Dubai Festival City Santa Run Returns for Another Season

The run takes place on December 10th 2021 1km, 2.5km and 5km routes available

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Many fit festive lovers in Dubai are counting down the days to the merriest and jolliest annual run, Santa Run which will take place for its fourth year on December 10th at 9.00am in Dubai Festival City, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate’s holistic and superior lifestyle destination.

Organized by Race ME in association with the Dubai Sports Council, the DFC Santa Run offers three distances — 1km, 2.5km and the more seasoned runners can register themselves for the 5km distance. 

Touted as one of the most scenic running events, the DFC Santa Run will start at Dubai Festival City Promenade overlooking the Dubai Creek and the city skyline and finish at the Festive Market in the mall.

At the event, participants and their families are welcome to experience the Festive Market at the Race Village located in Dubai Festival City Mall, which will have plenty of giveaways for all ages to look forward to. A wide variety of refreshments will also be available at the market along with the opportunity to shop from various retailers.

Registered runners will receive a free Santa T-shirt along with a Santa hat and beard. Participants were also encouraged to get creative and come in their own Santa costumes to stand a chance to win best dressed Santa prizes.

Event Details

Date: Friday, December 10th, 2021

Time: 9.00am

Venue: Dubai Festival City

The Santa run will open its doors at 8:30 am. Those wishing to register can do so at raceme.ae/dubai-santa-run and online registrations are open until December 7th.