One of the world’s most popular sports wearable brands, Garmin, in partnership with Amit Retail today announced the launch of the Garmin Fitness Festival in Dubai. Taking place at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday November 30, the annual fitness festival aims to bring the entire community together to celebrate healthy living and participate in various fitness and fun activations. The event will feature a series of run races across gender and ages, along with an incredible entertainment packed village,and exciting awards for the winners.

Over 15 adult races, and 15 kids races will feature in distances from 100m to 10km throughout Saturday 30 November, in a celebration of fitness and fitness activities, driven by the iconic Garmin brand. The UAE National Day will also be celebrated at the event with several initiatives produced to commemorate this occasion.

The Garmin Fitness Festival event is the first of a series of Garmin inspired activities designed to improve fitness across the population of UAE and the GCC.  Mr. Abdulaziz Abdulla, Group Managing Director, Amit International Group and Garmin UAE brand representative was excited for the event to be launched “Garmin is such an iconic fitness brand, we wanted to establish an event that enables the people of UAE and eventually GCC to come together and celebrate their fitness.”

Adult races will run throughout the day with race distances of 10km, 5km, and 1 mile.  A special 3km race will take place early morning and a 5k night race will be delivered for anyone who wants to run in fancy dress.  Races for the under 18’s, will see formats range from 100m (for the really young) right up to 5km – with relays also features for school kids (and an adult option).

Manvinder Singh Chadha, General Manager Amit Retail LLC, and Garmin UAE is aware of Garmin’s positive impact on the fitness world: “The development of Garmin products has enabled people to be fitter and more aware than ever before, and this day will allow more and more people to learn about how fitness can improve your overall lifestyle”.

The day will also feature a huge Race Village with lots of activities and free to visit for all to enjoy.  The Fitness Village will feature the Garmin Zone where you can test out the products and take part in challenges with a special OCR course set up by the new Arabian Warrior team, activations for several of Dubai’s best gyms, as well as fitness challenges set by some of the region’s most impactful running and fitness influencers. The village will also feature the Spinney’s Family Picnic area, and a party zone in partnership with McGettigan’s, with entertainment later in the day.  Food and beverage options will be available to purchase throughout the day, and many fitness and wellness brands will be on site to offer advice on nutrition, wellness, and fitness.

Tim Spurling, General Manager Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and India, Fitness Outdoor and Marine, commented: “Dubai (and the Middle East) is such an important player now in sports.  To add an epic community day that is owned and driven by Garmin is a very positive step for us, and we can’t wait to hear about the success.”

Tickets are on sale now with prices starting from 50 AED.  Every race ticket includes a t-shirt, and a unique race medal sculpted from recycled plastic.  Podium prizes will also be provided for selected key races, including with some of Garmin’s best products! Full details to be announced on the race website.

For full details of the race head to www.garminfitnessfestival.com.