Event description
Welcome to Festival Plaza Indoor Run Summer Challenge 2021. Are you ready to rise to an indoor run challenge? So shake the dust off your running shoes and get family & friends moving!

This 2.5km or 5km, indoor run series welcomes novice and advanced runners and will be held at the first floor concourse level of the Festival Plaza Mall in Jebel Ali.

After the race enjoy complimentary IKEA Festival Plaza breakfast & coffee, before indulging in a shopping spree at the mall.

As per precautionary measures issued by the authorities; all athletes and spectators, over the age of 16, should have fully completed both COVID-19 vaccination doses 14 days before taking part in the event. Furthermore adherence to 2 meter social distancing rules and wearing a mask at all times (unless engaged in a sports activity). For venue admission, kindly present the ALHOSN app or vaccination card.
Location
Venue
Festival Plaza (Jebel Ali)
City
Dubai
Country
United Arab Emirates
Clubmember discount
Desert Road Runners , Run 4 A Purpose , Mirdif Milers , 3f Striders , Adidas Runners Dubai , Dubai Creek Striders , Super Sports Abras Athletics , ACTIVE COMMUNITY , 971 Athletes , #TeamAngelWolf and MeetNRun members enjoy 10% discount for this event; however registration is still required in order to confirm participation.
The discount will automatically be reflected in the shopping cart.
Races
5KM
Fri. 20 Aug. 2021
08:00
Athletics | Running Road
5 km
2.5KM
Fri. 20 Aug. 2021
08:00
Athletics | Running Road
2.5 km
Registration
Registration open
Mon. 17 May. 2021
Registration close
Thu. 19 Aug. 2021 11:59 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Included
IKEA breakfast + Coffee (free refill) at IKEA Restaurant from 9am onwards. Show your BIB to the restaurant co-worker.
Refund policy
Athletes have the option to protect fees for unforeseen and outside of control cancellations.
Online payments related to cancelled and rescheduled events; e.g. registrations, donations and purchases are outlined and governed by the Terms of Service and Returns & Refunds policies.

Generally these payments are non-refundable and at the discretion of the event organiser.

The current extraordinary COVID19 circumstances are beyond control of athletes and organisers. Therefore this event is subject to refunds as follows:
- For refunds related to cancelled events, we will contact you and issue a refund automatically.
- For refunds related to rescheduled events, we will contact you with the new date and time ASAP. In case you can't make the event, refunds will be done upon request.
- Store purchases are excluded from refunds.
- All refunds are subject to a 15% administration fee.
Practical info
Race pack collection
On the morning of the event from 7am
Transport to start
Own transport to the venue
Transport from finish
Own transport from the venue
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Easy
Support stations
Dedicated hydration station near the course. In order to avoid slippage, no bottles and liquids allowed on the course.
Facilities & services
Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
MyLaps ProChip by Premier Timing
Certificate
Electronic certificates
Medals
Finisher & Finalists medals
Trophies
Races

5KM

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 5 km
Start date
Fri. 20 Aug. 2021
Start time
08:00
Start location
Festival Plaza (Jebel Ali), Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Festival Plaza (Jebel Ali), Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
1h 30m
Age categories
/ 12-15
/ 16-99
Note(s)
Athletes should arrive at the venue from 7am onwards and are welcome to start, on a first-come-first-serve basis in waves of maximum 4 runners every 30 seconds starting at 8am

As per precautionary measures issued by the authorities; all athletes and spectators, over the age of 16, should have fully completed both COVID-19 vaccination doses 14 days before taking part in the event. Furthermore adherence to 2 meter social distancing rules and wearing a mask at all times (unless engaged in a sports activity). For venue admission, kindly present the ALHOSN app or vaccination card.

2.5KM

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 2.5 km
Start date
Fri. 20 Aug. 2021
Start time
08:00
Start location
Festival Plaza (Jebel Ali), Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Festival Plaza (Jebel Ali), Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
1h 30m
Age categories
/ 5-9
/ 10-13
/ 14-15
/ 16-99
Note(s)
Athletes should arrive at the venue from 7am onwards and are welcome to start, on a first-come-first-serve basis in waves of maximum 4 runners every 30 seconds starting at 8am

As per precautionary measures issued by the authorities; all athletes and spectators, over the age of 16, should have fully completed both COVID-19 vaccination doses 14 days before taking part in the event. Furthermore adherence to 2 meter social distancing rules and wearing a mask at all times (unless engaged in a sports activity). For venue admission, kindly present the ALHOSN app or vaccination card.
Map & accomodation
Organisation