Dubai Fitness Challenge returns from October 28 to November 26
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Dubai: The seventh edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) will begin on Saturday, October 28 and will run until Sunday, November 26. The flagship fitness initiative of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, aims to transform Dubai into one of the most active cities in the world.
The Dubai Fitness Challenge encourages the entire Dubai community to adopt a healthier lifestyle by committing to 30 minutes of exercise every day for 30 days, with a calendar full of activities and events.
Launched in 2017, DFC is an annual inclusive fitness movement that highlights Dubai’s strong sports and fitness infrastructure, motivating residents to adopt long-lasting healthy habits. Last year’s edition saw a record number of 2.2 million participants, with major flagship events on Sheikh Zayed Road attracting nearly 35,000 cyclists for the Dubai Ride and 193,000 runners for the Dubai Run.
This year, Dubai Ride will take place on Sunday, November 12, while Dubai Run will conclude the challenge on Sunday, November 26.
Both events will offer families, recreational cyclists and runners and fitness enthusiasts the unique opportunity to experience cycling, running, jogging or walking around Dubai’s iconic landmarks on Sheikh Zayed Road.
More information on the calendar of events, activities and initiatives will be available in the coming weeks, including details on how to register for this year’s challenge. The official DFC website will provide details of all the events and activities taking place for this year’s edition, while offering a variety of fitness tips and advice to encourage the entire community to start planning their own personal fitness journey ahead of DFC’s launch on October 28.
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