On Sunday, November 24, Sheikh Zayed Road transformed into a sea of green with thousands of people pushing themselves to be there at 4 am to take part in the biggest fitness event — Dubai Run, marking the end of the glorious Dubai Fitness Challenge month, 2024. Social media is still buzzing with people sharing glimpses of themselves, as well as kids, people with disabilities, and even grandparents, all pulling off their neon jerseys and taking a break to channel their inner fitness gurus.
The internet is also filled with glimpses of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, as he made a grand entrance at 6.30 am, accompanied by police vehicles, including a cyber Tesla truck. He immersed himself in the glorious crowd, in a black jersey.
مشاركة قياسية في تحدي دبي للجري 2024.
A record participation in the Dubai Run 2024. pic.twitter.com/1oVFB4U54w
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 24, 2024
“Participating in the world’s largest fun run was an incredible experience. The event was impeccably managed, from the seamless organization to ensuring the safety and enjoyment of every participant. On a personal level, the sense of accomplishment and self-satisfaction from being part of something so monumental was unparalleled. Looking forward to next year’s run,” said Ren Dalde, a UAE resident.
Several residents have taken pride in being regular participants for years. Gajendher, a vlogger in the UAE said, “For the last 3 years, I’ve been participating in the Dubai Run 5km, and it’s been an amazing experience every single time; the energy is unmatched, the crowd is massive, and the fun is beyond words. This is not just a run; it’s one of the biggest events in Dubai where everyone comes together to celebrate fitness and community.”
This time, the Skydive Dubai team enthralled runners with a super twist, featuring gliders and parachutists. Videos of the moment have been widely shared across social platforms. From the puppets to Kris Fade’s appearance and all the arrangements, UAE residents are proudly applauding the management. With this, the Dubai Fitness Challenge comes to an end, and now, the UAE will look forward to another year, with new establishments and fun.
#DubaiRun#DubaiRun2024 pic.twitter.com/81jDUkcEu7
— Noura1982 (@arch_noura) November 24, 2024
