Dubai Desert Road Run June 2014

55 people have rated this event.
Overall Rating
7.9
7.0
Adam M. - 20.06.2014

“Great track, but basic everything else, beginners! - 3K track was good. though i heard some cheating was involved with the race winner...glad he got DQ'd! :-) no start/finish line, grab some tape or chalk and draw a line on the ground. got to have the snack shack open, but not. no food or snacks available”

5.0
Yvonne W. - 19.06.2014

“It was an ok event - I would have liked more organisation at the start line and to see where the timing mat started from. I don't recall crossing one and want to make sure my official time is accurate. I am disapointed in the organisations lack of response to quiet it's involving the race via fb. When are pictures going to be posted???”

10.0
John H. - 19.06.2014

“Very well run local event - I think everyone involved deserves huge credit for organising this event in the summer months. Its tough for all in June and the efforts of the organisers and those helping out at water stations and at the start and finish are much appreciate. Thanks to all for keeping this going and giving us a really fun race in June to take part in.”

10.0
Anonymous - 18.06.2014

“Very good - It was very good”

4.0
Anonymous - 16.06.2014

“Very poor organisation - Routes, start, finish line need to be clearly signposted as people were running into wrong route cos of poor or no sign at all. No photographer as promised. No marshals in 3K routes. Trophy giving to wrong athletic. The organisation needs to to get their act together.”

6.0
Dylan R. - 16.06.2014

“Not bad..not great - Need more water. Maybe a banana at end. More volunteers needed. Better organization at race start needed”

6.0
Lucy W. - 16.06.2014

“A good value event. - No start and finish line was a bit strange and the km markings were very hard to spot (I didn't realize there were any until about 6km!) Water stations were not adequately manned so it was difficult to take in enough water on a hot day. However, the event is good value and lots of category prizes which was nice.”

4.0
Anonymous - 16.06.2014

“Could improve overall - Even if the entrance fee is hiked up, I am sure there will be participants, however in that case a Tshirt or certificate to all participants will be a great idea. The safety on the course needs to be looked at seriously.”

7.0
Anonymous - 16.06.2014

“Great initiative for healthy life and community - Course should have been much better if it was one round of 10km rather repeating since the location can accomodate 10km round easily. water cup were not ready or not easy carry with the run. if it was a small bottle, would have been better. we may talk to water companies for sponsoring it, they definitely support it. good job and keep it up. looking forward to run next run”

5.0
Anonymous - 16.06.2014

“Good - Rantp”

8.0
Anonymous - 16.06.2014

“I enjoyed the run, well organized. - The run is very well organized, started ontime which is rare in the UAE! I don't like doing laps but given the location its probably the only way they can put a 10k together. I had registered before and didn't make it due to unforeseen issues. I will plan to run again in the fall at this event. ”

10.0
Shaikh M. - 15.06.2014

“Good Race - Overall good event”

8.0
Anonymous - 15.06.2014

“Great end of season race.... - Ticked all the boxes required - started on time, easy registration, plenty of water available, well marshalled and marked, recognition of many age categories and most importantly safety came first which was demonstrated when a young runner collapsed. However, judging by the comments I must have mistook the event as a road race and not a Dubai freebie party/circus with music as they expected. Tip - next time buy a banana from spinneys and bring your iPod.”

7.0
Anonymous - 15.06.2014

“Nice run in a good time 6AM - Run timing results is slow, we've asked the one who takes the time as we need to go back to SHJ, he ignored ! ”

7.0
Phil C. - 15.06.2014

“Not an exciting course but well organised - Despite the heat and humidity it was great to do a race at this time of the season to keep the training going. I know you pay for what you get but it would have been nice to receive at least a banana at the finish. Course a bit dull but an ideal venue with all the facilities so shouldn't complain!”

10.0
Anonymous - 15.06.2014

“Great Event - The organizers put a lot of effort into the event logistics and facilitation. Also a thumbs up for setting priorities right in immediately addressing a health concern and then tending to award presentation. Health and safety first. I would never exect anything else. Great event and thank you.”

3.0
Anonymous - 15.06.2014

“IT HELPS TO THE NEW RUNNER - Really cool, timing and spot.. enjoyed lot.”

