Community Run at the Ripe Market

Sun. 17 May. 2026

Dubai, AE

Registration opens in 1 day

The Child Fund

Event description

Join us at The Ripe Market on 17th May 2026 for an exciting evening of running, community spirit and great energy. Set against the vibrant atmosphere of the market, this event brings runners, families and friends together for a memorable experience.

With a late afternoon start at 5:30 PM, the race captures the energy of golden hour—perfect for pushing your pace or simply soaking in the atmosphere. Whether you’ve been consistent all season or this is your moment to make it count, this event brings everyone together for a memorable evening of running.

Choose your distance—2.5KM, 5KM or 10KM—and line up alongside a community that has grown with every edition. Come and run with families, friends, kids of all ages and fellow runners, or challenge your personal best in the 10KM category.

With a flat entry fee of AED 100, you receive a medal, event T-shirt, refreshments, access to the full Ripe Market and complimentary parking—making it a fantastic afternoon out for everyone. While one of you runs, the rest of the family can relax, explore and enjoy everything the market has to offer.

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Location #

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Venue: The Ripe Market- Academy Park
Address: Sheikh Zayed Road
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates

Races #

10 Km Sun. 17 May. 2026 \| 17:30	10 km	AED 100.00
5 Km Sun. 17 May. 2026 \| 17:35	5 km	AED 100.00
2.5 Km Sun. 17 May. 2026 \| 17:40	2.5 km	AED 100.00

Registration #

Registration open: Sun. 3 May. 2026
Registration close: Sat. 16 May. 2026 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation: Individual athletes
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 #

Races: Race information
Race pack collection: Race Pack Collection on race day
Transport to start: Own transport to venue (walking distance from car park to start)
Transport from finish: Own transport to venue (walking distance from car park to start)