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MAKE A WISH RUN 2026 PRESENTED BY ADFD
Under the patronage of HH Sheikha Sheikha Bint Saif Al Nahyan, the Make-A-Wish Run returns on Saturday 25th of January 2026 to Al Hudayriyat Island
The Make-A-Wish Run is supported by ADFD, Modon and Al Ain Water supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE's mission in granting wishes of children suffering from chronic or terminal ailments.
Join us for the 8th edition of Make-A-Wish Run on 25th of January 2026 starting at Abu Dhabi Cycling Club Plaza on the beautiful Hudayriyat Island. This exciting event supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation, dedicated to bringing hope, strength, and joy to children battling critical illnesses.
Participants can choose from three race options:
7:30am 10km - A challenging course for experienced runners
7:40am 5km - A fun and energetic race for all fitness levels
7:45am 3km - A family-friendly option for all ages
Whether you're an experienced runner or just looking for a way to give back, there’s a run for everyone!
Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE
The Make-A-Wish Run promises to be a memorable day, with all proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE, which grants wishes to children in need of a little light in their lives. The funds raised will go directly toward supporting this noble cause, helping to make more wishes come true for deserving children.
Registration Details
What's included: All participants who register will receive a special Make-A-Wish t-shirt (subject to availability, including sizes), and every finisher will be awarded a commemorative medal.
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By registering for and participating in this event, I acknowledge, and accept that participation in the event may involve certain risks such as illness, injury or accidents. I voluntarily assume full responsibility for these risks and irrevocably release, discharge, and hold harmless the organizer, its sponsors, partners, and their representatives from any liability for loss, injury, damage or death that may occur during or as result of my participation, to the fullest extent permitted by law you as a participant further agree not to commence or pursue any legal proceedings against the organizer, its sponsors, partners, and their representatives in connection with such risks except where prohibited by applicable law.
I confirm I am physically fit to participate and consent to receive medical treatment if required. I agree that event staff may remove me from participation if necessary for my safety. I accept and agree to the recording and/or broadcasting of this event and hereby grant the organizers all rights (including, without limitation, copyright) and consents in perpetuity, in any and all media, without payment, liability or acknowledgement to me to use and publish my name, image, likeness or other information for the promotion of this event and future events and/or any other purposes of the organizer (including sharing with third parties for any lawful purpose). I confirm that I do not object to the use of such information in any manner and do not object to be contacted by the organizer for future marketing and promotional purposes.
Pursuant to this consent, I acknowledge that the organizer, its sponsors partners and third-party service providers may process and use my personal data for lawful purposes related to this event. To the fullest permitted by law, I release them from any liability arising from such use.
This waiver is governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates.
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