Cancer Run by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi - 2025 Abu Dhabi
“It’s my first marathon which really a great exprience ”
“We could not access our run records after the race. Our trackers did not work, 3 of us. We were not given bags initially. ”
“Thank you for the amazing event!”
“Thank you for organizing this event ”
“A great race well run”
“Well organized and event was fun”
“التنظيم ممتاز والفعاليات ممتازه ولاكن هناك مشكلة بوقت السباق تم ابلاغنا بان السباق يبدأ ٦ صباحا وتم تأخير الوقت الى الساعة ٧ صباحا غير ذلك الطقس بارد جدا بوقت الصباح يجب ان يكون السباق من الافضل العصر في فصل الشتاء ”
“Poor kit collection process - We were one of the first to arrive for kit collection on Friday, only to be provided with the wrong bib colours. We only realised this when we got to the starting point on race day, only to be turned back to go get the right Race Bibs, and by the time we got back, the 5k runners had already left and we were put right at the back of the 3k runners to commence our race, which ultimately led to our slow clock time, as against the bib time. ”
“I registered and paid for 5 k but staff gave the 3 k bib to me quite disappointing! But it is fun anyway.”
“As of today there are no photos......poorly organized. No toilets. Etc”
“It's fun and I enjoyed the run. thank you so much.”
“I didn’t receive the time result of my run I expected it to be sent on my email ”
“Great run for a great cause”
“Very very very very Awesome ”
“thank you for this run.”
“I would like to rate higher but sadly few things lead to this rating - not functional toilets (not possible to flush) and wait for 30min to use one, no banana after run, and no photos received. Also some attendees commented that it was difficult to know the actual start time as we did not receive a proper email about the timings, the only email I got was for bib collection. I would join again and the running route is nice, but definitely room for improvement. Thank you for organizing.”
“It was well organized and great ”
“GOOD I GOT AN I WATCH”
“It was well organized. It was fun and it was for a good cause.”
“Belle organisation et super ambiance pour une belle cause. Bravo aux organisateurs. ”
“it was a great opportunity to Support the Cleaveland for a good cause for cancer survivers and fighters. hope to participate in many such events in the future.”
“Great experience! Amazing arrangements , would be looking forward for future runs.”
“There was no hype before the race started wand no one knew where to go … everyone was hanging around inside the cycle shop …and when the race started no one could hear what the lady was saying over the microphone - with 10km people to start etc ”
“Running with a cause made it more meaningful”
“The race organized by Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi was well-arranged. However, the finisher medal did not meet expectations. Additionally, it would have been beneficial for the organizers to provide fruit or healthy breakfast options for all participants due to the early morning timing. This would be particularly helpful for kids, elderly participants, and people of determination.”
“I had fun in the event.”
“The medals should at least be different for each distance.”
“It was a great way to show support to our friends affected by Cancer”
“Should invite more sponsors and participants ”
“BIB registration issues. No fruits. Less number of toilets. Medal quality should be improved. T shirts were good. Warm up session was good. Location good. ”
“My number was not registered and didn’t receive times. On the days before race I picked up the race pack and the crew couldn’t match my name to a Bib number and happened 3 or 4 bib numbers I picked up. ”
“overall better this year.. but why less sponsor giveaways unlike before there are fruit booth aside from the water..”
“The weather was good, the location was excellent, the organizer nailed it! Kudos! Thank you!”
“The event was great and well-organized.”
“* Toilets were not sufficient around race village which was really inconvenient. * Consider chip time instead of Gun time for such crowded event. ”
“It was a great experience ”
“My race results is not recorded. I could not find my race results in the website. Medal need to be improved. Refreshments to be improved also.”
“Fantastic event. really enjoyed the marathon.”
“medal need little more good ”
“Good experience... But there is Toilet is not good it's very bad”
“It was well organized pleasant run”
“I would like to know the readings from my chip”
“So cheap medals So delayed photos So non approachable staff Better to be free of registration Not deserving for payment Even fruits are not availabel ”
“Event is good, medal low quality not good”
“Not enough information about race start, location of the start of the race. I wasn’t running 10k and I wasn’t on results list. Emailed them and dm-ed them on instagram and didn’t get response.”
“Inspiring and Well-Organized Event! The Cancer Run 2025 by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi was a fantastic event, bringing the community together for a great cause. Everything was well-organized, from the smooth registration process to the supportive volunteers and scenic route. The positive energy and unity made it a truly uplifting experience. Looking forward to next year.”
“Misleading timings mentioned No refreshmemts as mentioned on the site And its been more than 35 hours but no photographs available The Tshirts although bad quality as compared to the amount charged for registration, size color nothing available, but saw been given to friends and known people. ”
“Course needs to be accurate distance wise. 10km on the money and 5km on the money.”
“My daughter participated and it was great”
“I love the mood all the people bring and the organisation was perfect. Only one thing more restrooms are needed”
“Great, should be given at the finish line.”
