One of the most popular and fun events on the UAE’s sporting calendar returns at the end of the month as the Beach Run comes to Dubai.
The Beach Run is the UAE’s only running event which happens on the beautiful sands of UAE’s beaches.
This year’s event is supported by Gatorade, Aquafina, Oakley and Emirates NBD.
With the location of the event being Sunset Beach it really makes the occasion unique and allows for the greatest views Dubai has to offer. Participants will be running under the gaze of the famous Burj Al Arab while being cheered on by the day’s beach goers. The event has been set up for families to enjoy but also challenges participants as running on sand adds another unique, fun yet testing dimension to the day.
On the day runners will have the option of three different distances which are 7.2km, 3.6km and 1.8km.
The Festival Village opens at 07:00, with the serious run (7.2km) getting under way an hour later at 08:00. The fun run (3.6km) is at 09:15 while the shorter family run (1.8km) starts at 10:30. The village closes at 12:00 midday.
Apart from the event itself, there is plenty to entertain participants and spectators alike on the day, including the festival village which will be packed with food, activities and sponsors activations.
Activities on the day will ensure participants of all ages will have plenty to do outside of the running races, including bouncy castles, football, volleyball, beach tennis, as well as an Alliance Academy activation.
It’s sure to be thirsty and hungry work and there will be many food outlets on site, including Costa Coffee, Ripe Market and Circuit Factory Food boxes will be available to all participants. Also, Al Rawabi and Optimum Nutrition will have stands offering their products to all.
Sponsors Gatorade, Aquafina, Oakley and Emirates NBD will be around on the day too and will add to the many activities available in the festival village.
Sponsors will also be giving prizes out throughout the morning, providing all runners with the opportunity to win.
Event fitness partner Fitness First will be in charge of the warmups for each of the races and brand ambassador Jennifer Chalouhi will also be conducting fitness classes throughout the morning.
To top it all off, there will be music and an MC that will add to the excitement of the day.
For further information on this year’s Beach Run, contact [email protected] or call 04 2434 377. Alternatively, click on the registration link at https://www.premieronline.com/event/beach_run_dxb_2019_4058.
What: Beach RunWhen: March 29
Where: Sunset Beach, opposite Umm Suqeim Park.
Contact: Email [email protected] or call 04 2434 377
