“For the UAE”: Dubai Sports Council and Tadawi to organise community run

Dubai-based Tadawi Healthcare Group, in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, will be organising the “Tadawi Run” under the slogan “All for the UAE”.

The race is scheduled to be held on May 2 (Saturday) in the Jumeirah area, with the aim of promoting awareness of preventative healthcare, encouraging physical activity and fostering a culture of community sports.

The inaugural edition of the race is aiming to attract more than 2,000 participants to compete in the 5km  and 10km categories. Registration is open to citizens and residents of all ages through the Premier Online platform. Valuable cash prizes totaling AED 99,000 have been allocated for the top finishers.

The race village will open its doors to participants for baggage collection at 5 am, with the starting signal for the 5km and 10km races at 6 am. Partial road closures will be in place along the race route until 8.30 am, and dedicated vehicles will be available to transport participants who are unable to reach the starting point due to the road closures.

The event will feature over 150 volunteers and medical personnel to support the runners. Health screening stations will be available, including BMI and blood pressure measurements, as well as hydration and recovery stations. The event route will also include a family entertainment area and will feature teams representing several companies.

Extensive media coverage will culminate in an official awards ceremony. Issa Sharif, Director of Sports Events at the Dubai Sports Council, was pleased with the prospects of an engrossing event over the weekend. “Organising the “Tadawi Run 2026” aligns with the Council’s efforts to promote community sports and broaden its reach across all segments of society through dynamic events that combine physical activity with health awareness messages. This race represents a valuable addition to Dubai’s sporting events calendar, offering an ideal opportunity to participate in an organised event that reinforces the culture of sports as a way of life,” Sharif observed.

Marwan Ibrahim Haji Al Nasser, Chairman and CEO of Tadawi Healthcare Group in Dubai, was pleased to be a part of this initiative. “The race is held under the slogan ‘All for the UAE,’ expressing a deep sense of belonging to the nation and embodying the values of social cohesion that characterise our country. This event carries a message that transcends the boundaries of athletic competition, reflecting the unity and strength of society, which is a fundamental pillar of the nation’s strength and its ability to face various challenges with a unified spirit and shared determination,” he noted.

He added: “We are organising this event based on our firm commitment to supporting healthy lifestyles and promoting a culture of physical activity, in line with national trends in establishing the concepts of prevention and sustainable health, to reaffirm that sports represent one of the most important pillars of health prevention.”

Al Nasser emphasised Tadawi Group’s ongoing commitment to launching initiatives that contribute to improving public health and quality of life, expressing his hope for broad community participation in this event, which provides an interactive platform that brings together diverse groups in a positive atmosphere that embodies the values of unity and cohesion.

The event presents a vision focused on promoting preventative care and encouraging the adoption of active lifestyles, contributing to consolidating Dubai’s position as a global hub for inclusive community sports and a leading destination for supporting family participation and constructive community engagement.