
Bibs are to be collected from 6:00 AM at the venue on the morning of the race. Please take note that collection closes at 6.55 AM. Your timing chip is on the back of your race bib. The race bib also needs to be on the front of your tshirt/jersery.
We highly suggest that all participants be ready before the start times to implement social distancing guidance and Covid-19 mitigation.
The 10km race will start at 7:00 am.
The 5km race will start at 7:05 am.
The 2.5km Family Fun Run will start at 7:10 am.
The Dubai Police Academy is located on Umm Suqeim Street, opposite Mall of the Emirates.
Click here for location. As you enter The Police Academy turn left and follow the signs for parking.
The start for all the races will be on the road approximately 100m from the entrance to the Ripe Market. From the car park, enter The Ripe Market and you will find registration and access to the start line from the point. Please do adhere to social distancing guidelines.
You must start in the distance that you have entered.
Yes, there are two Mai Dubai water stations on the course. One placed near the start and finish area and one on the route.
Yes, your hard work will be rewarded! Everyone who finishes their race distance will receive a medal, a finisher t-shirt and a breakfast box after the race.
Top 3 male and female in each race category will receive a trophy and a voucher from Skechers.
The 5km and 2.5km under 12 top 3 overall will be awarded separately.
Yes, all runners will be provided a breakfast box after the race.
Results will be posted on www.hopasports.com/ after the race.
Yes, toilets will be available near the start area.
Ambulance and medical cover will be present at the event. If you need any assistance please contact a marshal.
The Skechers Performance Run team would like to take this opportunity to thank Skechers, Mai Dubai, Parachute, Crimson Education, The Ripe Market, Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Police, Al Laith and all of our sponsors, partners and suppliers for their support and assistance to stage the event.
Good luck with your training! We look forward to seeing you!
If you have any other questions about the race, please feel free to call us on 04 321 0008.