She Runs 2025 returns to Expo City Dubai
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Taking place on Sunday, Nov. 2, the event returns to the venue for the second year in a row, promising a race experience that blends purpose with progress.
'Expo City is a city of possibilities and that's exactly what She Runs represents,' said Dr. Harmeek Singh, CEO of Plan B Group. 'For every girl crossing the starting line, this isn't just a race. It's a beginning, for confidence, connection, and community.'
Now in its 12th year and newly rebranded from the Women's Run, She Runs continues to break barriers and build bridges. With over 5,000 attendees to the event in 2024, including more than 2,000 school-aged girls, the event is fast becoming the most inclusive run movement in the region. This year, participation is expected to grow by 20 percent, reflecting the rising momentum around female-led wellness in the UAE.
At the heart of She Runs 2025 is its fan-powered Race Village, set within the grounds of Expo City Dubai at Al-Forsan Park. This year's Race Village will feature interactive wellness zones, youth-led performances, family-friendly fitness challenges, and community art installations.
Guests will explore a vibrant marketplace of female-led brands, from sustainable fashion and health foods to tech-forward wellness solutions. There will be mindfulness tents, recovery stations, and mental health hubs, ensuring the event supports holistic wellbeing. Educators, coaches, and student leaders will also take the spotlight, creating a festival atmosphere where inspiration flows as freely as the miles covered.
She Runs 2025 offers race categories from 1K to 10K, including a dedicated Girls' Run and route for People of Determination. This year's theme, 'For Voices. For Connection. For Change.', reflects a commitment to empowering the next generation through community-driven health.
Registration is now open via www.sheruns.me and Premier Online.
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