Join us for the annual "Walk or Cycle for Life" event on National Cancer Awareness Day, October 26th! This special event brings together communities, families, and friends to raise awareness and support for those affected by cancer. Whether you choose to walk or cycle, your participation makes a difference.

Event Highlights:

Opening Ceremony: Kick off the event with inspiring speeches from cancer survivors, healthcare professionals, and local dignitaries.
Walk or Cycle:
Choose between cycling or walking….or both…with routes through the scenic Dubai Business Bay. These routes are designed to be accessible and enjoyable for participants of all ages and fitness levels.
Wellness Village:
Explore booths featuring health screenings, nutrition advice, fitness demonstrations, and information on cancer prevention and treatment.
Memory Wall: Dedicate a moment to honor and remember loved ones affected by cancer by adding their names or messages to our Memory Wall.
Entertainment: Enjoy performances and motivational speakers throughout the day.
Kids Zone: Fun activities for children, including face painting, games, and a kids' walk.
Refreshments: Healthy snacks and beverages will be provided to keep you energized.
Participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, water, e-Certificate and participation medal. Proceeds from the event will go towards local cancer research, support programs, and awareness campaigns with Pink Caravan.

Key Details:
Event Type: Walking or Cycling
Event Dates: 26/10/2024
Distances Available: 5km, 10km, 20km

TWO SEPARATE EVENTS TO SELECT FROM:

Each walker can choose their distance on the night. Each 5km completed will equate to 10AED of their entry fee being donated to charity. Maximum course length is 20km.

You will walk the Meydan cycle track towards Business Bay, along the Dubai Canal and onto Kite beach before returning to DXBike. You are welcome to exit the track at any point. You do not need to return to DXBike.

The walk is scheduled to start from 8.00pm.

Cyclists can start from 4.00pm. You will cycle the Meydan cycle track. Each cyclist that completes 30 mins of cycling will have 15AED of their entry fee donated to charity and those that complete 1 hour (1) of cycling will have 35AED of their entry fee donated to charity.

You are welcome to cycle any distance or time however the cycle track will be closing at 7.30pm for the Walk event to commence which we welcome and encourage your to join as well!

• Cycle Race Schedule:

  3:00PM Check-in opens
  6:15PM Check-in closes
  4:00PM Cycle for Life starts
  7:30PM Cycle for Life ends
  8:00PM Walk for Life starts
  (Note: All race times are currently provisional and will be finalised one week prior to event date.)

• Walk Race Schedule:

  6:15PM Check-in opens
  7:45PM Check-in closes
  8:00PM Walk for Life starts
  2:00AM Walk for Life ends
  (Note: All race times are currently provisional and will be finalised one week prior to event date.)

• Start Guide:

  Please ensure that you have your Barcode Ticket ready on arrival. You will receive your barcode on your registration email after registering. Alternately you may find it through your Raceroster account.
  Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to the event start.
  Collect your BIB number and pins.
  Get your event t-shirt once BIB is collected.
  It is mandatory to wear your BIB number on the front of your shirt to find your photos later!
  Familiarize yourself with the race course map.
  Proceed to the start line.
  Enjoy!

• Finisher Guide:

  Keep hydrated. Grab a water at the finish line.
  Collect your Finisher medal at finish.
  Take some photos and tag us on your socials account! @racemeevents #iraceme

• Event Photos:

  Smile when you see the photographers on course and ensure your BIB is visible to easily find your photos after!
  Your event photos will be available 24hrs after the race and can be found in the RaceME website gallery page or the this registration page.

• Parking:

  Free parking is available at the event venue.
  There is limited parking at DXBike.
  Alternate Parking here: https://www.google.com/maps/place/25%C2%B009'00.5%22N+55%C2%B017'15.8%22E/@25.1501387,55.2865672,536m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d25.1501387!4d55.2877166?coh=219816&entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDgxOS4wKgBIAVAD

• Donations:

  DXBike track length: 9km
  
  Cycle for Life format:
  
  Cycle for 1 hour (or more) and have 25AED of your entry fee donated to Cancer awareness.
  Start your cycle anytime between 3.00pm and 6.15pm.
  Cycle with friends or solo.
  
