For the first time in history, runners took part it in the Dubai Run on Sheikh Zayed Road. As one of the events of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, the famous Dubai road was closed for participants on November 8, 2019.
The run includes a 5-km Fun Run and a 10-km Run, with both routes starting and ending at Dubai World Trade Centre. The event was FREE to attend.
The Government of Dubai Media Office has posted pictures of the run which showcases a large number of people who attended.
Image: Dubai Media Office
Pictures of the Dubai 30×30: Dubai Run on Sheikh Zayed Road
Images shared by the Government of Dubai Media Office showcases how crowded the main Dubai highway was and filled with fitness enthusiasts from different backgrounds.
Image Credits: Government of Dubai Media Office | Twitter
Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan, Spearheads 70,000 Participants
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, led over 70,000 participants in this historic event. Here are some more photos shared by the Government of Dubai Media Office.
Video of the First Dubai Run
Here’s a video footage of participants of the 5 and 10 km races at the #DubaiRun as it kicks off on Sheikh Zayed
Footage of participants of the 5 and 10 km races at the #DubaiRun as it kicks off on Sheikh Zayed Road.#Dubai30x30 pic.twitter.com/rT0f6XBgvL
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 8, 2019
10km Winners of the Men’s Race
Here are the winners of the men’s category:
Winners of the #DubaiRun 10 km men’s race – the first ever run on Sheikh Zayed road.
1. Samir Jouaher 6052
2. Anouar El Ghouz 1238
3. Mohammed Mira 8748
Winners of the #DubaiRun 10 km men’s race – the first ever run on Sheikh Zayed road.
1. Samir Jouaher 6052
2. Anouar El Ghouz 1238
3. Mohammed Mira 8748@DXBFitChallenge #Dubai30x30 pic.twitter.com/Cft4hHCHpR— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 8, 2019
10km Winners of the Women’s Race
Winners of the #DubaiRun 10 km women’s race – the first ever run on Sheikh Zayed road.
1. Refref Mohammed 3739
2. Fanos Tekle 1765
3. Joyce Balle Baako 52886
Winners of the #DubaiRun 10 km women’s race – the first ever run on Sheikh Zayed road.
1. Refref Mohammed 3739
2. Fanos Tekle 1765
3. Joyce Balle Baako 52886@DXBFitChallenge #Dubai30x30 pic.twitter.com/VQOJb0mCgL— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 8, 2019
