Dubai Sports Council backs return of Women’s Epic Arabia

DUBAI: The Women’s Epic Arabia, the region’s first and only trail running series created exclusively for women, is set to return to Dubai on Nov. 1.

The event will be held at Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, with support from the Dubai Sports Council and managed by CAB Sports.

Born in the mountains of Utah, the Women’s Epic was created to give women their own space on the trails, a place to push limits, discover strength and celebrate every finish line. Today, that same mission lives on in Dubai, with the race aiming to bridge the gap for women in the running world and give more ladies the chance to feel the high of crossing a finish line, perhaps for the very first time.

“Too many women have never had the opportunity to experience what happens when you leave your comfort zone, dig deep and cross that finish line,” said Hannah Hall, event marketing for Women’s Epic Arabia.

“Women’s Epic is proud to be changing that. We’re determined to empower women in the UAE to take their first step onto the trail and discover just how unstoppable they truly are,” she added.

This year’s event will offer accessible distances for all runners: A welcoming 1 km to get started, the adventurous 5 km and 10 km challenges, and a more trying 20 km race set for future editions on more demanding terrains. At the heart of the experience is the signature Women’s Epic Bell that runners ring at each milestone kilometer, marking their progress with sound and strength.

Eisa Sharif, director, events department at Dubai Sports Council, was thrilled to see Dubai once again at the forefront of a new initiative, especially for women. “We have been led by the vision of our benevolent leaders who have always been keen to encourage us toward fresh