Tens of thousands transform Dubai into one giant running track.

Dubai runners were off to a strong start. They came in pairs, groups of threes, fours, fives and more transforming the iconic Sheikh Zayed Road into one giant running track early Friday morning for the annual Dubai Run, the city's biggest, free-to-enter fun run on the penultimate day of Dubai Fitness Challenge 2021.Tens of thousands of residents, citizens and visitors woke up before the break of dawn. They headed to the World Trade Centre Metro Station to join in the 5km run route; while those who registered for the 10km route, started from the Emirates Towers Metro Station.

Participants arrived as early as 3 am to be on the frontlines at the starting point and to make the most of this fun-filled experience. Both the 5km and 10km routes started near Museum of the Future and the finish line is near Dubai World Trade Centre, with the longer route also taking in The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa routes.