  Walk for Life track length: 10km (10km walk out, 10km walk back. Total 20km)
  Walk for Life format:
  
  Walk for Life on the track, every 5KM distance you walk and have 10AED of your entry fee donated to Cancer awareness:
  Walk 5km = 10AED donated
  Walk 10km = 20AED donated
  Walk 15km = 30AED donated
  Walk 20km = 40AED donated
  Walk starts 8.00pm
  You can choose on the night which turn point to return to the start/finish
  You do NOT have to return to the finish line. End your walk where you like
  Each turn point has a bib check point which is where we calculate your distances walked.
  If you walk to the end of the route (10km) and then leave the walk you will have 20AED donated.
  If you walk to the end of the route (10km - 20km turn point) and then cross back across the 15km turn poi

• Registration Includes:

  Walk registration fee includes:
  
  Limited edition Walk for Life bib.
  Limited edition Walk for Life memorable shirt.
  Finisher medal.
  Bottled water.
  Timings.
  Downloadable e-Certificate.
  
  Cycle registration fee includes:
  
  Limited edition Cycle for Life bib
  Finisher medal
  Bottled water
  Timings
  Downloadable e-Certificate

• By what time should I arrive at the event venue?

  This depends on your chosen event. We encourage you to come as early as possible for you as this helps to minimise your waiting time to register. Events of this nature with large expected participation numbers often result in last minute delays and potential to miss the events start. We appreciate your efforts in helping us with this!
  
  Cycle for Life registration: 3.00PM - 6.15PM
  
  Walk for Life registration: 6.15PM - 7.45PM

• What are the start time(s) of the event?

  Cycle for Life Start: 3.00PM - 6.15PM
  
  Walk for Life Start: 8.00PM

• Where do I go for the event?

  DXBike - check the GOOGLE MAPS on the event page

• Race Pack / Number collection details?

  These are at the event on the day. Please come early to avoid any delays.

• Are there bag drop facilities?

  There are limited bag drop facilities. We recommend coming to the event being able to carry all your belongings.

• Will there be support stations? If yes, how many, where, providing what support?

  There are no support stations for the Cycle for Life.
  
  There are support stations at all the turn points for the Walk for Life.

• Are there any food and beverage options at the venue?

  Yes there are! DXBike has a great selection of restaurants and coffee shops for you to explore on the day or night.

• What estimated time will the event finish?

  For the Cycle for Life event there is 3.5hrs to complete your 1hr time. You are free to cycle more should you choose.
  
  For the Walk for Life event the start time is 8.00pm and the course will close at 2.00am. This allows for 6hrs to complete a maximum of 20km on the course.

• Where can I find the results to the event?

  These can be found in multiple ways to help you!
  
  1 - through this registration page using the link on the left hand site of the page 'Results'
  2 - Through the RaceME website (www.raceme.ae) using the menu system at the top of the page.
  3 - Using the link www.raceme.ae/results
  4 - finding the QR code at the venue, normally on large signs or on your bib!

• Can i wear headphones whilst participating in the event?

  RaceME has adopted a lenient stance of allowing non-competitive runners to use music players and cell phones, but at the same time we urge all runners to rather run without music, and if you insist on running with music, rather run with the volume turned down, or with just one earplug in place. Of course, very few runners with MP3 players actually heed this advice, and while this usually does not cause too many problems in road running – except for making some runners a bit anti-social – it is a growing problem in running in the UAE.
  
  Bottom line: Running with music is more risky for your safety and can cause other runners frustration, but if done carefully and with consideration for others, you can still run with your favorite tunes. Just ensure the particular event allows it, and very important, make sure you do not start singing along to your favorite tunes. Especially if you don’t have a great singing voice!
  
  Please note it is still a disqualification offense to run with music, ear