“My race time was not recorded :(( When I put my name or race number, the system cannot find me. Same problem for three of my friends who ran 10K. Not great at all ”
“It was a fune vent.”
“Happy to run for them”
“Al good my new expiriance ”
“was well organised and fun. I just cant find my photos and results ”
“Awesome fun experience running into this cancer run by Cleveland clinic abu dhabi I'll never stop joining yearly into this event...love it until next cancer run ?♀️ ?♂️ ?”
“One hour late to start the race and medal bad quality”
“Thanks for the amazing cancer run event at Abu Dhabi.”
“Medal is not that good. Less toilet. I didn’t get a bag on my race kit.”
“All good just that 60 years plus should have a single category not running with 50 years old!”
“I can’t check my stats because when I search for my name or bib number it says “No records found” which is very disappointing!!! I was looking forward to it because I know I did well on my run. Why pay for this when you won’t have any records to show for it.”
“well organized and a colorful run”
“The location is great, the program is lit. Needs more toilets, activities for childrens are nice specially if you have more people on it. ”
“Medals were not as good as last year. Very few portalets and taxi were available. No free fruits and less freebees”
“I would appreciate it if you could add a few more toilets.The rest of the service was excellent.Thank you so much.”
“The race itself was nice however we could not get information for our finish times which was disappointing ”
“The race itself was nice however we could not get information for our finish times which was disappointing ”
“The race itself was nice however we could not get information for our finish times which was disappointing ”
“Many people didn't receive the right number. There was a huge mess on Friday with numbers distribution ”
“the event was good but i have a comment on medals, it’s an ordinary ones and not so customized like you can just buy it in any stationery stores. ”
“Not well organized, limited restrooms and cheap medal”
“ "Unfortunately, I didn't get my picture ? This is the only negative point in this event."”
“What a lovely day and very well managed event, loved every bit of it.. We had a roll.. Everything was taken care of, especially for kids there were activities to keep them goin.. Missed refreshments, water did quench our thirst though.. ”
“Great race track, beautiful sunset, and meaningful cause! Loved the name boards, arts and crafts, and the fun pink and green bears. The medical screening was a fantastic initiative. Just a small wish—some fruits like apples or bananas next time. Well done, Cleveland Abu Dhabi!”
“Amazing and full of fun”
“Hope to run again next time”
“Last year’s race was a bit more organized. I was running the 5k but didn’t realize that it started already. Overall really great to attend !!! Great cause! ”
“Event was great with warm up exercises”
“everything would be excellent if not the fact that most of us, participants understood that the run starts at 6am. So we basically came past 5am to wait foe an hour for the run to start.”
“Not well organized. The number they provide is not for me and now I have no result at all. No photos yet”
“Unforgettable experience, meeting new friends & old aquitance”
“I happy and thank all orgenaser ”
“Event was just fine. Medal looks cheap, must have been bought to gifts shops worth 5dhs. ”
“Bad organization. Inaccurate numbers. I didn't like the medal !!!”
“My name is not listed. They provide wrong number!! Disappointed ”
“Well organized with lots of parking”
“Maybe can put more washroom next time ?”
“Given the wrong bib numbe. I have no time and marked as didn't start :(”
“It was amazing my first time ”
“Enough water stations, although bottles were big. Goodie bag was nice. Race time was not mentioned clearly.”
“Bib and name not recorded for race. Got no time. Not even listed. Good location loads of parking. Disappointing that name never or bib registered. Checked friends as well seems some of the Friday pick ups where never scanned properly. ”
“Bad experience with organizing staff who mixed up the Bib numbers resulting in DNS !!! I could have easily get one of the top 3 if I have given the right number ”
“Well organized; not so crowded; easy parking; beautiful landscape! ”
“Email received stated start time for the race was 6am, only to be informed when I got there that race village opened at 6am and race starts at 7am. Race was nice and fun as always, very good race course. Loved it!!! ”
“My bib was not activated during the collection of race pack. I finished the run but no time result. So frustating..”
“We enjoy running but the organizers didn’t activate our bibs numbers. We run as a family all of us didn’t get the results me and my POD son run 5k my husband run 10k ”
“Not well organized event from picking up my bib until checking checking information no emails where sent about information and time of start and then when checking my number couldn't find my name and number ”
“Great event but My timing chip didn’t work ”
“Great event, ample parking available, nice open course. Start/finish line was a bit crammed.”
“Amazing Well done all services, very accommodating staffs and volunteers Freebies are much appreciated, very nice! Me and my friends had so much fun, unforgettable experience. Will join again next year.”
“Communication: no email received for bib collection or race information (out of 3, one only received the email). Raised a request to share it with the organisers, but no reply (call was logged via email confirmation). Collection of bib and shirt was slow, an need to collect a t-shirt tag before collection. Non organised parking marshals. Starting area was crowded, Starting point was not the best location. Route, marshals and water stations are good No banana end of race which is important”
“Not enough toilets to accommodate everyone ”
“I will attend again in the next event.”
