Sun. 3 Mar. 2024
Dubai, AE
Event description
WALK, RUN FOR UNITY IN DIVERSITY
The Unity Run is the leading community event in the UAE, supporting people of determination and promoting the cause of inclusiveness in all areas of society.

The Unity Run is organized annually under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council and Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Protection of the Rights of People of Determination, and organized under the umbrella of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Community Sports Initiative.

Participants can enter a 3 km fun run/walk or the timed 5 km and timed 10 km. People of Determination and their ‘buddies’ are encouraged to participate and join in the carnival atmosphere as everyone celebrates unity in diversity in the UAE.

The Unity Village offers festive fun for the whole family, including entertainment and food outlets. Celebrating the UAE, ‘… a community for everyone’.
Sponsors
Dubai Sports Council
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Community Sports Initiative
Sedra
Dubai Police
Special Olympics
Mediclinic
XBOX
Al Ain Water
DULSCO
Kibsons
Early Learning Centre
Life Pharmacy
AGA KHAN SCOUTS GROUP
DESCO
Motivate Media Group
What's On
Gulf News
Etisalat Information Services
Etisalat Yellow Pages
Location
Venue
Al Forsan Park, Expo City
City
Dubai
Country
United Arab Emirates
Races
3KM Walk/Run
Sun. 3 Mar. 2024
08:00
Athletics | Running Road
3 km
5KM Timed Run
Sun. 3 Mar. 2024
08:00
Athletics | Running Road
5 km
10KM Timed Run
Sun. 3 Mar. 2024
08:00
Athletics | Running Road
10 km
Registration
Registration open
Fri. 1 Dec. 2023
Registration close
Tue. 6 Feb. 2024 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Included
*Run Entry Fee Include: Entry to The Unity Run 2024. Technical and medical support. Hydration and refreshments. Trophies for the top 3 rankings (male & female) 5 km and 10 km categories
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.
If the athlete is unable to participate on race day due to any reason:
- the athlete can get a refund of the race entry up to 7 days before the event (subject to a 10% administration fee); or
- the athlete can transfer the race entry to a fellow athlete before the registration closing date (subject to terms of service and subject to the prevailing registration fee on the day of transfer)

Furthermore, 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 made upon request.
- store purchases are excluded from refunds.
- all refunds are subject to a 10% administration fee.
Practical info
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Easy
Support stations
Yes. Participants can refresh themselves with water provided at the Al Ain Water stations along the run route and in The Unity Run Village.
Facilities & services
Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Parking and Wheelchair: There is plenty of parking space in Expo City Dubai parking.
Toilets
Toilets are available at the venue
Changing rooms
Showers
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
Certificate
Paper certificates
Medals
No medals
Trophies
Trophies for the top 3 rankings (male & female) 5 km and 10 km categories.
Races

3KM Walk/Run

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 3 km
Start date
Sun. 3 Mar. 2024
Start time
08:00
Start location
Al Forsan Park, Expo City, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Al Forsan Park, Expo City, Dubai (AE)
Age categories
/ 0-99
Note(s)
Participants below 18 years of age, must obtain parent’s/guardian’s consent to participate.
Please note that Under-10 year old’s have to be accompanied by one adult.
Stroller runners must consist of one adult with a child in a stroller.

5KM Timed Run

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 5 km
Start date
Sun. 3 Mar. 2024
Start time
08:00
Start location
Al Forsan Park, Expo City, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Al Forsan Park, Expo City, Dubai (AE)
Age categories
/ 15-99
Note(s)
*Who is eligible to enter the run?
Participants below 18 years of age, must obtain parent’s/guardian’s consent to participate.
Please note that Under-10 year old’s have to be accompanied by one adult.
Stroller runners must consist of one adult with a child in a stroller.

10KM Timed Run

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 10 km
Start date
Sun. 3 Mar. 2024
Start time
08:00
Start location
Al Forsan Park, Expo City, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Al Forsan Park, Expo City, Dubai (AE)
Age categories
/ 15-99
Note(s)
*Who is eligible to enter the run?
Participants below 18 years of age, must obtain parent’s/guardian’s consent to participate.
Please note that Under-10 year old’s have to be accompanied by one adult.
Stroller runners must consist of one adult with a child in a stroller.
Map & accomodation
Organisation
Company
FittGROUP
Phone
+971 50 476 0653