Run In Snow This Summer As ‘Coolest Race’ Makes Come Back In Dubai

Summer is here and it would be awesome to have some snow time in this scorching heat as the DXB Snow Run returns on the frosty tracks of Ski Dubai on May 21.

Now in its fourth edition, DXB Snow Run (which was first staged in 2020 after the Covid-19 restrictions) has been touted as the “coolest race to beat the summer heat”. It is also aimed at “fostering a winter sports culture across the region and nurturing emerging snow sports athletes, aside from promoting a healthy and active lifestyle” among residents and visitors.

Details of the upcoming DXB Snow Run were shared by the organisers, Dubai Sports Council and Ski Dubai, during a Press conference on Wednesday at Snow Cinema.

The popular indoor ski venue will turn into a frosty racecourse. DXB Snow Run will take place on Sunday, May 21, starting at 6.30 am. It is open to all runners between 15 and 70 years who want to conquer either the 3km (three loops around Ski Dubai) or 5km (five loops around Ski Dubai) racecourse at a freezing temperature of -4 degrees Celsius.

DXB Snow Run involves going up an elevated ski slope, so even though it’s chilly, it could still get sweaty – so, everyone’s advised to bring a change of clothes after the race.