Dubai Desert Road Run February 2014

54 people have rated this event.
Overall Rating
7.3
9.0
Kai S. - 25.02.2014

“Okay - It is what it is. Low cost run. Facilities are basic and giveaways are.. hummm.. nothing. No cash machine on site and coffee and food can't be bought with cards. Signs marking the KMs along the route are tired and overused. Still, its a good run to take part in if you have nothing else to do that morning. ”

10.0
Anonymous - 25.02.2014

“R A S - VERY NICE EVENT”

5.0
Chandrasekar V. - 25.02.2014

“A race for starters - but poor in comparative. - The race comparatively small in terms of the numbers, but with just a handful of organisers, it is always going to be difficult even to manage such small numbers. could see the same organisers doing multiple tasks. There was no marshaling of runners cutting across routes - not sure if they are disqualified - sets bad precedents to youngsters. Being a new runners, I enjoyed this, but can get far better - considering the good course, with gradients along the route.”

5.0
Anonymous - 25.02.2014

“Route signage and safety should be improved - I was surprised to see a car driving past me when I was in the middle of my run, this poses a serious safety issue?”

8.0
Toni D. - 25.02.2014

“Nice, warm and friendly - Although weather conditions were far from perfect, the atmosphere created by the organizers and participants was very positive. This was my first participation to the race and I look forward to the next DDRR races. Well done and big thanks to the organizers.”

9.0
Anonymous - 25.02.2014

“Great Program - Great Job to the organizers. Hope more Free Giveaways! We enjoy the run”

6.0
Natasha D. - 25.02.2014

“Standard acceptable service - Shirts are always welcome :)”

10.0
Adam M. - 25.02.2014

“AWESOME RUN, first event in Dubai for me!! :-) - The starting was a little confusion for me. Would have been nice to see a map layout of the course; especially with the foggy conditions. The microphone was really not working with the fog, have a cable mic for use just in case. other than that, this was my first time running in Dubai and i had a blast. One suggestion for after the race, fruits and small drinks, besides water. Awesome run overall. Will participate in another run before I leave. Thanks!”

6.0
Anonymous - 25.02.2014

“Overall it was a nice small running event - Hope next time you will have more volunteers to help you to make the event more organise. I like the venue though and the course...”

10.0
Anonymous - 25.02.2014

“Great and fun - Everything was good ... Only a bot a lack of signage ...”

10.0
Michael N. - 23.02.2014

“Great turn out and well done! - Never has so much been owed by so many to so few, literally. Well done on pulling it off. The only complaint I have got, is against myself and my co pilot for getting lost in the fog driving to the venue :-) cheers Michael Nugent”

Comment from the Event Organizer - 24.02.2014
“Reply to comments made: The event was set up in thick fog, and at 7.30am, the back roads of the course had a visibility in places of less than 10 metres (at that time we set up timing equipment as we had already stated at 7.10am due to fog we would start at 7.45am). We checked again at 7.40am and it had improved, but we would have delayed further if necessary. Safety of participants is our utmost concern and had we started a race with zero visibility due to fog doesn't even warrant a comment.”

7.0
Anonymous - 23.02.2014

“It is OK - Event is OK. There are some obvious possible improvements but every time organizers try to move something (different course, timing system, etc) they mess up things The event is what it is, good quality, laid back, course measured accurately, facility for changing while you wait for presentation RE people cheating....my suggestion as a runner is that you guys should report to race director. ”

4.0
Anonymous - 23.02.2014

“Shockingly bad organization - Summary of the issues @ the event; Upon arrival, no signage as to where to go to find the parking/event - the fog was very bad meaning little or no visibility - no visual aids for anyone driving around the 7s grounds. No finish line - had to shout to people to see where we were supposed to stop No chip timing - meaning the times recored were approximate Timing - uploaded to FB as images, no search functionality, have to read through all to find your name!! Music/atmosphere - none”

5.0
Anonymous - 23.02.2014

“Good location, bad organization - Although the location was great, the organization of the race was poor. there was no finish line... or start line... considering we are providing funds to the organization. They can invest in the organization of the race, and provide better timings chips as they are satellite based and not accurate enough. ”

10.0
Leane M. - 23.02.2014

“Good race - No comment ”

7.0
Jamie W. - 23.02.2014

“... - ...”

7.0
Anonymous - 23.02.2014

“Almost Perfect - Where is the timing and results?”

8.0
Anonymous - 23.02.2014

“You get what you pay for - Cheap registration but not so well-organized and horrible medals. no official times announced 24 hours after the race.. not even the winner times were announced”

5.0
Sandra K. - 23.02.2014

“Horribly organized race - Most disorganized I have ever attended. Start was delayed (apparently to see if the fog would lift, more likely bc the organizers hadn't set up the timing equipment yet). There was no physical finish LINE - so we didn't know where the race actually stopped! Don't send us thru a chute & have us assume we've finished - paint or tape a line across the pavement pls! Finally, it's well over 24hr since the race & still NO RESULTS. I would gladly pay aed100 more to get a shirt & a properly timed race.”

10.0
Joseph H. - 23.02.2014

“Dubai Desert Road Run Feb 22 2014 - This was my first event in the Dubai calender. Despite a slightly late start due to the fog, it was an excellent event. It was very well organised from start to finish. I will definately be participating in future events”

8.0
Anonymous - 23.02.2014

“Very nice regular event - Bit of a delay to the start this time and times not yet posted (which is a shame for friends who were running for the first time and do not time themselves)”

8.0
Anonymous - 23.02.2014

“Good event - Good event - thanks for organizing, especially to all the volunteers.”

