6 races and rides to sign up for in the UAE this November
Dubai Ride and Dubai SUP are free, the City Half Marathon closes entries on 6 November, and HYROX ends the month at Expo City. Here is what to enter during the Dubai Fitness Challenge.
The Dubai Fitness Challenge runs from 31 October to 29 November, and November is full of events you can enter, from free mass rides to a half marathon and an indoor fitness race. These six are open to the public; some need you to register in advance, so check the closing dates.
Dubai Ride
Sunday 1 November, Sheikh Zayed Road. The free mass cycle has a 12km route on Sheikh Zayed Road for confident cyclists and a flat 4km family loop around Downtown. It is not timed, with a 25km/h limit, and you must register on the Dubai Fitness Challenge website.
Dubai SUP
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November, Hatta Dam. Free paddleboarding, kayaking and SUP yoga from 8am to 5.30pm, with boards, paddles and life jackets provided. Register first on the Dubai Fitness Challenge website; children under six cannot go on the water.
City Half Marathon
Sunday 8 November, DIFC. Choose 21km, 15km, 10km or 5km, from Dh158 for the 5km to Dh236 for the 21km. Entries close at 8pm on Friday 6 November on Hopasports, or earlier if the race fills.
Dubai T100 triathlon
Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November, Al Mamzar. Amateurs can enter a Sprint, an Olympic distance or the full T100, alone or in a relay, through t100triathlon.com. Organisers said in mid-October that more than 80 per cent of places had gone.
World Triathlon community run and kids' triathlon
Saturday 21 November, Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi. During the World Triathlon Multisport Championships, a triathlon for ages 4 to 15 starts at 12pm and a community run and walk at 4pm, both open to the public with no qualifying.
HYROX Dubai
Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November, Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. The indoor race mixes running with workout stations. Singles, doubles and relays start from Dh544.81, and spectators pay Dh70 a day.