Now in it’s third year, the Run The Track Ramadan Night Run has become a fixture of Dubai’s annual running events. Taking place on the floodlit club circuit at Dubai Autodrome, participants have the opportunity to be part of a unique event racing each other over three varying distances – 3km, 5km, and 10km on a real racetrack.
With the finish line under the official chequered flag, and the running circuit following the actual lines of cars on the track, runners enjoy a unique spectacle. The Ramadan Night Run is suitable for runners of all abilities, and sees a diverse mix of ages, nationalities and abilities – from novice and first-time runners, to some of the best athletes in the UAE.
This year’s Run The Track Ramadan Night Run, is this Friday, on May 10thwith an official start time is 7.45pm for the 5km/10km, with the 3km starting 5 minutes later at 7.50pm.
Finishers receive a race medal, and there are over 100 trophies available to win amongst comprehensive age groups in the 5km and 10km, as well as Junior age groups in the 3km. In the 3km, the minimum age for entry is 6., for the 5km the minimum age for entry is 12 and in the 10km, the minimum age for entry is 14.
At the trophy presentation ceremony after the completion of each event, all that are present have the chance to win prizes and giveaways in the post-event raffle. Race numbers can be collected on race day from 1 hour 15 minutes before the start of your race. Each number collection on the race day closes 15 minutes before the start of the race.
Registration remains open for the event so there’s still time to join the 400 other runners under the lights at this year’s Ramadan Night Run. To sign up and see more event information visit www.runsqueak.com.
Fees for participation are 3km 105aed, 5km 126aed, 10km 147aed.
