Zayed Charity Run in Ethiopia draws over 4,000 participants in successful debut

The UAE hosted its first edition of the Zayed Charity Run in Ethiopia on Sunday, attracting more than 4,000 male and female athletes who covered a distance of 5 km across Meskel Square. 

Competitions were held across categories for People of Determination and elite runners' in both men’s and women’s events, with a prize pool totalling AED150,000.

Mohammed Hilal Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee, highlighted the event’s role in supporting humanitarian and medical initiatives, reflecting the UAE’s global commitment to charitable work.

He also thanked the Ethiopian government, the Ministry of Sport, and all supporting entities, as well as the UAE Embassy in Ethiopia, for their role in the event’s success.