Sat. 27 Dec. 2025
Al Ain, AE

Event description


The 2.5 km & 5 km UAE Road Running Championships brings together athletes of all ages and abilities to compete in an exciting showcase of endurance, speed, and community spirit. Featuring both 2.5 km and 5 km race categories, the event offers an inclusive platform for beginners, recreational runners, and competitive athletes alike.
The event aims to identify as well the top performers, encourage athletic development, and promote the growth of competitive road racing in the region. The scenic flat road course is designed for safety, accuracy, and performance, making it ideal for setting new personal bests. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and friendly competition as we celebrate the passion and discipline of road running.

Participants can join both 2.5km and 5km.

All participants and finishers will get a free event t-shirt and medal.
Overall Top 3 Men and Women Champions in both distances will be awarded with cash prizes, trophies, and gifts.
Age group winners in both distances will be awarded with trophies and gifts.
APEX SPORTS SERVICES
APEX SPORTS SERVICES
ABU DHABI CYCLING CLUB
ABU DHABI CYCLING CLUB
VERTEX PRINTING & ADVERTISING
VERTEX PRINTING & ADVERTISING
VERTEX SPORTS APPAREL
VERTEX SPORTS APPAREL
VRT
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Location #

Venue
Al Ain Cycle Track
City
Al Ain
Country
United Arab Emirates

Races #

5 km ELITE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sat. 27 Dec. 2025
06:45
Athletics | Running Road
5 km
AED 105.00
Register
5 km Age Group & Fun Run
Sat. 27 Dec. 2025
06:50
Athletics | Running Road
5 km
AED 105.00
Register
2.5 km ELITE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sat. 27 Dec. 2025
08:00
Athletics | Running Road
2.5 km
AED 105.00
Register
2.5 km Age Group & Fun Run
Sat. 27 Dec. 2025
08:05
Athletics | Running Road
2.5 km
AED 105.00
Register
Registration fees: Included VAT | Excluded 5% Service Fee

Registration #

Registration open
Wed. 29 Oct. 2025
Registration close
Fri. 26 Dec. 2025 15:00 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Included
Tshirts, Medal, Food & Beverages, Photo and Video Download, etc..
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.
If an athlete is unable to participate on race day for any reason:
- A refund of the race entry fee is available up to 7 days before the event (a 10% administration fee applies).  
- Alternatively, before registration closes, an athlete may change race category or transfer their entry to another athlete (subject to our Terms of Service and the prevailing registration fee at the time of transfer).  

Refund policy for event changes:
- Cancelled events: You’ll be contacted and refunded automatically.  
- Rescheduled events: We’ll notify you of the new date and time. If you’re unable to attend, refunds are available upon request.  
- Store purchases: These are non-refundable.  

Note: All refunds are subject to a 10% administration fee.

Practical info #

Race pack collection
5:00 am - Registration Check in & Race Pack Collection Opens
6:15 am - Race Pack Collection Closes (5 KM Participants)
7:30 am - Race Pack Collection Closes (2.5 KM Participants)
Transport to start
There will be a bus pick up for all the runners at the entrance of the cycle area located at the Finish Line area. The bus will bring the participants to the start line which is 5 km & 2.5 km away from the finish line.

Bus pick-up timing:
6:20 AM - for 5KM participants
7:40 AM - for 2.5KM participants

Course / track / circuit #

Difficulty
Easy
Support stations

Facilities & services #

Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers

Timing & certification #

Timing
Automated timing
Certificate
No certificates
Medals
Finisher & Finalists medals
Trophies
for Overall Winners and Age Group Winners

Documents #

Races

5 km ELITE CHAMPIONSHIPS #

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 5 km
Start date
Sat. 27 Dec. 2025
Start time
06:45
Start location
Al Ain Cycle Track, Al Ain (AE)
Finish location
Al Ain Cycle Track, Al Ain (AE)
Age categories
/ 12-99
Registration fee
12yr - 99yr AED 105.00
Note(s)
There will be a bus pick up for all the runners at the entrance of the cycle area located at the Finish Line area. The bus will bring the participants to the start line which is 5 km & 2.5 km away from the finish line.

Bus pick-up timing:
6:20 AM - for 5KM participants
7:40 AM - for 2.5KM participants

5 km Age Group & Fun Run #

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 5 km
Start date
Sat. 27 Dec. 2025
Start time
06:50
Start location
Al Ain Cycle Track, Al Ain (AE)
Finish location
Al Ain Cycle Track, Al Ain (AE)
Age categories
/ 0-11
/ 12-17
/ 18-39
/ 40-49
/ 50-99
Registration fee
till 11yr AED 105.00
12yr - 17yr AED 105.00
18yr - 39yr AED 105.00
40yr - 49yr AED 105.00
50yr - 99yr AED 105.00
Note(s)
There will be a bus pick up for all the runners at the entrance of the cycle area located at the Finish Line area. The bus will bring the participants to the start line which is 5 km & 2.5 km away from the finish line.

Bus pick-up timing:
6:20 AM - for 5KM participants
7:40 AM - for 2.5KM participants

2.5 km ELITE CHAMPIONSHIPS #

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 2.5 km
Start date
Sat. 27 Dec. 2025
Start time
08:00
Start location
Al Ain Cycle Track, Al Ain (AE)
Finish location
Al Ain Cycle Track, Al Ain (AE)
Age categories
/ 12-99
Registration fee
12yr - 99yr AED 105.00
Note(s)
The bus will bring the participants to the start line which is 5 km & 2.5 km away from the finish line.

2.5 km Age Group & Fun Run #

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 2.5 km
Start date
Sat. 27 Dec. 2025
Start time
08:05
Start location
Al Ain Cycle Track, Al Ain (AE)
Finish location
Al Ain Cycle Track, Al Ain (AE)
Age categories
/ 0-11
/ 12-17
/ 18-39
/ 40-49
/ 50-99
Registration fee
till 11yr AED 105.00
12yr - 17yr AED 105.00
18yr - 39yr AED 105.00
40yr - 49yr AED 105.00
50yr - 99yr AED 105.00
Note(s)
There will be a bus pick up for all the runners at the entrance of the cycle area located at the Finish Line area. The bus will bring the participants to the start line which is 5 km & 2.5 km away from the finish line.

Bus pick-up timing:
6:20 AM - for 5KM participants
7:40 AM - for 2.5KM participants

Map & accomodation

Organisation

Phone
0566602496