Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, is inviting the community to take part in Run for Impact: Saving the Arabian Sand Cat, on Sunday, 25 October 2026, at Yas Bay Waterfront on Yas Island.
Held in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Al Ain Zoo, EllisDon, and ZUBLIN Construction LLC, the event reflects a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement. It supports efforts to protect the Arabian Sand Cat in Abu Dhabi’s deserts, a key initiative under the Conservation pillar of IMPACT by Miral, its strategic platform for funding and delivering meaningful social and environmental impact across Abu Dhabi.
The Run for Impact community event aims to promote active, healthy lifestyles, while raising awareness of the UAE’s wildlife and biodiversity conservation. Through a registration fee of AED 50, runners and participants will contribute directly to IMPACT by Miral. Their contributions will go towards research and conservation initiatives to safeguard the Arabian Sand Cat, one of the region’s most elusive desert animals and listed as endangered on the Abu Dhabi Red List of Species.
Open to all ages and fitness levels, the event offers participants a choice of 3km, 5km, and 10km race distances. The 10km race sets off at 6:45 am, followed by the 5km at 7:00 am and the 3km at 7:15 am, giving everyone the chance to join at a pace and distance that suits them.
Participants can also enjoy a variety of fun and interactive activities hosted by Al Ain Zoo from 6:00 am – 10:00 am. Designed to raise awareness of the Arabian Sand Cats, the family-friendly experiences include themed face painting, photo opportunities, and educational trivia challenges with exciting prizes.
Exclusive event merchandise will also be available, offering participants additional ways to support the cause and take home a meaningful reminder of their contribution to wildlife conservation. The community event will conclude with an awards ceremony, with winners receiving theme park tickets.
Event Details:
- Location: Yas Bay Waterfront
- Event Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026
- Start Times: activities from 6:00 am onwards; Run starts at 6:45 am
- Awards Ceremony: 9:00 am
- Race Bib Collection: Sunday, 25 October 2026 from 5:30 am
Registration for this event is mandatory.
- Registration Fee: AED 50 (proceeds directly fund Arabian Sand Cat research and conservation initiatives under IMPACT by Miral)
- Registration Link: https://in.abudhabimarathon.events/run-for-impact?currentPage=select-competition
