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- Previously known as the Women鈥檚 Run, it will take place at Expo City on Nov. 2
DUBAI: The UAE鈥檚 most iconic women鈥檚 fitness event is making a comeback under a new identity titled SHE RUNS.
Reimagined to reflect the spirit of a new generation, the event will take place on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at Expo City Dubai, celebrating inclusion, strength, and the collective power of women.
Formerly known as the Women鈥檚 Run, this 12th edition marks more than a name change, it signals a transformative movement toward wellbeing, leadership, and community connection, according to the organizers.
Participants of all ages and fitness levels 鈥� whether running, jogging or walking 鈥� can join across multiple race categories, including 1 km, 3 km, 5 km and 10km.
Dedicated tracks for young girls, Emirati women, and People of Determination reflect the event鈥檚 commitment to diversity and intergenerational participation.
鈥淚n embracing inclusivity, SHE RUNS does not just count miles, it counts moments. Each step is a testament to the power of community driving change,鈥� said Dr. Harmeek Singh, founder and CEO of Plan b Group, the event鈥檚 organizing partner.
This year鈥檚 edition runs under the banner 鈥淔or Voices. For Connection. For Change.鈥� This is in alignment with the UAE鈥檚 Year of the Community.
Backed by the Dubai Sports Council and integrated into the Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30, SHE RUNS is also a strategic partner of the Dubai Active Show, further anchoring its role as a national movement in health and wellness.
鈥淪HE RUNS reflects the very essence of what the Dubai Fitness Challenge is about; empowering individuals through movement and bringing communities together in the spirit of wellbeing,鈥� said a spokesperson from the Dubai Sports Council.
Also returning for 2025 is the high-energy SHE RUNS Power Hour, a pre-race activation featuring motivational talks, dynamic group warmups, and outreach programs for schools, universities and corporate teams.