• A runner competes in the DXB Snow Run during DXB Snow Week at Ski Dubai on August 14, 2020. Getty Images
    A runner competes in the DXB Snow Run during DXB Snow Week at Ski Dubai on August 14, 2020. Getty Images
  • Runners compete in the first-ever DXB Snow Run during DXB Snow Week. Getty Images
    Runners compete in the first-ever DXB Snow Run during DXB Snow Week. Getty Images
  • The DXB Snow Run featured participants running a three-kilometre course at Ski Dubai. Getty Images
    The DXB Snow Run featured participants running a three-kilometre course at Ski Dubai. Getty Images
  • The 3km race took place in temperatures of -4°C at Ski Dubai. AFP
    The 3km race took place in temperatures of -4°C at Ski Dubai. AFP
  • The race was part of DXB Snow Week. AFP
    The race was part of DXB Snow Week. AFP
  • A runner takes part in the DXB Snow Run on August 14. AFP
    A runner takes part in the DXB Snow Run on August 14. AFP
  • Participants race on an uphill stretch of the course at Ski Dubai's DXB Snow Run. AFP
    Participants race on an uphill stretch of the course at Ski Dubai's DXB Snow Run. AFP
  • Participants take part in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai on August 14, 2020. AFP
    Participants take part in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai on August 14, 2020. AFP
  • Participants race in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai on August 14, 2020. AFP
    Participants race in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai on August 14, 2020. AFP
  • Participants race in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai on August 14, 2020. AFP
    Participants race in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai on August 14, 2020. AFP
  • Participants race in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai on August 14, 2020. AFP
    Participants race in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai on August 14, 2020. AFP
  • Participants race in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai on August 14, 2020. AFP
    Participants race in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai on August 14, 2020. AFP
  • Participants race in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai on August 14, 2020. AFP
    Participants race in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai on August 14, 2020. AFP
  • Participants race in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai on August 14, 2020. AFP
    Participants race in the DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai on August 14, 2020. AFP

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A 3km running race through the snow, in Dubai – in pictures

Runners raced in temperatures of -4°C inside the Mall of the Emirates attraction

Sophie Prideaux
Sophie Prideaux

August 16, 2020

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Temperatures may have exceeded 40°C in Dubai this weekend, but dozens of people got all wrapped up to take part in the emirate’s first ever snow run.

Taking place at Ski Dubai as part of DXB Snow Week, the DXB Snow Run called upon participants to race through snow and ice along a three-kilometre course.

The first-of-its-kind event took place on Friday, August 14, with runners racing in temperatures of -4°C inside the Mall of the Emirates attraction.

Participants were given commemorative medals that honour the heroes at the frontline of Dubai's battle against Covid-19, paying homage to the service of Dubai Police and Dubai Civil Defence, as well as the staff of Dubai Health Authority, and the first responders of the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services.

Across the weekend, there were also a number of ski and snowboard competitions at Ski Dubai as part of Dubai Sports Council’s (DSC) Ice Sports Week.

Scroll through the gallery above to see pictures from the first DXB Snow Run.

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