Put on your sneakers and tighten your shoelaces - the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 2025 is back, inspiring everyone across the city to get active, stay healthy, and make fitness a way of life. Running from 1 to 30 November 2025, this ninth edition invites residents and visitors to join the Dubai 30x30 movement - committing to 30 minutes of exercise daily for 30 days.

This year’s edition, themed “Find Your Challenge,” coincides with the UAE’s Year of Community, focusing on unity, connection, and collective wellbeing. With free fitness villages, community hubs, and over 30 days of high-energy activities across Dubai, the 2025 Challenge is set to be the city’s most community-focused and inclusive edition yet.

Citywide Fitness for All

Whether you’re into yoga, cycling, running, HIIT, swimming, or padel, DFC has something for everyone. The city will host a wide array of free workouts, group sessions, and wellness events, all designed to help participants find their perfect fitness fit. Fitness Villages and community hubs across Dubai will offer thousands of classes led by expert trainers, with options tailored to families, women, children, and seniors.

The flagship events include:

• Dubai Ride presented by DP World (2 November) – Cycle through the heart of Dubai with routes for all ages, including a 4km Downtown loop and a 14km route along Sheikh Zayed Road.

• Dubai Run presented by Mai Dubai (23 November) – Join thousands running past Dubai’s landmarks on the world’s most scenic urban track.

• Dubai Stand-Up Paddle presented by RTA (8–9 November) – Take on Hatta Dam’s serene waters in this two-day SUP and kayaking adventure.

• Dubai Yoga (30November) – A mass yoga event bringing the city together for a collective, mindful exhale to close the month.

In addition, DFC 2025 will feature world-class international sporting events, including Dubai Premier Padel P1 (9–16 November), Dubai T100 Triathlon (15–16 November), DP World Tour Championship (13–16 November), Baseball United Season One (25–26 November), and the iconic Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens (28–30 November). These global events underscore Dubai’s growing reputation as a premier destination for sport, health, and wellness.

A Legacy of Wellness

Since its inception, Dubai Fitness Challenge has seen participation grow by an impressive 244%, with over 2.7 million participants joining in 2024 alone. Organised by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), DFC continues to strengthen Dubai’s position as a leading fitness capital and an example for cities worldwide looking to promote healthier lifestyles through inclusive, free, and accessible community programming.

Join the Movement

With every edition, the Dubai Fitness Challenge continues to prove that fitness is for everyone — easy to start, fun to maintain, and life-changing in its impact. Now’s the perfect time to take the first step toward a healthier you. Whether you walk, run, cycle, paddle, or practice yoga - every move counts.