6.0
Vincent L. - 22.02.2014

“Good event of moderate size - Good local event, good ambiance, appreciate the easyness to access the run and get the packs before the start.”

5.0
Thomas H. - 22.02.2014

“Very Foggy Day on the Course with limited vis - I was not very please with the event coordinator and the whole set-up of this race. We started late with an excuse due to the fog and waited 15 minutes, which the conditions did not change. The real point was for the time chip person to get set-up was really the delay. This race could have also started later after 0900 vice 0730/0745. Also for the awards, he was not calling out times of the winners. He only called out time of the award winners of people known to him. Just really not well done.”

6.0
Anonymous - 22.02.2014

“The medals were a pity. (N) - The medals would've been a bit better if it had an engraving of our names and our time record on it even if we had to pay extra.”

6.0
Aditya J. - 22.02.2014

“My Sons enjoyed the 3K run - A Wonderful race that provides a controlled and safe place to run, esp. for the kids. Offers the most value for one's money. Pity about the Medals, though.”

8.0
Carol B. - 22.02.2014

“Good race, well organised but no info on race time - I can't find out how to get my race time which is annoying. The race itself was very good and well organised. I liked the fact it's not as expensive as other races who give you stuff you don't need like "free" t-shirts and other useless giveaways! Will definitely be doing the next one. Just please tell us how to find out our times!”

7.0
Jason H. - 22.02.2014

“Okay - Better organised than last time I ran. The race needs a proper start/finish area. Was good fun running in the thick fog. ”

4.0
Anonymous - 22.02.2014

“Definitely has issues - late start, cheating etc - Yes, we all know it was foggy, but to me this should not be reason to start the race 20 minutes late. If people are late then they are late, and the ones who made it to the course on time should not suffer. If I was ever late to an event, I would expect it to have started without me. As a result we were made to wait in the cold, having already warmed up, only to have to do it all again. Also, people were cheating and cutting corners, and the course was longer than 10k according to my watch.”

10.0
Loy M. - 22.02.2014

“Wonderful - Enjoyed it! - Amazing Experience! Great to have the Organizers Consider the Fact that it was Horribly Foggy and to wait for others to come so that it could be a great family experience! I would highly recommend the event to others! Loy Machedo”

6.0
Anonymous - 22.02.2014

“Course and Timing Issues - I tracked the course on my watch and it was longer than 10km so I am not sure time results will be accurate (I stopped my watch before reaching the finish and had already gone over 10km). I also saw some runners cheating (cutting corners sooner, and a couple who decided not to run the second lap and went straight to the finish with the faster runners). I think some of the cheating can be prevented by making the course one long 10km lap instead of two shorter laps.”

6.0
Jeriel H. - 22.02.2014

“Great training run! - Should have at least some solid foods after the run (bananas, apples,etc). Medals does not have dates. A disappointment for newbies getting a post dated medal (2013!) ”

8.0
Anonymous - 22.02.2014

“Pls note just one change, medals to all at finish. - Thank you for the excellent event. Please just provide all medals to participants at the finish line the next time. This time some were provided at the finish and the rest after the presentation ceremony. Hope you don't mind me mentioning this one change. Best regards, ”

4.0
Keith C. - 22.02.2014

“Good course poor start/finish - If not offering shirts in the package you may consider making and selling them for future events. Many people told be they would have happily paid for a shirt with the logo on it. Start/finish line could be better...to ordinary. The bibs and timing strips were a joke. ”

6.0
Owain E. - 22.02.2014

“A good race, just needs some improvements - That u-turn after going out to the right. Not sure if there is a better suggestion other than maybe extending the track in another way. Water stations were not good, those cups are awful for running. I know its a way of keeping cost down though. delaying the race was not good. It was already cold and wet. If the race organizers were not ready, which it seemed as they were still setting up, say this. Otherwise I enjoyed and glad you are putting the effort into this event.”

8.0
Anne D. - 22.02.2014

“Fun and friendly. - I like this race because it is a friendly race. However just some points I would like to pick up on. I think that for the 3km there should be age groups as we have adults and children competing. Also like to say that I saw 2 kids infront of cheat by missing a big chunk of the course as there were no Marshall's and maybe partly because of the fog. My medal was not given to me so I had to ask for it but my medal was obvious that it had been used last time. The same sticker was used from February ”

8.0
Simon P. - 22.02.2014

“Decent no-frills event - It was fine - this event is all about the running rather than the giveaways and sideshow. The foggy conditions made it a new kind of challenge. I'm sure I'll be back to run this course again.”

7.0
Alessandro C. - 22.02.2014

“Positive experience - Well organized. Appreciate some food at the finish line (some fruit or bread or other simple stuff). Thanks”

9.0
Jeremy G. - 22.02.2014

“A good course, well supported - I liked the relaxed atmosphere and the consideration from the organizers, holding the event back because of the weather. Good family atmosphere too and a welcome race for those that don't want to take themselves too seriously. A quick course too, with lots of parking.”

6.0
Daniel P. - 22.02.2014

“Not a bad event, but room for improvement - I like the general character of the event, location is not bad at all, but the organisation e.g. of handing over bib's, quality of medal, no food (apple/ banana) after the finish... In general a 3 out of 5 points, get this done nicely”

8.0
Anonymous - 22.02.2014

“Great - Great to see such a well run small event. It was very foggy and the signage was small which was a bad combination but otherwise no complaints.”

9.0
Joar L. - 22.02.2014

“Very good! -Enjoy the track and the event - The easy show up and run thing is really good in-between the bigger events.”

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