With its fourth edition, the eagerly anticipated Dubai Run is back and prepared to take over Sheikh Zayed Road and turn it into a running track.
One of the primary activities of the Dubai Fitness Challenge is the Dubai Run, which is billed as the largest “free fun run” in the world (DFC).
The 10km course is best suited for more experienced runners, while the 5km route is appropriate for families and runners of all levels. On Sheikh Zayed Road, both paths begin close to the Museum of the Future.
Although there is no entry fee for runners to take part in the Dubai Run, participants must register online at www.dubairun.com.
So, whether you’re participating in the Dubai Run 2022 with family, friends, or on your own, here’s all you need to know.
When is Dubai Run 2022?
The Dubai Run will take place on November 20. The event is accessible to participants of all ages and physical levels, according to the organizers.
How does one register for Dubai Run 2022?
To register for the run, follow these steps:
- Visit the Dubai Run website’s registration portal – https://www.dubairun.com/register/#
- Enter your email address and click the ‘next’ button.
- Enter your full name and mobile number.
- Select your gender
- Enter your t-shirt size. To take part in the race, runners need a bib and an official Dubai Run t-shirt.
- Choose your home country or the Emirate where you now reside.
- Make a password, then confirm it.
- You will then get an email with a QR code in it confirming that your registration was successful. Then, to pick up your bib and t-shirt, you must go to one of the Dubai Run collection locations and show the QR code.
At what time does the Dubai Run 2022 start?
To guarantee a decent starting place for the Dubai Run, competitors can arrive as early as 4 am, according to Dubai Run. The race begins at 6 a.m., and Dubai Run suggests that participants try to finish by 9.30 a.m.
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What is the route for Dubai Run 2022?
The 10km route and the 5km route are the two options for runners, according to the Dubai Run website.
5km route
The 5-kilometer route starts off on Sheikh Zayed Road close to the Museum of the Future, travels by the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera, and comes to an end close to Dubai Mall. Running enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels can complete the flat, devoid of any significant inclines, path.
According to Dubai Run, participants should go to the Emirates Towers or Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) metro stations to begin the 5 km route, and the event staff will direct them there.
10km route
The 10-kilometer route starts on Sheikh Zayed Road near the Museum of the Future and continues to the Dubai Canal before making a U-turn and heading back in the direction of the Trade Centre to end on Al Mustaqbal Street next to DIFC. It is appropriate for more seasoned runners.
The World Trade Center or Max (previously Al Jafiliya) metro stations are the required stops for runners participating in the 10km route.