ZAYED CHARITY RUN APPEAL FOR SPECTATORS TO CHEER ON PARTICIPANTS FOR 23RD EDITION ON SATURDAY

• An event for all the family, spectators are encouraged to offer their support by cheering on those running this year’s ‘Run for Kindness’
• All proceeds raised from the Zayed Charity Run will go towards supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
• Last call to enter the 23rd edition of the popular event

ABU DHABI – 22 November: Places are disappearing fast for the 23rd edition of the annual Zayed Charity Run at Erth, Abu Dhabi, on Saturday (23 November) and Abu Dhabi Sports Council, in collaboration with event organisers, are calling on the residents of the city to come out in force to cheer on the runners of all abilities.

The event, which will see over 10,000 runners take part, will be raising funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, has established itself as a firm favourite for all the community since its first running in 2001.

Since then, the event has spread to New York, Egypt and Kerala in India, and has become known as the ‘Run for Kindness’ as befitting an event to honour the blessed memory of the UAE’s Founding Father, His Late Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

An event for all the family, there will be a kids play area including bouncy castle, a signature wall, performances from the Abu Dhabi Police Band, The Harbiya, and African drummers. A host of F&B options will also be available from Erth including Emirati food, sandwiches, ice cream, coffee and an assortment of other snacks.

Entities also joining on the day to meet with runners and spectators include the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Etizan Fitness and Etizan Ladies Wellness Hub, Ma’an, Active Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Pure Health, Emirates Foundation and Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre. 

The 2024 annual Zayed Charity Run will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra region.

All the categories, including the 10km race for elite-level athletes, are priced at just AED 57.75 with the events for People of Determination – a 3km run, wheelchair and cycling – free of charge.

Participants will need to register by Friday 22 November. Parking has been organised at the Zayed Grand Mosque with a bus shuttle operating to and from the start area.

The first category event will start at 7am with runners advised to arrive at least 60 minutes before their start time.