It’s that time of year – gym attendance is at an all-time high (actually they’re overcrowded) and promises of healthier habits are made because… new year, new me, ammiright?

What better way keep the momentum going than by signing up for one of the UAE’s sporting events happening this month?
Grab your running shoes, bicycle, swimsuit and sunscreen because it’s 2020 and IT IS ON!

ABU DHABI

Cycle@TrainYAS!
Date: Tuesday, 7 January
Venue: Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Schedule and information:
The race is open to both single and group registrations
Men’s race: up to 10 laps for the full 5.5km circuit
Women’s race: up to 8 laps for the full 5.5km circuit
The Men’s Race will start first, followed by the Women’s Race straight after
Tel: +971 2 444 8141
Online information

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ADCB Make-A-Wish Run
Date: Friday, 10 January
Venue: Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
Schedule:
6am: Registration opens
7.45am: 1.6 km
8am: 10 km
8.05am: 5 km
Entry: From AED100
Tel: +971 2 444 8141
Online information

FBMA (Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy) Ladies Run
Date: Friday, 24 January
Venue: Al Hudayriat Island, Abu Dhabi
Schedule:
7am: 21 km half marathon (Year of birth 2003 and older)
7.30am: 6 km marathon (Year of birth 2011 and older)
7.30am: 11 km marathon (Year of birth 2007 and older)
7.35am: 2.5 km marathon (Year of birth 2014 and older)
Entry: From AED55
Tel: +971 2 444 8141
Online information

The Daman Open Water Swim Competition
Date: Friday, 24 January
Venue: Al Hudayriat Island, Abu Dhabi
Schedule:
8.30am: 3 km swim
9.40am: 1.5 km swim
10.20am: 750m swim
10.45am: 200m swim
Entry: From AED55
Tel: +971 2 444 8141
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DUBAI

Super Sports Run Series 3
Date: Friday, 10 January 2020
Venue: The Track, Meydan Golf
Schedule: 
Admission from 6am
Entry: 
Juniors (18 & under): AED125
Adults: AED175
Tel: +971 50 164 6967
Online information

Standard Chartered Marathon
Date: Friday, 24 January
Venue: Madinat Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim Road
Schedule:
6am: 42km
8.30am: 10km
10.30am: 4km
Entry:
From AED183
Tel: +971 4 433 5669
Online information

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