In support of healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability, Bupa Arabia has announced the Bupa Marathon 2024. Previously, the Marathon has taken place in Jubail and Jeddah, where it attracted a huge number of participants of all ages and abilities – this year, it will take place in Riyadh.
The Bupa Marathon 2024 will take place at Misk City in Riyadh on the 30th November, from 10am to 6pm. According to the organisers, the event is accessible for people of all ages and abilities, with 2500 competitors racing in three distances; 10 kilometres (km), 5 km and 1km.
The event is organised under the slogan ‘Your Steps, Bring Life to Our Environment’ to encourage people to take care of their health and raise environmental awareness across the region. The Bupa Arabia team will also plant trees corresponding to the number of participants in the race across the Kingdom as part of their effort to preserve the environment and support sustainability.
The event is supported by significant partners such as the Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City, the Saudi Sports for All Federation, and the Ministry of Sports, underlining collaborative efforts to promote sports and healthy living.
“We are really thrilled to host the Bupa Marathon in Riyadh”, said Alshereef Hamideddin, Sr Executive Director of Marketing at Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance. “It is more than just a sports race; it is a call to action to encourage everyone to live a healthy lifestyle and contribute to environmental preservation.”
“We anticipate seeing a significant number of participants of all ages and abilities, stressing the significance of sports in our daily life.”
The Bupa Marathon helps to achieve Saudi Vision 2030 by promoting public health and increasing citizens’ physical activity levels. This event also supports Bupa Arabia’s ‘Live Right’ Programme, which was introduced in 2022 to increase lifestyle and health awareness throughout the community. The Programme aims to motivate individuals to be more active and have a healthier lifestyle by encouraging participation in sporting activities.
Full registration details and schedules for the Bupa Marathon 2024 will be shared on their website and social media.