In Pictures: Dubai Fitness Challenge 2019 - Run 30x30 On Sheikh Zayed Road

Residents and visitors of all ages and abilities numbering 70,000 came together to make history and take part in the inaugural Dubai Run.

In pictures: Dubai Fitness Challenge 2019 - Run 30x30 on Sheikh Zayed Road

Dubai Run 30x30 on Sheikh Zayed Road turns a section of the 14-lane highway into a running track for residents and visitors.

In pictures: Dubai Fitness Challenge 2019 - Run 30x30 on Sheikh Zayed Road

Sheikh Hamdan leads first Dubai Run on Sheikh Zayed Road.

In pictures: Dubai Fitness Challenge 2019 - Run 30x30 on Sheikh Zayed Road

Dubai crown Sheikh Hamdan at the Dubai Run on Sheikh Zayed Road.

In pictures: Dubai Fitness Challenge 2019 - Run 30x30 on Sheikh Zayed Road

The event featured two courses to ensure it is highly inclusive – a 5km and 10km route.

In pictures: Dubai Fitness Challenge 2019 - Run 30x30 on Sheikh Zayed Road

Both routes starting and ending at Dubai World Trade Centre.

In pictures: Dubai Fitness Challenge 2019 - Run 30x30 on Sheikh Zayed Road

Starting from the Dubai World Trade Centre, both routes saw a diverse group of runners taking to the streets surrounding some of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera, The Dubai Mall and Emirates Towers.

In pictures: Dubai Fitness Challenge 2019 - Run 30x30 on Sheikh Zayed Road

Dubai Run 30X30 on Sheikh Zayed Road was presented by DEWA, in association with ARN, Dubai Police, Dubai World Trade Centre, Etisalat and RTA.

In pictures: Dubai Fitness Challenge 2019 - Run 30x30 on Sheikh Zayed Road

Dubai Run on Sheikh Zayed Road featuring 70,000 participants.

In pictures: Dubai Fitness Challenge 2019 - Run 30x30 on Sheikh Zayed Road

The young and old, families, and People of Determination, from all nationalities participated in the free one-of-a-kind run for the city.

In pictures: Dubai Fitness Challenge 2019 - Run 30x30 on Sheikh Zayed Road

Winners of the Dubai Run 30*30 10 km men’s race: Samir Jouaher 6052; Anouar El Ghouz 1238  and Mohammed Mira 8748

In pictures: Dubai Fitness Challenge 2019 - Run 30x30 on Sheikh Zayed Road

Winners of the Dubai Run 30*30 10 km women's race: Refref Mohammed 3739; Fanos Tekle 1765 and Joyce Balle Baako 52886

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