Run for Hope: Cancer Run 2026 returns to Dubai on February 7

Cancer Run 2026 is set to take place at Dubai Festival City on Saturday, February 7, 2026, supported by Dubai Sports Council and announced by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, with Plan b Group organising the event.

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The goal is community participation, cancer awareness, and highlighting the role of healthy lifestyle choices alongside prevention, screening, and early detection.

Who it’s for and race distances

This is designed to be inclusive, with distances that suit different ages and fitness levels: 1km, 3km, 5km, and 10km.

 
Whether you’re walking with family or racing for a time, the format makes it easy to choose a distance that matches your current level.

Registration details and entry fees

Registration is open via Premier Online with limited slots. Fees are: AED 50 (children) and AED 75 (adults), with a registration deadline four days before race day.

Prizes for competitive runners

Cash prizes (male and female categories) are listed for:

• 10K: AED 2,000 (1st), AED 1,500 (2nd), AED 1,000 (3rd)
  
  

• 5K: AED 1,500 (1st), AED 1,000 (2nd), AED 750 (3rd)
  
  

What to expect on the day

The event includes:

• Hydration stations and medical support along the routes
  
  

• Health awareness booths, family activities, and engagement with medical professionals, reinforcing the message that regular check-ups and early detection matter
  
  

A simple way to prepare for 1K to 10K

You do not need a complex plan. Aim to build repeatable habits that support health and performance.

General guidance for adults is 150 minutes of moderate activity per week plus muscle-strengthening on 2 days.

If you’re doing 1K or 3K

• 2 to 3 sessions per week of brisk walking, easy jogs, or run-walk intervals
  
  

• Keep it comfortable. Your win is finishing feeling good
  
  

If you’re doing 5K

• 3 sessions per week: 2 easy sessions + 1 slightly faster or longer session
  
  

• Add 1 strength session weekly to support legs and joints
  
  

If you’re doing 10K

• 3 to 4 sessions per week: 2 easy runs, 1 longer easy run, 1 optional light speed session
  
  

• Keep most runs easy so you arrive healthy to race day
  
  

If you want a structured conditioning option that supports running fitness, add one class like CrossHiit Classes weekly to build stamina and resilience without overcomplicating your training.

Hydration and recovery basics

Hydration stations help, but your day-to-day habits matter more. Use the Water Intake calculator to set a realistic daily target, then keep it consistent.

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