9.0
Seetharama Krishna B. - 15.06.2014

“A good event boost the runners energy - Organized greatly with good timing and plan. Really awesome and enjoyed the running very well. ”

8.0
Radek P. - 14.06.2014

“Nice event, very enjoyed it - A bit small chaos on the beginning (direction of run and mix of 3k w/ 10k) and not clear star and finish line. Can't find result online as not having Facebook profile”

10.0
Anonymous - 14.06.2014

“Very good event -RAS - - A GREAD END TO THE SEASON FOR ME - by J-L PRAS”

9.0
Anonymous - 13.06.2014

“Good - I suggest the location of the event must be accessible to public transport”

9.0
John C. - 13.06.2014

“Challenging course and conditions - A great end to the season for many runners. Memorable.”

10.0
Anonymous - 13.06.2014

“I had fun and I believe others, too. - First, thanks to Mr. Dean O'Grady for organizing such event. Second, thanks to those who have supported Mr. O'Grady in this event. I had fun and will definitely participate next year's event (in case I'm still here in UAE). Have a nice day.”

10.0
Anonymous - 13.06.2014

“Very good race - What about results on line ?”

8.0
Sergio G. - 13.06.2014

“Friendly and well organised - Include isotonic drinks in some drinking stations”

9.0
Anonymous - 13.06.2014

“Overall great, just one suggestion. - Overall great, just one request .. Next time please allow run number pickup on a day prior to the race. Thanks. ”

9.0
Henrik L. - 13.06.2014

“Hot, humid race :-) - Again, a nice organized DDRR. It was hot and humid and a good way to finish the season :-)”

9.0
Lukas-Sebastian E. - 13.06.2014

“Tough run in June on a fast course - Would be good to see clearer KM markers every km along the course.”

9.0
Manu M. - 13.06.2014

“It was a small nice Running event. Felt good. - Noticed that the event was organised by very few people. Keeping that in mind, it was organised well. And all runners were very cooperative as well. The best part is the effort to give as many awards as possible in almost all age brackets. It really give a lot of boost to many semi pro runners. I will come back again. My only concern is that, I am still trying to find out how will I know my run time, knowing that I wore a timer in my shoes. Hope to hear about it somehow soon. ”

9.0
Anonymous - 13.06.2014

“Great, but please can we have a start line! - Really like this series and delighted that Majid Al Futtaim has stepped in to sponsor it - deserved by the hardworking organisers. Conditions were tough this morning but I like having an opportunity to run a proper race at this time of year - wish there were more of them. However, the start/finish line (there at the last event) seems to have vanished again! Please - just gaffer tape/marker pen/lip stick would do - anything so we know where to line up and stop! Otherwise, great job, thanks.”

5.0
Anonymous - 13.06.2014

“Left a lot to be desired. - With some really well organised events in Dubai, the participants have come to expect a better standard of organisation”

10.0
Zoltan S. - 13.06.2014

“Well done - Nice timing for the summer, superb!”

6.0
Anna N. - 13.06.2014

“Room for improvement - Stones on the track, random piece of cable/pipe on the track. Guiding could have been better at finish and turning points. Only water, no sports drink during race. No giveaways, no snacks in the finish. No music, no "hype" I'll be happy to pay a little extra for more of a "show". Anyway it was ok run and will likely attend again and bring some friends too! ”

9.0
Anonymous - 13.06.2014

“Great event, thank you - Enjoyed the race very much, will definitely take part again. Well organised and good value for money. Only issues were water station running out of water and one or two runners taking short cuts.”

9.0
David B. - 13.06.2014

“Good race, well organised. - Try to get the times up faster. Ideally on a board.”

9.0
Julie D. - 13.06.2014

“Difficult conditions but well run - Very good, good organisation and coordination. Perhaps could do with sports drinks options at end as well as water as it was extremely hot and humid, thanks you and well done. ”

6.0
Anonymous - 13.06.2014

“Staff Issue - One of the staff members was mean to some of the runners during registration and to some of the volunteers. He drove his car like a maniac while runners warming. Honestly, it wasn't a pleasant thing to see this time.”

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