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UAE Athletics Federation
The UAE Athletics Federation is all set to conduct UAE’s Second 5-kilometre Women’s Run. Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum the Crown Prince of Dubai & Chairman of Dubai Sports Council. The Run will be held on November 11, 2011 (11-11-11).The 5k Women’s Run, as it is now known, is perhaps the first such initiative in the Middle East and is a torchbearer of the spirit of the Arab woman not only in sports but an indication of what Arab women can achieve in the region. The Run is a social initiative compared to its sporting aim but nevertheless, the event is a celebration of women’s achievements. Last year we had a record number of 1000+ entrants for the first year and we expect more than double for the 5k in 2011. We will also incorporate this year the 10K Run as we had a record number of 8,500 participants for the Dubai Marathon of which 4,000 were females.
Runners from across the region are expected to participate in this event and it is a benchmark for all other future events of this stature, the 5k Women’s Run presents a spectacular opportunity to reach out to masses across the Middle East.
Palm Jumeirah is the running route for the 5k and 10K Route. The Palm provides a very unique and beautiful coastline for the Run and it would be a beautiful day for all women
