Thousands took to the famed tarmac of Yas Marina Circuit on Friday evening for the Abu Dhabi debut of the world’s brightest 5K night run – Daman’s Active Life Electric Run.

The Dubai running of the event in November last year was marred by a powercut and controversy surrounding certain member of security confiscating water at the start of the race, but the capital leg went off without a hitch as runners of all abilities enjoyed a unique experience at the home of the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix.

“We are thrilled to have brought the world famous Electric Run brand to Abu Dhabi for the first time,” said David Sanderson, Race Director from event organisers Fast Track.

The great response we’ve had shows how popular this new wave of social fun run is and the UAE has well and truly embraced it.”

Electric Runners were encouraged to complete the 5km course at their own pace, whether they decided to run, walk or dance.

Entrants were treated to a night filled with energy, live DJs, light installations, lasers African drummers and disco dancers that took them through the 5km route featuring eight themed course lands: Electro Rainforest, Rainbow Road, Teddy Bear Lane, Neffmau5

Land, Colour Brick Road, The Powerhouse and Under the Sea.

“Electric Run is the type of event for which Abu Dhabi is rightly becoming famous,” said Ahmed Abdulla Al Qobaisi Director of Marketing and Communication at Abu Dhabi Sports Council.

“Partnering with world-class events like this provides a great opportunity to integrate sports into Abu Dhabi society.

“Electric Run is a global phenomenon which helps avail the plans, ambitions, and expectations of ADSC in having Abu Dhabi in becoming one of the world capital cities of sports”