“Thank you that is one opp to come together with my colleagues as one”
“التنظيم جيد والفعاليات ممتازة وسباق ممتع ولاكن كان هناك تأخير بداية السباق ولم يتم اعلان المشاركين بتأخير السباق حتى الساعه 7 مما أثر على عمليات التسخين قبل السباق”
“Great event love it, waiting for nexttime ”
“It was well organized and most importantly, there was parking”
“Greatly organized and seamlessly executed ”
“Not very well organized. No information received on race start times. No sufficient toilets. Organizers should make better effort. ”
“My little boy was looking on the banana and apple at the end of the finishing line :) but it the event went well.”
“Its was great event ❤️”
“So I was given the wrong color bib and my time was never recorded or recognized buy you my daughter was the same it was a shit show is all I could say ”
“Very well organised. Gifts were well spread. Stalls were great excitement. Well done ”
“Overall the cancer run is properly organized. My only comment is that the wash room is not enough for the big participant in the event. I need to wait for 20-30 mins in the queue. However the location is better than in Al maryah island. ”
“The race track is longer than what is declared. The result is not on time. ”
“It was organized, and good location for the event. However, they should have give banana or apple at the end of the race, like other events did. ”
“Not well organized. They gave a bib number that was not linked to my name and I ended up marked as I didn't start the race while I did completely with a very good time ”
“Not very well organized and didn’t have any fruits or snacks on the finish line. The water bottle during the course and after were too big”
“Great event and a great atmosphere.”
“Overall a great event, however I was given a 3km bib at registration (should have been a 5km bib. I was initially not on the results at all. Lastly, the 5km run was longer, being 5.36km. Award ceremony was super efficient. ”
“We couldnt hear them calling the start once they said go to the start line the microphone couldnt be heard. They also had only 2 toilets for all those people and I queued for 30 minutes and almost missed the start of my race ”
“Fantastic event, atmosphere & turn out to raise awareness for cancer. ”
“I had entered the 5K, but my number was for the 3K and they wouldn't let me in if it was a 5K at the start. I didn't know which distance to run and in the end I didn't get a time. It was very frustrating because I would have been in second or third place in my age group.”
“Great run for a good cause”
“Goed georganiseert , alles klopte . Bereikbaarheid goed. ”
“It was a fun event.”
“Poor toilet facitilites and poor medal”
“The route was great it was beautiful to see the sunrise andvits one of never done before. It was nice having a variety of colours to choose from for the t-shirt. However, when I went to pick up my race badge I was told the system was done and was handed any number. This unfortunately was to my detriment as I was given a 3k number not 5k and was unable to receive my race results. This had happened to multiple people and it is truly disappointing as I enter all the runs. Also no Fruit ”
“Its my 1st time to join a run and its amazing! Well organized and organizers are good.! Would love to join again”
“race could be better marked, cups for water stations not entire bottles.”
“Well organized. Nice route. Enough water points.”
“It was an outstanding event ??, many thanks ? ”
“I didnt see my result bib no 576. I finished 10k but im.not there in the list”
“I wish the medal is the ribbon shape lavander is support for all types of cancer.”
“A lot of people for this beautiful race”
“The SMS gave me the wrong date for race pack collection - i ended up collecting on race day Bob and t shirt collection was chaotic- no signage, t shirts should have been packed with the bibs Race info said no bag drop but there was a bag drop Not enough toilets - people didn’t have time to go before their race as the queue was so long Finish line was misleading - flags were put up too early ”
“Run for a great cause”
“Fun run! The timings were off as my official time did not match the timing on my watch for a difference of 40sec!!! The lady doing MC was absolutely terrible!!!”
“Nice route, nice supporting vendors, nice atmosphere, well-organised. No post-race fruit snacks, no photos, no chip time. Liked there was a choice of t-shirt colour. Would do it again.”
“It was a great experience”
“It was fun, but i got little freebies.. the line was not followed”
“I enjoyed the run. It was fun especially with good friends...”
“Dissapointed I didn’t get my results. I only after realized when I got home that I needed to scan a QR code. Maybe better to send by an email. ”
“No fruits Toilet not enougy No photos for the runner Not lively”
“Race pack collection was very slow and the staff gave me and my kids 5km(red) race bibs even though we entered the 3km race. I told the person working at the time but she assured me it was correct. On race day we did not receive our race timings, most likely because of the wrong bib. Very dissapointing. Race was fine. The starting area was a bit narrow, but other than that all good. ”
“Great one. I did my best 10k and best 5k in that run”
“Arrangements at race village was not well arranged … there was no refreshments after run Collecting kits timings was very limited No proper communication about timings of the race Last year everything was well arranged and manger which held on Maryah Island outside of Cleveland But this year it was all messed up ”
“Sponsors were less like the medal. Unlike any other Abu Dhabi sports council run events. ”
“I enjoyed the race. It was fun!”
“The event was well organised ”
“Amazing !! very well organized ”