Athletics
Abu Dhabi Striders was established in 1984 and has been running continuously since 1992.
It is a non-profit voluntary club welcoming runners of all abilities who share a common goal to improve their fitness and live a healthier lifestyle.
Throughout the running season they host 5km and 10km runs, a half marathon and also a cross country event, as well as assisting other organisations in creating and running events across the wider Abu Dhabi community.
Proceeds from each race are donated to the Special Care Center, which the Striders support as their charity.
| Tuesday 5:15am | Interval Training | Abu Dhabi Golf Club running on grass and incorporating some hill work or long intervals. |
| Other days | Various | Al Reef features a fair bit for mid-week easy filler runs, long weekend runs and also tempo- work, as there is easy off-road running there, and road-running with low traffic density. There are a few routes at Al Reef Villas, but this is the meeting location. |
| Saturday 5:00am | Starts at Yas Links Golf Club car park. Various distances depending on the running season. Enjoy breakfast at Hickory's or a swim in the canal on completion. |
| Wednesday 6:15pm | Pay Dh 5 and predict how long you will take to do a fixed 3, 5, 8, or 10 km course. Walk / run without a watch but against the clock. Closest prediction wins a prize! | |
| Sunday 6:30pm | Outside the parkland behind the Hilton Hotel car park. |
- 16 October 2015 - Zayed Sports City 5km and 10km Race 1
- 20 November 2015 - AD Striders Half Marathon on iconic Yas Island
- 08 January 2016 - Zayed Sports City 5km and 10km Race 2
- TBA March 2016 - Zayed Sports City 5km and 10km Race 3
