The Dubai Fitness Challenge will return for the seventh edition from October 28 until November 26.
The flagship fitness initiative of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, aims to transform Dubai into one of the world’s most active cities.
The Dubai Fitness Challenge encourages the entire community to embrace a healthier lifestyle by committing to 30 minutes of exercise every day for 30 days, with an action-packed calendar of activities and events.
Dubai Fitness Challenge 2023
Launched in 2017, DFC is an annual inclusive fitness movement that highlights the city’s robust sports and fitness infrastructure, motivating residents to adopt lasting healthy habits.
Last year’s edition saw a record number of 2.2 million participants, with notable flagship events on Sheikh Zayed Road attracting close to 35,000 cyclists for the Dubai Ride and 193,000 runners for the Dubai Run.
This year Dubai Ride will occur on Sunday, November 12, while Dubai Run will conclude the challenge on Sunday, November 26.
Both events will offer families, recreational cyclists and runners and fitness enthusiasts the unique opportunity to experience cycling, running, jogging, or walking past Dubai’s iconic landmarks on Sheikh Zayed Road.
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