Runners can now register to take part at the upcoming Beach Run Festival taking place on 12th November at Dubai’s Sunset Beach.
The event, now in its fifth year, returns for the first time since 2019 after COVID-19 restrictions prevented outdoor events last year.
Runners: Participants with their medals
Runners have the options to take part in various distances – 7.2km Advanced Run, 3.6km Fun Run and 1.8km Family Run. Runs are not officially timed but all those who complete the distances will receive a Beach Run Festival medal.
Also this year, the event has been expanded to include a number of beach sports tournaments including football, basketball, volleyball, teqball and tennis. Prizes are up for grabs for the winners of these tournaments.
Festival Village: There are activations taking place throughout the day
The event is taking place in the shadows of Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab, on Sunset beach in Jumeirah. Other activities will include activations from event sponsors, Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Skechers Performance, Fade Fit and Red Bull will be taking place within the festival village, where food and beverage outlets, such as Costa Coffee will also be present.
Runners will each receive a race pack prior to the event including an event T shirt and goodies. The first race begins at 8am.
More information can be found on the official website www.beachrunfest.com