Fri. 4 Sep. 2020
Dubai, AE
Event description
Part of the Indoor Run Series, are you ready to rise to an indoor run challenge? So shake the dust off your running shoes and get the whole family moving!

We are pleased to announce the ‘Back to School Indoor Run’, the latest Dubai Sports Council approved event, which will take place at the Festival Plaza Shopping Mall Jebel Ali.

This 2.5km OR 5km, indoor run welcomes families, novice and advanced runners and will be held at the first floor concourse level of the Festival Plaza Mall in Jebel Ali. The run is part of the 2020 Indoor Run Series!

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

The event has limited availability and is fully compliant as per Dubai Sports Council health & safety and social distancing guidelines.

Festival Plaza is Dubai South’s new hot spot bringing you the brands and stores you know and love, much closer to your side of town. Swing by and find so many things you’ll be back for including the region’s largest IKEA store, concept Lulu Hypermarket, Marks & Spencers and an ACE coming soon.
Sponsors
Location
Venue
Festival Plaza, Jebel Ali
City
Dubai
Country
United Arab Emirates
Races
5KM
Fri. 4 Sep. 2020
06:00
Athletics | Running Road
5 km
2.5km
Fri. 4 Sep. 2020
06:30
Athletics | Running Road
2.5 km
Registration
Registration open
Thu. 20 Aug. 2020
Registration close
Thu. 3 Sep. 2020 21:45 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Included
IKEA breakfast + Coffee (free refill) at IKEA Restaurant from 8am onwards. Show your BIB to the restaurant co-worker.
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.
Practical info
Race pack collection
On the morning of the event from 5.30am until 7.30am
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
Ample car parking in the Festival Plaza shopping mall
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
MyLaps BIBTag by Sports Timing Services
Certificate
Electronic certificates
Medals
No medals
Trophies
Races

5KM

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 5 km
Start date
Fri. 4 Sep. 2020
Start time
06:00
Start location
Festival Plaza, Jebel Ali, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Festival Plaza, Jebel Ali, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
3h
Age categories
/ 12-99
Note(s)
8 laps on the course.

Athletes should arrive at the venue from 5.30am onwards and are welcome to start, on a first-come-first-serve basis in waves of maximum 4 runners every 30 seconds.

2.5km

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 2.5 km
Start date
Fri. 4 Sep. 2020
Start time
06:30
Start location
Festival Plaza, Jebel Ali, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Festival Plaza, Jebel Ali, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
1h
Age categories
/ 2-99
Map & accomodation
Organisation