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Event description
Join us for a one-of-a-kind 10KM, 5KM (and 2Mile junior) running race within the confines of Dubai Parks and Resorts' famous Legoland, Riverland, and Motiongate!

This event is hosted by the oldest running club in Dubai, the Desert Road Runners, along with Lapita Hotel and Dubai Parks and Resorts. The race has been held since 1991.

The course starts and finishes in front of the Polynesian-inspired Lapita Hotel and takes runners on a rolling 5KM loop right through theme parks. Get cheered on by Smurf characters and enjoy a complimentary breakfast afterwards.

Relax after the race at the pool of the Lapita hotel and receive 20% discount on F&B consumption or explore the theme parks (reduced entry fee AED155 per person).

Desert Road Runners club members are granted 50% discount on registration fees.
Location
Venue
Lapita Hotel Dubai | Dubai Parks & Resorts
Address
Sheikh Zayed Road
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
10KM
Fri. 15 Mar. 2019
07:00
Athletics | Running Road
10 km
5KM
Fri. 15 Mar. 2019
07:15
Athletics | Running Road
5 km
2Mile Junior Race
Fri. 15 Mar. 2019
07:45
Athletics | Running Road
2 mi
Volunteer | Marshal
Fri. 15 Mar. 2019
06:00
Volunteer
2.5 hr
Registration
Registration open
Sun. 10 Feb. 2019
Registration close
Wed. 13 Mar. 2019 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Included
Complimentary breakfast for registered athletes; included a Selection of Juices, Assorted Danish & Croissants (N), Chocolate & Pecan Nut Muffin (N), Red Velvet Whoopie, Bircher Muesli (N), Cookies (N), Seasonal Fruits Salad, Scrambled Eggs, Chicken Sausages, Hash Browns (V), Tea/Coffee
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.
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 6:00am to 6:45am on the day of the event.
Transport to start
Own transport to and from the venue.
Transport from finish
Own transport to and from the venue.
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Easy
Support stations
Hydration (water) station every 2.5km
Highlights
Interesting twisting and undulating course.
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
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers
Other
Complimentary breakfast for registered athletes. Additional spectators breakfast at AED60 pp.

Relax after the race at the pool of the Lapita hotel and receive 20% discount on consumption.

Explore the theme parks at reduced entry fee of AED155 pp.
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
MyLaps BIBTag by Sports Timing Services
Certificate
Electronic certificates
Medals
Finisher & Finalists medals
Trophies
Races

10KM

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 10 km
Start date
Fri. 15 Mar. 2019
Start time
07:00
Start location
Lapita Hotel Dubai | Dubai Parks & Resorts, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Lapita Hotel Dubai | Dubai Parks & Resorts, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
2h
Age categories
/ 12-17
/ 18-39
/ 40-49
/ 50-59
/ 60-99
Note(s)
2 loops of the course.

5KM

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 5 km
Start date
Fri. 15 Mar. 2019
Start time
07:15
Start location
Lapita Hotel Dubai | Dubai Parks & Resorts, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Lapita Hotel Dubai | Dubai Parks & Resorts, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
1h 30m
Age categories
/ 12-17
/ 18-99
Note(s)
1 loop of the course.

2Mile Junior Race

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 2 mi
Start date
Fri. 15 Mar. 2019
Start time
07:45
Start location
Lapita Hotel Dubai | Dubai Parks & Resorts, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Lapita Hotel Dubai | Dubai Parks & Resorts, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
0h 45m
Age categories
/ 5-9
/ 10-14
/ 15-17

Volunteer | Marshal

Duration
  • Volunteer 2.5 hr
Start date
Fri. 15 Mar. 2019
Start time
06:00
Start location
Lapita Hotel Dubai | Dubai Parks & Resorts, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Lapita Hotel Dubai | Dubai Parks & Resorts, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
2h 30m
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
Charity