This first-of-its-kind run in Dubai brings together art, movement and community
Swap your usual run for something a little more creative this April. Dubai’s first Art Run invites participants to move in this unique wellness experience that brings together movement, art and cultural discovery within the unique landscape of Expo City Dubai.
Art Run is a new community racing concept launched in partnership with Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, Expo City Dubai and House of Arts.
انضموا إلينا في تجربة ‘درب الفن’ الجديدة، بالشراكة مع ‘هيئة الثقافة والفنون في دبي’، و’مدينة إكسبو دبي’، و’بيت الفن’.
رحلة فنية خارج جدران المعارض التقليدية، تلتقي فيها رياضة الجري بالإبداع، مع محطات ملهمة وتجربة تفاعلية تتيح لكم ابتكار عمل فني جماعي.الأماكن محدودة، سجّلوا الآن… pic.twitter.com/4RrG90Rzfv
— Dubai Culture (@DubaiCulture) March 26, 2026
Dubai is already an open-air art gallery, and this race further solidifies it. Art Run extends viewing art beyond the walls of a gallery while blending art and wellness. Beyond upping your heart rate, you will enjoy curated stops and contribute to a collective artwork.
To sign up, you will have to pick from three different distances (laps): 2.5km (one lap), 5km (two laps) and 10km (four laps) and sign up.
Take a look at the course below.
The race is open to runners of all ages and costs Dhs50. Included in the ticket is a t-shirt, a medal and refreshments. There will be water stations across the venue and at the start and finish lines, but you are welcome to carry your own.
Do note there are no prize winners, as this is a fun community run without any timing – so zero pressure to perform.
*From street art to sculpture parks: how Dubai is becoming an open-air gallery*
Art Run takes place on Saturday, April 18, from 6pm. The desks open at 5pm, and you have to check-in and collect your run pack with your bib by 5.30pm.
Sound like something you want to attend? Plan with friends and register here quickly, because spots are limited.
Upon registering, you will be emailed all the information for the event, including the run course, briefing and parking information, a few days in advance.
Race you to the starting line!
The details:
Where: Art Run, Expo City Dubai
When: Saturday, April 18, 2026. Registrations at 5pm race at 6pm
Cost: Dhs50 per person
Contact: @expocitydubai
Images: Dubai Culture
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