Dubai Festival City Run 2018 all set for November 9

Alex Broun 16:40 15/10/2018
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  • Dubai Festival City Run

    The first-ever Dubai Festival City Run will take place on November 9 with Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s fully integrated mega project set to host the run organised by RaceME.

    Depending on skill level, runners can take part in the 21km half marathon, the 10km or 5km routes and finally, kids can also participate in the 1km Festival City Run Teeny Tiny.

    Those wishing to register can do so at www.raceme.ae/dfc and online registrations is open until November 3. The Dubai Festival City Run half marathon will start at 06:30.

    The run is open to both seasoned marathon runners as well as aspiring amateurs and will take them through some of Dubai Festival City’s most scenic routes including the Dubai Festival City Mall, Automotive Park and the Festival Bay, Marsa Plaza and Al Badia Residences.

    There is also a Race Village located close to Festival Bay with a number of F&B options for spectators and run participants.

    “The Dubai Festival City Run is the first step in a number of health-focused events planned within the destination,” said Samer Zabian, Director – Residential & Commercial Property at Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate.

    “The Run is a great opportunity for participants of all levels to take part, enjoy and truly embrace the spirit of fitness and sport and promote a healthy lifestyle.”

    Dubai Festival City has been actively encouraging visitors and residents to embrace healthy living with a number of events taking place within the destination including the Organic Souk which gave an opportunity for visitors to buy delicious farm-fresh goods directly from the people who grow them.

    The Dubai Festival City Run is being held as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge and with the support of Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Police, Dubai RTA and Dubai Municipality.

    For more information CLICK HERE

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