In Pictures: Huge turnout at Dubai Run 2022

Tens of thousands transform iconic Sheikh Zayed Road into one giant running track

Published: November 20, 2022 09:41 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor

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Participants followed Sheikh Hamdan as he kicked off Dubai Run 2022. Image Credit:

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Tens of thousands of residents participate in the fourth edition of the Dubai Run. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Dubai Run is part of The Dubai Fitness Challenge, an initiative of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Dubai’s iconic Sheikh Zayed Road turned into a giant running track Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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People of all ages and fitness abilities gave the world’s largest run yet another successful completion. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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The Dubai Run is described as the world's largest 'free fun run' and is one of the main events of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Sheikh Zayed Road was closed for motorists from 4am to 10am. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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