LOOK! First Dubai Investments Green Run encourages participants to adopt environmentally sustainable lifestyle

Participants at the Dubai Investments Green Run on early Saturday morning at Dubai Investment Park. The run encouraged participants to bring items for recycling and adopt a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle.

The 3km and 5km fun event included participants walking and running, all wearing dedicated event T-shirts made from recycled materials. Here, winners in different categories are seen with Mohammed Saeed Al Raqbani at the prize distribution ceremony.

The winner of the 5km catagory Dannis Onwongwa (right) with runner-up Samir Boumelsat at the prize distribution ceremony. Winners received sustainable gifts from sponsors and awards were given to organizations for best ‘green’ initiative and best ‘green’ message.

Winner of the 3km catagory Ahmed Abdulla with runner-up Lorcan Fallon and second runner-up Amadu Wurie Bah.

Participants take a photo after competing at the event. "We would like to thank everyone who supported the Dubai Investments Green Run, which was a huge success," said Ruth Dickinson Event Director.

Participants even brought along their children to the family-themed event this morning. "We are delighted that Dubai’s first Green Run was so broadly supported and look forward to staging the event again next year," added Dickinson.

As part of the event, participants were encouraged to bring their own re-usable, refillable water bottles that could be filled at the water stations. A recycling facility provided by Dulsco allowed participants to drop off household items, including electronics.