Nationals in record numbers urged to run Dubai Marathon

Dubai Holding is continuing to champion UAE National participation in the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon with the launch of its 2020 campaign ‘#My City_My Race’ to encourage Emiratis to join Dubai’s official marathon.  As part of Dubai Holding’s ongoing commitment to community wellness and fostering Emirati pride, the campaign calls for male and female Emiratis with different fitness levels to take part.

To encourage record numbers of UAE National participation in the 2020 edition, Dubai Holding calls on all Emirati running enthusiasts as well as the country’s professional athletes and elite runners to take part in the 10km, 42km races and the Wheel Chair marathon for people of determination for a chance to win a total prize fund of Dhs86,000 for the top three male and female winners for the three categories.

Khalid Al Malik, Managing Director of Dubai Holding, said: “This campaign is part of our ongoing commitment to increase involvement of the Emirati youth and community in sports and wellness initiatives across the UAE in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, one which strives to demonstrate the nation’s outstanding success in every sector, with sports as a key area of focus.”

Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, said: “The Dubai Marathon is one of the biggest testimonials of tolerance and diversity in Dubai, with more than 35,000 participants taking part every year. It is the biggest mass-participation sports event in this part of the world, with thousands of Emiratis and expatriates taking part. This year, we are hoping to see an even greater participation from the UAE Nationals.”

The marathon’s upcoming edition is set to take place on Jan.24, 2020.