Active Abu Dhabi is an initiative by Emirates Foundation and PureHealth.
The challenge is split into several categories. The flagship event is a 1,000km walk – equivalent to around 24 marathons – starting from Al Sila, through the Liwa desert and past Jabel Hafeet, out to Al Ain, before ending in Al Wathba. The group will walk on average 33km a day, passing 30 landmarks of cultural, historical and environmental significance.
Ten athletes will be participating in the walk, including Mansour Al Dhaheri, Faisal Alketbi, Khalifa Almazrouei, Ayesha Almemari, Khalfan…
