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The Dubai Canal Run is set to turn your head! This family, more laid-back run takes athletes up and down the beautiful Dubai Canal as the sun rises over the impressive downtown skyline. This event is a must do for all local and international athletes wanting to get a taste of Dubai's incredible beauty and impressive architecture.

• What is the the schedule on race day?

  Race Village Opens 6:00
  Warm Up 6:50
  Briefing 6:55
  Adults 10K 7:00
  Seniors 10K 7:00
  Adults 5K 7:05
  Teens 5K 7:05
  Seniors 5K 7:05
  Adults 3K 7:10
  Teens 3K 7:10
  Seniors 3K 7:10
  Teeny Tiny 1K 8:30
  Prize Giving Starts 8:15

• When is race bag collection?

  Race Bag Collection:
  Tuesday & Wednesday before the event, times and location to be advised.

• What should I do with my Race Number & Timing Chip?

  A race number containing the timing chip must be clearly visible on your front for the run. Please use an elastic race belt or safety pins for your race number. Each run will start with a different colour race number. Please make sure the colour of the race bib in your race pack matches the colour shown on the information board. It is compulsory to wear these numbers

• When and where is the Race Briefing?

  6:55AM (designated briefing area within the athlete’s village)
  There will be compulsory race briefings at 6:55am (3,5 & 10km) and 8:25am (1km). Please attend this as any last minute changes will be discussed and any questions answered.

• Where is the Bag drop area?

  You can leave your personal items at the bag drop area inside the athlete’s village. Please make sure your Oman Insurance Company & Bupa Global Canal Run draw string bag has your race number clearly written on it. Bags
  can be collected after Oman Insurance Company & Bupa Global Canal Run is completed. Please note that we can not take any responsibility for your personal belongings.

• What are the venue Directions and Parking Info?

  Oman Insurance Company & Bupa Global Canal Run 2020 is taking place along the Dubai Canal.
  There is plenty of car parking available close to the start and finish area.
  Coming from Dubai/ Abu Dhabi on Sheik Zayed Road please exit either onto D71 or Meydan Road in direction Jumeirah until you reach Al Wasl Road.
  Enter Al Urouba Road down to Jumeirah Beach Road and drive in direction Abu Dhabi until you see the sign posts for OIC Bupa Dubai Canal Run sign posts.
  To ensure parking space for all participants, kindly follow instructions of the car park marshals.

• How is this event handling Covid19 related concerns?

  We are working to ensure that events are held to the highest standards given the guidelines at the time of the event. For full details on our Covid19 Guidance for swim, bike and run events please see our document in the downloads section.