50 Emirati Runners Carry Message of Giving to Beijing
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir)
Published: September 09, 2026 | 08:30 PM
HUAIROU, Beijing, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 09th Sep, 2026) The Organising Committee of the Zayed Charity Run, in partnership with the Government of Huairou District of the People’s Republic of China, has announced the completion of preparations for the 2026 Zayed Charity Run and Huairou Great Wall Marathon, scheduled to take place on 27 September in Huairou, Beijing, for the second consecutive year.
The event will bring together 15,000 participants, including 50 Emirati runners, in a celebration that combines sport, humanitarian action, and stronger bonds between peoples. Following the success of last year’s edition, the return of the event further strengthens the Zayed Charity Run’s presence in China and advances its global mission of giving and serving communities.
The event is organised in cooperation with the People’s Government of Huairou District of Beijing Municipality, the Beijing Athletics Association, and the District Sports Bureau. It is supported by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Beijing, alongside the sponsorship of leading UAE companies, including ADNOC, L’IMAD, Mubadala, and EDGE.
The programme features a 42-kilometre marathon and a 21-kilometre half marathon, both classified as A1-level events by the Chinese Athletics Association.
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Mohammed Hilal Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Zayed Charity Run, stated:
"Our return to Beijing for a second consecutive year reflects the success of the previous edition and the growing confidence in the run as an international platform that brings together sport and humanitarian values."
"Through this edition, we are building on the success achieved last year, while the Zayed Charity Run continues at every destination to carry the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his enduring values of extending a helping hand and serving humanity."
He added:
"We are proud of our growing partnership with our Chinese partners and the organising authorities, and of the close cooperation that has enabled the Run to return for a second consecutive year. We look forward to the 2026 edition establishing the Zayed Charity Run as a global platform that brings people together through sport, giving, and humanitarian action."
He also expressed gratitude to the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Beijing for its continued support and its role in strengthening cooperation and coordination between the Emirati and Chinese sides.
