Dubai Run 2025 - in pictures

  • Runners take part in the Dubai Run 2025 on Sheikh Zayed Road,as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National.
    Runners take part in the Dubai Run 2025 on Sheikh Zayed Road,as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National.
  • Thousands of runners – of all ages – took over the 14-lane Sheikh Zayed Road on Sunday morning for the seventh Dubai Run.
    Thousands of runners – of all ages – took over the 14-lane Sheikh Zayed Road on Sunday morning for the seventh Dubai Run.
  • Sheikh Zayed Road was closed to traffic in the early hours and was due to reopen at 10.30am
    Sheikh Zayed Road was closed to traffic in the early hours and was due to reopen at 10.30am
  • Participants chose between two routes – 5km or 10km – both offering rare views of Dubai’s landmarks from the motorway
    Participants chose between two routes – 5km or 10km – both offering rare views of Dubai’s landmarks from the motorway
  • Paragliders flew over participants adding excitement
    Paragliders flew over participants adding excitement
  • The free event was open to runners of all ages and abilities, with the first wave of runners setting off at 4am
    The free event was open to runners of all ages and abilities, with the first wave of runners setting off at 4am
  • Some runners were determined to ensure it was a fun event
    Some runners were determined to ensure it was a fun event
  • Runners take part in the Dubai Run 2025 on Sheikh Zayed Road
    Runners take part in the Dubai Run 2025 on Sheikh Zayed Road
  • A runner at the event
    A runner at the event
  • Dubai Fitness Challenge encourages residents to get up and move for a healthier lifestyle
    Dubai Fitness Challenge encourages residents to get up and move for a healthier lifestyle
  • Paragliders add to the colourful spectacle. Last year, Dubai Run attracted a record 278,000 runners
    Paragliders add to the colourful spectacle. Last year, Dubai Run attracted a record 278,000 runners