Thu. 30 Mar. 2023
Dubai, AE
Event description
Are you looking to stay active during Ramadan? Join the 5KM Iftar Challenge at the Dubai Autodrome.

Race two full laps of the floodlit Dubai Autodrome racetrack after sunset and you could be an age-group winner, grabbing one of our awesome prizes.

The Iftar Challenge is hosted by Dubai’s oldest and friendliest running club, the Desert Road Runners. Organised since, 1998, the Iftar Challenge remains as friendly, welcoming and popular as ever, making it a firm favourite on the Dubai running calendar each and every year.

Desert Road Runners & The Running League club members receive a 25% registration fee discount and ALL Junior runners are granted complimentary registration.

If you are unable to compete, contribute your time and support the event by registering as a volunteering marshal, time-keeper, or manning the registration desk and hydration stations.
Sponsors
Location
Venue
Dubai Autodrome
Address
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
City
Dubai
Country
United Arab Emirates
Clubmember discount
Desert Road Runners and The Running League members enjoy 25% discount for this event; however registration is still required in order to confirm participation.
The discount will automatically be reflected in the shopping cart.
Races
5KM
Thu. 30 Mar. 2023
19:30
5 km
2.5KM Junior Race
Thu. 30 Mar. 2023
19:05
2.5 km
Volunteer | Marshal
Thu. 30 Mar. 2023
17:30
2.5 hr
Registration
Registration open
Sat. 31 Dec. 2022
Registration close
Tue. 28 Mar. 2023 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.
If the athlete is unable to participate on race day due to any reason:
- the athlete can get a refund of the race entry up to 7 days before the event (subject to a 10% administration fee); or
- the athlete can transfer the race entry to a fellow athlete before the registration closing date (subject to terms of service and subject to the prevailing registration fee on the day of transfer)

Furthermore, this event is subject to refunds as follows:
- for refunds related to cancelled events, we will contact you and issue a refund automatically.
- for refunds related to rescheduled events, we will contact you with the new date and time ASAP. In case you can't make the event, refunds will be done upon request.
- store purchases are excluded from refunds.
- all refunds are subject to a 10% administration fee.
Practical info
Race pack collection
At the venue from 6 pm to 7pm at the day of the event.
Transport to start
Own transport to and from the venue.
Transport from finish
Own transport to and from the venue.
Course / track / circuit
Difficulty
Easy
Support stations
Hydration (water) station at sart/finish area.
Facilities & services
Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers
Timing & certification
Timing
Automated timing
MyLaps BiBTag by Hopatec Timing Services
Certificate
Electronic certificates
Medals
Finisher & Finalists medals
Trophies
Races

5KM

Distance
  • 5 km
Start date
Thu. 30 Mar. 2023
Start time
19:30
Start location
Dubai Autodrome, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Dubai Autodrome, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
1h
Age categories
/ 12-17
/ 18-39
/ 40-49
/ 50-59
/ 60-99

2.5KM Junior Race

Distance
  • 2.5 km
Start date
Thu. 30 Mar. 2023
Start time
19:05
Start location
Dubai Autodrome, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Dubai Autodrome, Dubai (AE)
Cut-off
0h 25m
Age categories
/ 5-9
/ 10-14
/ 15-17

Volunteer | Marshal

Duration
  • 2.5 hr
Start date
Thu. 30 Mar. 2023
Start time
17:30
Start location
Dubai Autodrome, Dubai (AE)
Finish location
Dubai Autodrome, Dubai (AE)
Age categories
/ 12-99
Note(s)
If you are unable to compete, contribute your time and support the event by registering as a volunteering marshal, time-keeper, or manning the registration desk and hydration stations.
Map & accomodation
Organisation