Dubai Fitness Challenge ends with over 3 million participants

Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 2025 has wrapped up its most comprehensive edition yet, with a record-breaking participation of over 3 million, proving that Dubai has truly embraced the vision of becoming one of the world's most active cities.

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An initiative of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the ninth edition saw the "Find Your Challenge" tagline come alive throughout November as residents and visitors discovered their perfect path to the 30x30 goal - 30 minutes of daily activity for 30 consecutive days.

The invitation to "Find Your Challenge" resonated across the city, transforming Dubai into an open-air fitness hub where everyone - regardless of age, ability or fitness level - discovered activities that motivated them most.

The numbers proved it. Dubai Ride presented by DP World welcomed a record 40,327 cyclists. Dubai Run presented by Mai Dubai shattered expectations with over 307,000 runners-a staggering 307 per cent increase since the inaugural edition in 2019, cementing its status as the world's largest free community run.