Abu Dhabi: The Zayed Charity Run will begin on November 25, 2023, at Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, the event aims to promote the principles of giving, volunteering, and charity.
The proceeds of this year’s edition will support the innovative cancer treatments offered by the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC).
The run offers participants help noble causes and support different health programs. The race features three primary lengths: 3 km, 5 km, and 10 km.
The run’s total prize money will be $272,240, distributed to winners according to their categories and distances. The official routes will be announced later.
Major General Mr. Mohammed Hilal Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee of the Zayed Charity Marathon, highlighted the event’s international expansion and its role in spreading kindness and support for humanity.
“The run, which began in Abu Dhabi in 2001, has grown into a global event that fosters goodwill and humanitarian aid. It also honors the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who cared deeply for the welfare of humanity, especially cancer patients. The race has been held in New York since 2005 and Egypt since 2014, gaining worldwide recognition and appreciation,” Mr. Al Kaabi added.
The Zayed Charity Marathon, established in 2001, continues to uphold the humanitarian legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed, promoting goodwill and giving for over two decades. Its motto, “We Run to Help,” remains its core message in all editions.