Registrations are now open for the ninth edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), a citywide community festival from 1-30 November 2025 which encourages participants to commit to 30 minutes of daily activity for 30 days.
Since its launch in 2017, DFC transforms the city into a vibrant fitness arena, inspiring more and more people to embrace healthier lifestyles through a free 30-day health and fitness activation unlike any other.
Residents and visitors alike have embraced the initiative over the last eight editions, with 2.7 million participants joining the event in 2024, marking a 244% increase in participation since 2017. With each edition, DFC empowers individuals to discover what motivates them most, while uniting the city through a simple yet powerful message: 30 minutes of exercise daily for 30 days (30×30).
For those ready to push themselves, the 2025 edition brings back flagship events such as Dubai Ride presented by DP World on 2 November, and Dubai Run presented by Mai Dubai on 23 November, transforming Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai into the world’s most iconic cycling and running tracks for a day each. Dubai Stand Up Paddle presented by RTA also returns from 8-9 November at the stunning Hatta Dam. Now in its third edition, this mass-participation favourite promises to be bigger and better than ever, being extended to take place over two days.
And for the first time, a fourth flagship event joins the line-up: Dubai Yoga on 30 November, the mass yoga event closing DFC’s ninth edition with Dubai’s largest mindful exhale. More details on all of DFC’s mass-participation events will be announced shortly.
Additionally, DFC will also play host to several world-class international sporting events, further cementing the city’s reputation as a global hub for sport and wellness. Highlights include Dubai Premier Padel P1 (9-16 November), Dubai T100 Triathlon (15-16 November), Baseball United Season One (25-26 November), golf’s DP World Tour Championship (13-16 November) and the iconic Emirates Dubai 7s (28-30 November) all taking place during the month – showcasing Dubai’s growing status as one of the world’s premier sporting capitals.
Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025 is organised by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Dubai Sports Council (DSC), with the support of Presenting Partners DP World, Dubai Municipality, Mai Dubai, and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Register for free at dubaifitnesschallenge.com
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