The UAE Moved This Weekend | Marathon, Cricket, Baseball & More

Major Headline Events

Cricket – DP World ILT20
Matches took place across Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai for the first time in the same weekend.
Desert Vipers remain undefeated this season: 6 wins from 6.
Strong crowds and momentum building as the competition progresses.

Abu Dhabi Marathon
Record-breaking event with 307,000 attendees across the weekend.
Men’s winner: Kaan Özbilen - Time: 2:07:27
Women’s winner:

One of the biggest mass-participation sporting events in the region.

Baseball United – United Series 1
Playoff series between Mumbai Cobras and Middle East Falcons.
Cobras won Game 1.
Falcons bounced back to win Games 2 and 3.
Game 3 final score: Falcons won 8–1, dominant performance.
Falcons crowned champions of the inaugural United Series 1.

Health, Wellness & Endurance

Festival of Health – Abu Dhabi
Large-scale health and wellness activation.
Focus on community, prevention, and active lifestyles.

Biohacking Summit – Dubai
3-day event at JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay.

Strong international presence.
Focus on longevity, performance, recovery, and tech.

Running & Community Events
Sketches Half Marathon – Dubai Design District
NMC Community Run – Ripe Market (Sunday)
Beach Run Festival – Kite Beach
Dubai Canal Run & Dubai Duathlon – Tolerance Bridge
Dubai Canal Paddle – part of the same activation
Superhero Run – Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi

Multisport & Outdoor Racing
Asia Triathlon West Asia Championships – Fujairah
6th Fujairah International Triathlon

Mountain Biking
XC5 – Round 2 at Fujairah Adventure Park (MTB focus)

Trail Running
Skyline Trail Edition – Wadi area (results TBC)

Combat Sports & Festivals
Kickboxing KO2 – Community Season 1

Annual Al Yasat Festival – Al Saleh Community Harbour

Youth & School Sport
World Schools Festival
Day 1 kicked off with rugby
International school participation



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