Sat. 18 - Fri. 24 Nov. 2017
Abu Dhabi, AE
Event description
7ER Ultra Marathon Series: 7Emirates - Daily - 71 km

7ER / AJF Edition 2017 – Sixth Edition will be 18.11 to 24.11.2017 – The UAE 7-1- 71km Challenge

7EmiratesRun in partnership with Al Jalila Foundation is a not-for-profit community sports event with the mission “Run for Help, Run for Health, Run for Fun”.

The 7ER Ultra Marathon Series will be open for national and international runners and relay-teams of 3-7 runners. The runners will have the opportunity to register for a daily Ultra Marathon Distance of 71 km over the course of 7 consecutive days.

The route goes from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and finally arriving in Hatta/Dubai.

The final celebration of the 7ER/AJF Event with an additional 7ER 10km Run and Social Run will be in Hatta/Dubai on 24th November 2017. This will be also a get together for the celebration of the 46th UAE National Day. Families and friends will celebrate together with the runners the final and the Trophies / Medals giving to the athletes.

The 7EmiratesRun pays homage to the UAE and its diverse landscape. The runners will have the opportunity to experience the 7 Emirates from a unique perspective, interacting with the community whilst enjoying the country’s beauty.

Besides the joy of the sporting challenge, there is also a charitable purpose of the run. Embracing the mission "Run for Help, Run for Health, Run for Fun." the runners will run to help children back on their feet by collecting donations for the UAE-based charity, Al Jalila Foundation. Funds raised will be used to pay for life-changing surgery and postoperative medical support for children who suffer from deformities or amputation.
Location
Venue
Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana
City
Abu Dhabi
Country
United Arab Emirates
Races
Day 1 | Sat. 18.11.2017
Sat. 18 Nov. 2017
06:30
Athletics | Running Road
71 km
Day 2 | Sun. 19.11.2017
Sun. 19 Nov. 2017
06:00
Athletics | Running Road
71 km
Day 3 | Mon. 20.11.2017
Mon. 20 Nov. 2017
06:00
Athletics | Running Road
71 km
Day 4 | Tue. 21.11.2017
Tue. 21 Nov. 2017
06:30
Athletics | Running Road
71 km
Day 5 | Wed. 22.11.2017
Wed. 22 Nov. 2017
06:00
Athletics | Running Road
71 km
Day 6 | Thu. 23.11.2017
Thu. 23 Nov. 2017
06:00
Athletics | Running Road
71 km
Day 7 | Fri. 24.11.2017
Fri. 24 Nov. 2017
06:00
Athletics | Running Road
71 km
Registration
Registration open
Wed. 14 Jun. 2017
Late fees apply from
Wed. 18 Oct. 2017
Registration close
Thu. 23 Nov. 2017 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes and teams
Included
Apart from the registration fee we encourage runners to fundraise, a minimum of AED77 per runner, by embracing the mission "Run for Help, Run for Health, Run for Fun" (Help children back on their feet | Al Jalila Foundation).
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.
Practical info
Race pack collection
On the morning of each race day from 5.30AM until 30 minutes before start.
Transport to start
Athletes are responsible for their own transport from and to start / finish locations.
Transport from finish
Athletes are responsible for their own transport from and to start / finish locations.
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Advanced
Support stations
Volunteers in Hertz support vehicles providing nutrition.
Highlights
The 7EmiratesRun pays homage to the UAE and its diverse landscape. The runners will have the opportunity to experience the 7 Emirates from a unique perspective, interacting with the community whilst enjoying the country’s beauty.
Spectators area(s)
Facilities & services
Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
MyLaps ProChip by Sports Timing Services
Certificate
Electronic certificates
Medals
Finisher medals
Trophies
Races

Day 1 | Sat. 18.11.2017

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 71 km
Start date
Sat. 18 Nov. 2017
Start time
06:30
Start location
Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi (AE)
Finish location
حديقة الشريعة للسيدات, Abu Dhabi (AE)
Cut-off
12h
Age categories
/ 18-99
Team categories
/ 18-99
Note(s)
A 7ER running shirt will be provided. As the run is on public roads, the local authorities have cordially requested to wear the shirt for identification & safety reasons.

Day 2 | Sun. 19.11.2017

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 71 km
Start date
Sun. 19 Nov. 2017
Start time
06:00
Start location
حديقة الشريعة للسيدات, Abu Dhabi (AE)
Finish location
Bab Al Shams Arena, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
12h
Age categories
/ 18-99
Team categories
/ 18-99
Note(s)
A 7ER running shirt will be provided. As the run is on public roads, the local authorities have cordially requested to wear the shirt for identification & safety reasons.

Day 3 | Mon. 20.11.2017

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 71 km
Start date
Mon. 20 Nov. 2017
Start time
06:00
Start location
Bab Al Shams Arena, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
12h
Age categories
/ 18-99
Team categories
/ 18-99
Note(s)
A 7ER running shirt will be provided. As the run is on public roads, the local authorities have cordially requested to wear the shirt for identification & safety reasons.

Day 4 | Tue. 21.11.2017

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 71 km
Start date
Tue. 21 Nov. 2017
Start time
06:30
Start location
Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
UAQ Marine Club, Umm Al Quwain (AE)
Cut-off
12h
Age categories
/ 18-99
Team categories
/ 18-99
Note(s)
A 7ER running shirt will be provided. As the run is on public roads, the local authorities have cordially requested to wear the shirt for identification & safety reasons.

Day 5 | Wed. 22.11.2017

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 71 km
Start date
Wed. 22 Nov. 2017
Start time
06:00
Start location
UAQ Marine Club, Umm Al Quwain (AE)
Finish location
Tadrib - Adventure Camp, Ras Al-Khaimah (AE)
Cut-off
12h
Age categories
/ 18-99
Team categories
/ 18-99
Note(s)
A 7ER running shirt will be provided. As the run is on public roads, the local authorities have cordially requested to wear the shirt for identification & safety reasons.

Day 6 | Thu. 23.11.2017

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 71 km
Start date
Thu. 23 Nov. 2017
Start time
06:00
Start location
Tadrib - Adventure Camp, Ras Al-Khaimah (AE)
Finish location
Tennis & Country Club, Fujairah (AE)
Cut-off
12h
Age categories
/ 18-99
Team categories
/ 18-99
Note(s)
A 7ER running shirt will be provided. As the run is on public roads, the local authorities have cordially requested to wear the shirt for identification & safety reasons.

Day 7 | Fri. 24.11.2017

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 71 km
Start date
Fri. 24 Nov. 2017
Start time
06:00
Start location
Tennis & Country Club, Fujairah (AE)
Finish location
JA Hatta Fort Hotel, Hatta (AE)
Cut-off
12h
Age categories
/ 18-99
Team categories
/ 18-99
Note(s)
A 7ER running shirt will be provided. As the run is on public roads, the local authorities have cordially requested to wear the shirt for identification & safety reasons.
Map & accomodation
Organisation
Company
7EmiratesRun
Event contact
Wendelin Lauxen
Phone
+971509454407
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