The Sharjah Safari Run 2024 drew 360 participants from across nationalities and age groups to Al Dhaid City for a community race unlike any other in the UAE — one that wound through the largest safari park in the Arabian Gulf and the Middle East.
360 Runners Take on the Sharjah Safari Course
Held at Sharjah Safari as part of the Sharjah Racing Series, the event attracted participants ranging from children aged five to runners over 60. The multi-distance format — featuring 1 km, 2.5 km, 5 km, and 10 km races — ensured that athletes of all abilities could take part on a safe, traffic-free route.
Dr. Yasser Omar Al-Dokhi, Director of the Sports and Community Events Department at the Sharjah Sports Council, confirmed the broad age range of participants and praised the high spirit shown throughout the event.
Wildlife and Fitness Combined
What set the Sharjah Safari Run apart from a typical road race was the route itself. Runners passed through a park home to more than 120 animal species — including lions, elephants, giraffes, rhinoceroses, and crocodiles — turning a fitness event into a wildlife experience.
Al-Dokhi expressed his appreciation to the organizers and affirmed the value of such an annual occasion, noting that it provides the community with a meaningful outdoor event that brings people together through sport.
A Growing UAE Community Run Tradition
All finishers received a medal at the finish line, with gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded to top finishers in each race category. The event reinforced the Sharjah Sports Council's commitment to community fitness and outdoor recreation across the emirate.
