Over 400 runners took part in either the half marathon (21km), 10km, or the 5km races in Mai Dubai City Half Marathon – the first mass running event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event held at Dubai International Financial Centre featured a range of innovative measures from contactless temperature checking, no-touch sanitizer stations, and touchless water distribution and staggered start times to ensure the safety of all participants
The race route started and finished in front of the iconic Gate Building and looped around the picturesque Dubai International Financial Centre, providing runners with breathtaking views of the city’s well-known architectural marvels such as The Museum of the Future.
Promoseven Sports Marketing worked closely with partners and Government authorities including the Dubai Sports Council and the Supreme Committee on months of planning to ensure that the first mass running event this season met all the strict safety measures.
And the public can look forward for more events from hereon…
“It has been a challenging event for all of us but the overwhelming response generated by the second edition of this much-loved event for runners is sure to motivate us to come up with more outdoor community events that promote fitness and an active lifestyle.”
Alexander Van ‘T Riet, CEO Mai Dubai
The marathon was a success in many ways and the participation it witnessed is a reflection of the rising awareness on the importance of physical activity while giving high regard to the safety of runners, staff, and contractors.
Here’s what some participants say about the event:
It’s very hard, in the beginning, to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually, you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit.
Harry Cruz
Your greatest competition is yourself
That amazing feeling after finishing a race
It hurts but feels good in the end
“When you recognize that failing doesn’t make you a failure, you give yourself permission to try all sorts of things.”
Myla Orpilla, on her run
Never imagined
“Kill them with success and bury them with a smile.”
Bashar Alhamadi, on his run
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