The Annual Zayed Charity Run this year will be held under the generous patronage of H.H Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nayhan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dafra region on November 25th, 2023. The annual event first launched in 2001 in Abu Dhabi. It is a tribute to the founding father of the nation, the late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (May god rest his soul)
The Charity Run has a few annual editions held around the world in iconic locations such as New York and Egypt. This run supports the vision of the UAE of Humanity and spread goodness centred in creating love and peace.

• Race Day Schedule

  Be checked in at least 30 minutes before the start of the race. There is NO Registration on the day.
  
  5:00am Race Pack Collection OPENS
  6:30am Race Pack Collection CLOSES
  6:45am Race Briefing
  7:00am First Race starts

• By what time should I arrive at the event venue?

  Please arrive at the venue no later that 30 minutes before your start time.

• Where do I go for the event?

  Please see the Event Location map on this page.

• Race Pack / Number collection details?

  Race pack collection will be advertised to take place on the 23rd,24th & 25th of November.
  To avoid rushing on race day WE STRONGLY ADVISE TO COLLECT YOUR RACE PACK BEFORE THE 25TH NOVEMBER.
  23rd November 10am to 7pm Abu Dhabi Sports Council ( Round Building) Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
  24th November 10am to 7pm Abu Dhabi Sports Council ( Round Building) Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
  25th November 5:00am to 6:30am Race Village (ONLY for those residing outside Abu Dhabi)
  
  Race numbers will be sent via SMS before the 25th November to all runners and will also be on show at Race Pack Collection.
  Once you know your race number, proceed directly to your respective Bib collection desk and collect your Bib # with timing chip attached.
  Please check that all your data which is printed on the label of the race pack envelope is correct. This includes your name, age category, gender and distance and in the event of there being any errors, please let our registration staff know so we can change it

• Are there bag drop facilities?

  No there will be no bag drop at the event.

• Will there be support stations? If yes, how many, where, providing what support?

  There will be water stations in the race village and out on the course.
  Please note - water stations will be self service and teams will not be allowed to feed outside of the designated zones. Any participants found doing so will automatically be disqualified.

• What estimated time will the event finish?

  The cut off time for the event is 9.00 am
  Please keep this in mind when registering for your event.

• Where can I find the results to the event?

  You can find your results under : https://results.sporthive.com/for/adsc then look for your event and enter your bib number

• Finisher Medal:

  At the completion of the event participants can collect a finishers' medal from one of the volunteer Marshals

• Volunteers:

  Please thank the volunteers as they are volunteering their own time to help you enjoy your race and get you home safely to your families. Please also respect the host community as we are guests and please adhere to best practices to help protect others.

• Race Bibs and Timing Chip:

  Bibs must be worn on your upper body with the number facing outward.
  Safety pins are in the envelope.
  
  TIMING CHIP
  Timing chip is attached to the back of your race bib.
  Ensure your bib has 1 timing chip stuck to the back and if not, please see Super Sports staff on the day to issue you with a new bib.
  DO NOT REMOVE THE CHIP FROM THE BIB.
  IF YOU RUN WITH NO BIB – YOU WILL RECEIVE NO TIME AND NO RESULT!

• Race Rules:

  Faster runners should run on the inside of the track (the racing line) and slower runners on the outside.
  Follow the appropriate signage and course marshals.
  It is YOUR responsibility to know the course you should be running. Please familiarise yourself with the maps PRIOR to the start of the race.
  You must have your run number visible on the front of your upper body or race clothing and keep it visible at all times when on the run course.
  Shoes are compulsory.
  No form of locomotion other than running, walking or crawling is allowed. – this is excluded for the Wheelchair can Paracycling Categories.

• Start Procedures

  Please wait outside the start area till your distance is called to the start line.
  Your WAVE allocation will be printed on your BIB. Wave 1 starts first, followed by 2 & 3 in order. You cannot start in a wave before your selected one that is shown on your bib. You may start in a later wave.
  If you start with the wrong distance you will not receive a time for the race eg: if you entered the 5km and you start with the 10km no start time will be recorded.
  Chip times will be used for this race.

• End of Race Procedures

  QR Codes will be placed around the race village for participants to see their live results – live results are considered unofficial.
  Once official results have been checked for any anomalies all participants will be sent an SMS to their official results
  Photos will of participants will be uploaded through out the duration of the race for participants to have these available when they have finished their race.

• General Information

  FINISHERS MEDAL
  When crossing the finish line, please keep moving through the finish chute then you will receive your finishers medal.
  
  REFRESHMENTS / WATER STATIONS
  There will be several water stations on course and 1 at the finish line. There will be fruit at the finish line.
  
  TOILETS
  Please use toilets as directed.
  
  AMBULANCE
  Paramedic services will be on site and in the event of any athletes being in trouble, please inform the closest race marshal to call for assistance.