Cool runnings? Dubai's 50°C temperatures pushes runners indoors for ‘Mallathon'
Outdoor temperatures are soaring this time of year, with some days hitting a whopping 50C, and those looking to go for a run have joinged the 'Mallathon' instead.
The indoor, air-conditioned race is a government-backed initiative which encourages people to keep up their exercising during the Dubai high season, and making use of the giant shopping centres that are often empty at certain times of the day. People take part in Dubai Mallathon 2025. Pic: Giuseppe Cacace/AFP via Getty Images
With tempteratures so high, it is dangerous to go running in the heat, so taking advantage of the air-conditioning is a great idea.
The runners are given Dubai Mallathon t-shirts to wear with their own activewear, and can run or walk through the participating malls this August.
There are nine malls in total taking part, including the massive Dubai Mall (one of the world's biggest) and all are open daily for the runners and walkers from 7am-10am. People take part in Dubai Mallathon 2025. Pic: Giuseppe Cacace/AFP via Getty Images
On the weekends, runners can enter into the 10km, 5km or 2.5km races and each category has a podium presentation and prizes.
Accordign to RTÉ, 36-year-old Menna, who has been living in Dubai for 15 years, shared there is 'no way' she can exercise outside during the summer, and loves the Mallathon idea.
She said: '[In the shopping centre] we have air-conditioning, first aid, water… there's everything that you need. It motivates you more when other people are doing it too.'
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