The Color Run: Record-breaking 14,000 Dubai runners take part in ‘Happiest 5k’

The renowned ‘Happiest 5k’ event saw thousands of runners of all ages run, dance, skip and cartwheel – in addition to producing plenty of color carnage – as the cult series returned to Dubai.

The brand new Tropicolor World Tour took the beloved experience that Dubai’s Color Runners already love to the next level of fun with Daman ActiveLife’s all-new Tropicolor Zone.

Participants ran through an array of colors and passed palm trees and arches, with upbeat island-style music playing loudly.

During the Finish Festival, runners also enjoyed interactive fun at the ‘Rainbow Beach’ with dancing, music, an array of activities from the event’s sponsors.

Dr. Michael Bitzer, Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Company – Daman, the presenting sponsor of the event, said: “We are delighted to present this much-loved event for the seventh time in the UAE. It offers motivation and drive for first-time runners and an exciting day out for families and friends, no matter what their fitness level is.”

He continued: “With events such as The Color Run, Daman’s ActiveLife seeks to empower the UAE community to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. We’re very pleased to once again support the return of this most anticipated event to Dubai and cannot wait for the next edition.”

Greg Sproule, Managing Director of IMG Middle East, added: “We are thrilled to have welcomed over 14,000 Color Runners! The Color Run has proven to be one of the country’s most popular exercise events with around 70,000 participants taking part throughout the past seven UAE events, and we are looking forward to welcoming even more Color Runners to Abu Dhabi next year.”

Abu Dhabi’s Color Runners are in for a tropical treat as The Color Run, presented by Daman’s ActiveLife, has confirmed it will bring the island-style ‘Tropicolor’ vacation to the capital’s Yas Marina Circuit on Saturday March 25th 2017. Tickets will be available from 140 AED and are on sale now – click here for more details.

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