Wadi Bih Run Hatta and other UAE fitness events to look forward to in October and November

Sport360 staff 12:15 02/10/2018
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  • Are you competing in any fitness events in October and November?

    Here’s our top seven to get involved in!

    IGNITE PINK IS PUNK SWIM RUN

    Friday, October 5

    There’s still time to register if you want to take part in the ninth edition of the Ignite Pink is Punk Swim: Run event.

    Taking place at Anantara The Palm Resort in Dubai, it promises to be bigger and better with every single penny raised being donated to the Safe and Sound Breast Cancer Awareness Programme.

    The Open category consists of 600m swim, 3km beach and pavement run, while the Sprint event is 400m swim and a 1.6km beach and pavement run.

    Juniors can enjoy a 200m swim and a 800m beach run, while there is also the Fun Run which consists of 3km beach and pavement run.

    TIME: 06:00
    MORE INFO: Ignite Pink is Punk

    ROY NASR MEMORIAL TRIATHLON
    Saturday, October 13

    The Roy Nasr Memorial Triathlon is now in its sixth year and the event has gone from strength strength with more than 1,000 participants set to take part on Saturday.

    So far about 800 people have signed up for the event at Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Hotel in Dubai, to honour the life of the Lebanese.

    Open to 11-year-olds and above, there are different categories for adults and juniors, no matter what your background experience and ability are.

    Super Sprint consists of a 375km swim, 10km bike ride followed by a 2.5km run. For those who are more advanced, then the Sprint options are available, swimming for 750m, a 20km bike ride and a 5km run.

    TIME: 06:45
    MORE INFO: Roy Nasr Memorial Triathlon

    URBAN-ULTRA ROCKRUNNER
    Friday, October 26

    The single stage trail run adventure (5k, 10k or 15k) will start and finish at the beautiful Wadi Showka.

    Including a 5k Junior event for your kids, this is a great event for the whole family.

    TIME: From 07:00*
    MORE INFO: Urban-Ultra Rockrunner

    DUBAI INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON
    Friday, November 2

    Tri Fest returns to Jebel Ali, with a host of challenging races, including the Olympic Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Super Sprint Team Triathlon and the fifth Dubai International Triathlon – complete with a new distance.

    Taking place at Jebel Ali, the event will feature a 1.5 kilometre swim followed by a 80 mile bike ride and a 10km run.

    If you are looking to push the boundaries and challenge yourself physically, the Dubai International Triathlon is the best way to achieve your fitness goals.

    TIME: From 06.15*
    MORE INFO: Dubai International Triathlon

    REEBOK WADI BIH HATTA
    Friday, November 9

    Back by popular demand, the Reebok Wadi Bih Run returns to the UAE event scene, but this time the Hatta hills will play host to hundreds of keen athletes, corporate teams and fitness fans.

    With a majestic mountain backdrop and brand-new routes, the race – held on Friday, November 9 – promises to be a run calendar highlight as participants tackle distances of up to 70km in a team relay or as an individual.

    This special edition marks the addition of another beautiful UAE location and Wadi Bih’s second outdoor running event of the year – the first being the famous 72km run held in Dibba in February.

    The exciting new Hatta loop course offers 70km (two loops), 35km (one loop), 20km and 2.5km distances, welcoming all abilities and levels.

    TIME: From 04:30*
    MORE INFO: Reebok Wadi Bih

    JEBEL HAFEET CHALLENGE
    Friday, November 23

    Runners will scale 1,240 metres to climb to the top of the UAE’s highest peak (12.5kms in total).

    The race, which begins at 6AM, starts at Green Mubazarrah Park – situated at the base of the mountain – and runs up Jebel Hafeet Road and all the way to the summit.

    Water stations will be available every 2kms as riders cycle on the hard shoulder of the winding road.

    Shuttles transport participants to and from the starting and finishing points, with a post-race presentation being held at the Mercure Hotel.

    TIME: From 06:00*
    MORE INFO: Jebel Hafeet Challenge

    URBAN ULTRA UTX50
    Friday, November 30

    Starting and finishing in the northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, the incredible Urban-Ultra UTX50 ultra-trail run adventure takes you into the wilderness of the United Arab Emirates.

    The fully supported single-stage race will see you transcend through 50km of rocky mountain terrain and over the spectacular sand dunes of the Emirate.

    This is a race not to be missed and one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year.

    TIME: From 04:30*
    MORE INFO: Urban Ultra XT50

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