Registrations now open for Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025

Dubai Fitness Challenge is back this November 2025 and it is bigger than ever

The popular city-wide movement runs from November 1 to 30 and is encouraging everyone to get moving for 30 minutes a day for 30 days. The Dubai Fitness Challenge was launched in 2017 by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, the challenge has grown year after year. Last year saw 2.7 million people take part, which is more than double the number from the very first edition.

This year’s theme

The 2025 edition is all about finding what works for you. The theme is called ‘Find Your Challenge’ and it invites everyone to try new activities and discover ways to stay active, no matter your age or fitness level.

The big events at Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025

The challenge is best known for its huge mass-participation events and this year there are four to look forward to.

Dubai Ride presented by DP World takes place on Sunday November 2 and will see cyclists of all levels pedalling down a traffic-free Sheikh Zayed Road.
Dubai Run presented by Mai Dubai is on Sunday November 23. Thousands of runners will take over Downtown Dubai in what has become the world’s largest fun run.
Dubai Stand Up Paddle presented by RTA returns to Hatta Dam from November 8 to 9. This year it has been extended to two days so even more people can get involved.
Dubai Yoga makes its debut on Sunday November 30. The event will close this year’s challenge with Dubai’s biggest yoga session.

Fitness villages and free activities

Throughout the month there will be three free fitness villages across the city. Expect everything from workout classes and ladies-only areas to basketball, padel, football and volleyball courts.

Neighbourhood hubs will also host daily activities with group workouts and fun sessions open to everyone. On top of that, thousands of free classes will take place across Dubai.