]
MORE INFO: www.wadibih.com
RAK HALF-MARATHON – FEBRUARY 10
UAE’s premier road race returns for its 11th edition with a new venue and race course for 2017.
Since being launched in 2007, the event, which has become one of the most popular sporting competitions in Ras Al Khaimah, has gone from strength to strength, attracting thousands of competitive and community runners.
And with this year’s brand new venue, you can look forward to witnessing an exciting race!
START TIME: 7AM
EMAIL: [email protected]
MORE INFO: http://www.rakmarathon.org/
BEACH RUN DXB – FEBRUARY 10
The Beach Run Series presented by Daman Activelife and New Balance in association with Dubai Sports Council, returns to Dubai for its second edition and will take place at Sunset Public Beach.
The Beach Run series is an inclusive family-orientated event with 1.8km, 3.6km and 7.2km race distances to cater for runners of various abilities and fitness.
TIME: 8am
EMAIL: [email protected]
MORE INFO: beachrunseries.com
