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Al Etihad
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Over 3,000 runners participate in One Run race in Abu Dhabi
25 May 2025 17:32 ABU DHABI (WAM)Abu Dhabi hosted the One Run international running race, recognised as the world's largest half marathon, on May 24, 2025, at Hudayriyat Island.A collaborative effort between the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Hero League, the event saw more than 3,000 male and female participants choose from four race categories—half marathon, 10 kilometers, 5 kilometers, and 1 kilometer—catering to individuals of all ages and fitness race aligns with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council's mission to promote healthy lifestyles, and foster a strong sports culture within the community, aiming to make sports an integral part of daily life and enhance the quality of life in the its inception in 2017, One Run has seen exponential growth, earning a spot in the Guinness World Records twice. The race expanded internationally in 2023, and was held in 15 countries in 2024, reflecting its global appeal and significance.
Express Tribune
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Half Marathon 'One Run' 2025: Karachi to host global for second year on May 24
Karachi will once again welcome thousands of runners as it hosts the global One Run Half Marathon on Saturday, May 24, for the second consecutive year. Organised in collaboration with the international Hero League, the event will see over 2,000 participants take part in Karachi alone, joining more than 200,000 runners across the world. Billed as the world's largest half marathon, One Run unites runners from across continents in a synchronised celebration of fitness and community spirit. This year's race in Karachi will start at the Emaar Sales Center in DHA, featuring a scenic coastal route along the city's shoreline. In addition to the flagship 21.1 km half marathon, local organisers have arranged 1 km, 5 km, and 10 km races to make the event accessible to runners of all ages and experience levels — from seasoned athletes to first-timers and families. 'We're thrilled to partner with One Run for the second time, further solidifying Pakistan's presence on the global sports stage,' said Shoaib Nizami, CEO of Sports in Pakistan. 'This event will continue to showcase our sports talent, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality to the world.' Alongside Pakistan, countries such as Poland, Germany, and Japan will see participation in this year's race. The largest number of international participants will come from Russia, where over 180,000 runners will take part in the event known locally as One Run began in Russia in 2017 across 10 cities. It expanded rapidly over the years, going international in 2023 with races held in China, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Tajikistan, and Belarus. A landmark edition in 2020 earned two Guinness World Records for the largest number of cities participating in a simultaneous half marathon. This year, over 40,000 additional runners from countries including Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, India, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Venezuela and others are also expected to join. Karachi's hosting of the event reflects a growing interest in mass participation sports in Pakistan and underscores the city's capacity to be part of major global sporting movements.
Al Etihad
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi Sports Council to host One Run community race in the emirate
23 Apr 2025 15:16 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Abu Dhabi will host the One Run race on May 25, 2025 at Hudayriyat Island. The event is a collaborative effort between Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and Hero can choose from four race categories – a half marathon, 10km, 5km, and 1km races – catering to individuals of all ages and fitness race aligns with the ADSC's mission to promote healthy lifestyles and foster a strong sports culture within the community, aiming to make sports an integral part of daily life and enhance the quality of life in the held on the same day worldwide and recongnised at the world's largest half marathon, the ninth edition of the One Run International Running Race is anticipated to attract participants from more than 30 countries, including Russia, Cameroon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Morocco, China, Serbia, Pakistan, Argentina, Venezuela, India, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kuwait, Tajikistan, Nepal, Turkey, Yemen, Greece, Belarus, Egypt, Slovenia, South Africa, Peru, Togo, Brazil, Armenia, Malaysia, Jordan, and Director of the Events Sector at ADSC, Talal Mustafa Al Hashmi, said, "We are honoured to partner with Hero League in organising this event at Hudayriyat Island, which has become a premier destination for sports activities in Abu Dhabi.""The One Run race is part of our ongoing efforts to support community initiatives and promote sports as a daily habit, contributing positively to the emirate's quality of life."Since its inception in 2017, the One Run International Running Race has seen exponential growth, earning a spot in the Guinness World Records twice. The race expanded internationally in 2023 and was held in 15 countries in 2024, reflecting its global appeal and significance.
