Dubai hosted a series of major fitness events throughout November 2025, under the "Find Your Challenge" initiative. Key activities included the Dubai Ride cycling event, the Dubai Run, and the Dubai Paddle Challenge.
The Dubai Ride, held on November 2nd and sponsored by DP World, transformed Sheikh Zayed Road into the world's premier cycling track, with 40,327 participants. The Dubai Run, sponsored by My Dubai, saw a record-breaking 307,000 runners on both a 5km family-friendly route and a 10km course for various skill levels. The Dubai Paddle Challenge, organized by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, expanded to a two-day program at Hatta Dam, featuring free paddling and kayaking sessions, along with sunset yoga classes. The month concluded with the Dubai Yoga event, a group session at sunset in Za'abeel Park with a panoramic view of the Burj Khalifa.
In total, the events, aimed at the 30×30 goal of 30 minutes of daily activity for 30 consecutive days, attracted over 3 million participants. Launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the initiative reinforced Dubai's vision as one of the world's most active cities and attracted global sports stars like Roberto Carlos and Rory McIlroy.
