The 3rd edition of Mai Dubai City Half Marathon, in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, is all set for a thrilling return on October 15, 2021, Friday.
The event will feature long-distance runners and fitness enthusiasts with a chance to compete in the classic 5km, a flat-and-fast 10km, and the ultimate 21-km challenge.
The event will follow all COVID-19 safety protocols to ensure safety during the marathon.
The Mai Dubai City Half Marathon is open to participants aged 16 and above. Interested individuals, however, are required to have completed their COVID-19 vaccines before they can participate. Enhanced sterilization and cleaning of all key areas and high-touch surfaces will also be implemented, as well as staggered race start times to ensure the safe management of all runners.
Alexander van ‘t Riet, CEO, Mai Dubai, said:
“Now in its third year, the Mai Dubai City Half Marathon is returning to provide our running community in the UAE and all those who embrace healthy living with the best and safest outdoor event yet. We are confident of high turnout this year, with an expectation of surpassing our previous record in terms of the number of participants. Our confidence is rooted in the fact that more and more individuals today are continuously stepping up their efforts to lead a healthy lifestyle.”
Similar to the previous editions, the race route will start and finish in front of the Gate Building. The runners will loop around the picturesque Dubai International Financial Centre, allowing them to have breath-taking views of the city’s well-known architectural marvels.
News Source: Government Of Dubai Media Office
