Are you competing in any fitness events in September and October?
Here’s our top six to get involved in!
URBAN-ULTRA NIGHT REBEL
If you are ready for a serious challenge then this may well be the event for you.
Described as one of the toughest solo night footraces in the UAE, the Urban-Ultra Night Rebel has three distances available for competitors – 10km, 20km and 30km.
Wanting to test your fitness before the season kicks into gear – then this is a must.
START TIME: 7PM
MORE INFO: Urban-Ultra Night Rebel
RUSH-A-WAY SUMMER CHALLENGE
September, September 22
Another new adventure is headed to Dubai with the Rush-A-Way Summer Challenge, set to physically and mentally test participating teams in a variety of ways.
Each challenge will offer a different test, with aspects like teamwork, stamina, strategy, communication skills, quick thinking and speed required.
With it being summer and the heat ratcheted up, this edition will take place at indoor locations, meaning there’s nothing to sweat as you zoom through the challenge.
Teams will earn points based on how fast they complete each challenge, and those that don’t finish in the given time will receive a penalty.
TIME: From 8am*
MORE INFO: Rush-A-Way Summer Challenge
WADI ADVENTURE RACE
Saturday, September 29
The popular Wadi Adventure Race returns this month where athletes will be pushed to the limits in a gruelling obstacle course.
Since its debut in 2012, the race has gone from strength to strength, and organisers are expecting another strong turnout this month for what will be the seventh edition overall.
Competitors will have to overcome a 5k, 10k and 15k obstacle course where they will crawl, run, carry, swim, swing and climb their way to the finish line.
TIME: From 6am
MORE INFO: Wadi Adventure Race
IGNITE PINK IS PUNK SWIM RUN
Friday, October 5
There’s still time to register if you want to take part in the ninth edition of the Ignite Pink is Punk Swim: Run event.
Taking place at Anantara The Palm Resort in Dubai, it promises to be bigger and better with every single penny raised being donated to the Safe and Sound Breast Cancer Awareness Programme.
The Open category consists of 600m swim, 3km beach and pavement run, while the Sprint event is 400m swim and a 1.6km beach and pavement run.
Juniors can enjoy a 200m swim and a 800m beach run, while there is also the Fun Run which consists of 3km beach and pavement run.
TIME: 06:00
MORE INFO: Ignite Pink is Punk
ROY NASR MEMORIAL TRIATHLON
Saturday, October 13
The Roy Nasr Memorial Triathlon is now in its sixth year and the event has gone from strength strength with more than 1,000 participants set to take part on Saturday.
So far about 800 people have signed up for the event from 06:45 at Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Hotel in Dubai, to honour the life of the Lebanese.
Open to 11-year-olds and above, there are different categories for adults and juniors, no matter what your background experience and ability are.
Super Sprint consists of a 375km swim, 10km bike ride followed by a 2.5km run. For those who are more advanced, then the Sprint options are available, swimming for 750m, a 20km bike ride and a 5km run.
TIME: 06:45
MORE INFO: Roy Nasr Memorial Triathlon
URBAN-ULTRA ROCKRUNNER
Friday, October 26
The single stage trail run adventure (5k, 10k or 15k) will start and finish at the beautiful Wadi Showka.
Including a 5k Junior event for your kids, this is a great event for the whole family.
TIME: From 07:00*
MORE INFO: Urban-Ultra Rockrunner