Fri. 16 Mar. 2018
Dubai, AE
Event description
The oldest running race in Dubai, organised by the Desert Road Runners since 1991.

A 10 km (and 2.5 km junior) running race on an undulating course within the confines of Mushrif Park, the oldest public park in Dubai.

The race course length has been officially measured and accredited by the IAAF-AIMS.

Desert Road Runners club members are granted 50% discount on registration fees.
Sponsors
Location
Venue
Mushrif Park. Near the car park close to gate 2 (Opposite side of park to Gate 1).
City
Dubai
Country
United Arab Emirates
Clubmember discount
Desert Road Runners members enjoy 50% 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
10K
Fri. 16 Mar. 2018
07:00
Athletics | Running Road
10 km
2.5K Juniors
Fri. 16 Mar. 2018
08:30
Athletics | Running Road
2.5 km
Volunteer | Marshal
Fri. 16 Mar. 2018
05:30
Volunteer
6 hr
Registration
Registration open
Wed. 29 Nov. 2017
Late fees apply from
Fri. 2 Mar. 2018
Registration close
Tue. 13 Mar. 2018 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Included
Chip timing, medals, water on course, trophies for age group winners and post race refreshments, Finishing certificate. Not included, entrance fee to the park AED 10 per car or AED 3 per individual to be paid by NOL card (As used on Dubai Metro)
Refund policy
Fees are protected by event cancellation insurance.
Insurance
This event is insured through EventProtect.
A 5% insurance premium is applicable.
Not applicable to race(s): Volunteer | Marshal
Practical info
Race pack collection
At the venue from 90 minutes before the event.
Transport to start
Own transport to / from the park. By car or taxi. Public transport is not available at this time of day on a Friday morning.
Transport from finish
Own transport to / from the park. By car or taxi. Public transport is not available at this time of day on a Friday morning.
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Moderate
Support stations
Water station every 2.5km
Highlights
Interesting twisting and undulating course set in a beautiful Park.
Spectators area(s)
Plenty of places for spectators to watch along the course
Facilities & services
Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Ample car parking space inside the park (near Gate 2).
Toilets
Available in the park.
Changing rooms
Showers
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
MyLaps BiBTag by Sports Timing Services
Certificate
Electronic certificates
Can be downloaded after final results have been posted.
Medals
Finisher medals
Trophies
For overall male & female winner and all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd male & female age category winners.
Races

10K

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 10 km
Start date
Fri. 16 Mar. 2018
Start time
07:00
Start location
Mushrif Park. Near the car park close to gate 2 (Opposite side of park to Gate 1)., Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Mushrif Park. Near the car park close to gate 2 (Opposite side of park to Gate 1)., Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
1h 30m
Age categories
/ 12-17
/ 18-39
/ 40-44
/ 45-49
/ 50-54
55-59
55-99
60-99

2.5K Juniors

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 2.5 km
Start date
Fri. 16 Mar. 2018
Start time
08:30
Start location
Mushrif Park. Near the car park close to gate 2 (Opposite side of park to Gate 1)., Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Mushrif Park. Near the car park close to gate 2 (Opposite side of park to Gate 1)., Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
0h 30m
Age categories
/ 5-9
/ 10-13
/ 14-17

Volunteer | Marshal

Duration
  • Volunteer 6 hr
Start date
Fri. 16 Mar. 2018
Start time
05:30
Start location
Mushrif Park. Near the car park close to gate 2 (Opposite side of park to Gate 1)., Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Mushrif Park. Near the car park close to gate 2 (Opposite side of park to Gate 1)., Dubai (AE)
Age categories
/ 12-99
Note(s)
If you are unable to compete, contribute your time and support the event by volunteering as a marshal, a time-keeper, or manning the hydration stations.
Map & accomodation
Organisation
Event contact
Servatius Palmans
Phone
050 6549543