Dubai, UAE – The UAE Athletics Federation is all is set for the 6th Annual Dubai Women’s Run under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Chairman of National Olympics Committee taking place at a new running route embarking and returning to SKY DIVE Dubai on November 4th. The race starts at 7:00AM and will host 5K and 10K runs showcasing some of the nation’s most talented and well-known female distance runners.

This year’s race will also kick-off the Sun and Sand Sport Fitness Fest, which had a record number of 4,500+ entrants last year, with more than 5,000 expected for the 2016 run. A day that can be enjoyed by the whole family, the race area will have music and activities for children with food and beverages served. There will also be activities and sampling focusing on Health and Fitness throughout the day.

The official Press Conferences will take place on November 2nd at the Maydan Hotel, the race’s partner hotel. All participants will be able to collect their numbers, chips and running packets consisting of their bib, official shirt from Air France KLM and gift items on the 2nd and 3rd at Meydan Hotel 10am-8pm.

KEY NOTES TO REMEMBER

Registration Deadline:          NOVEMBER 2nd, midnight

Official press conference:     NOVEMBER 2nd, MEYDAN HOTEL at 11AM

Race packet pick up:              NOVEMBER 2nd and 3rd, 10AM-8PM!

To register for the Run, visit the website www.dubaiwomensrun.com
Entrance fee is 150AED.

“The Run is a celebration of women’s achievements and to help inspire women to discover the positive power of exercise, making physical activity an everyday part of life for women and girls,” Ahmad Al Kamali, IAAF Council member and President of the UAE Athletic Federation stated.

“This year we have participants from across the region and as a benchmark for all other future events of this stature, Dubai Women’s Run presents a fantastic opportunity to reach out to masses across the Middle East. As organizers of this

unique project, we would like to invite women to be part of this in a special way,” explained Liesa Euton, Event Director of Dubai Women’s Run.

“We want women and girls to be surrounded by words and pictures championing fit and healthy women. We want to take part in creating a culture where fit and healthy women are celebrated and more women feel inspired to take part”, Euton said.

Volunteers for the event are also needed and can register on the website.

The Dubai Women’s Run also take the opportunity to thank the key partners and sponsors for this event including, the Dubai Police as well as the Ambulance Department, Air France/KLM, Meydan Hotel, Mon Viso Water, Neutrogena “See What’s Possible”, Arabian Radio Network, CPI Media Group, and “Pink Pepper Photography.

For more information about the race or sponsorship opportunities contact Ms. Liesa Euton – Race Director: info@5kwomensrun.com

For media inquiries, please contact Ms. Houri Elmayan, PR Director on houri.elmayan@gmail.com / 0559576718.