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Sharjah Safari Run Returns For Fourth Edition This October With Four Race Categories!

Sharjah Safari Run is returning for the fourth edition on October 4th, and here’s all about it.

by Anupriya Mishra
Sharjah Safari Run Returns For Fourth Edition This October With Four Race Categories!
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/shjsafari

The Sharjah Sports Council has announced that it is preparing for the fourth edition of Sharjah Safari Run. This is the perfect event for people who like to run. Sharjah Safari Run returns on October 4th, and it is building on the turnout of the past year’s events. Here’s all you need to know about this development relating to the much-awaited sports event.

Sharjah Safari Run Returns For Fourth Edition In October

Sharjah Safari Run is returning for the fourth edition on October 4th. This year, the race coincides with the opening of the fifth season of the Sharjah Safari. It is one of the premier tourist attractions in the emirate, and the event will be available in four race categories.

There Will Be Four Categories Of Races

With the event being designed for runners of all ages and skills, the race categories include 10 km, 5 km, 3 km, and 1 km. Additionally, the organisers have set a target for 600 participants.

As revealed in a report by Gulf News, the event in the morning will begin with a sequential kickoff at 6:15 AM. This will wrap up by 9 AM. Participants will receive a commemorative medal, and special honours will be given to the top three finishers of each category.

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Sharjah Safari Returns For Fifth Season

At this point, it’s worth mentioning that Sharjah Safari is returning for a new season. Offering visitors plenty of things to explore, this is a popular family-friendly destination. It is home to more than 120 species of animals and 50,000 creatures. Whether it’s birds or lions, you will find many of them in 12 distinct areas that are inspired by Africa. Tickets can be booked online. Moreover, new experiences will be available to visitors in the fifth season. Offering exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at selected times, this would allow people to get a look at the daily animal care and specialists at work.

So, if all of these details sound good to you, don’t forget to sign up for the race or maybe even plan a visit to the park for a new season.

When: October 4th

Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/shjsafari

FAQs

When is Sharjah Safari Run happening?

Sharjah Safari Run is taking place on October 4th, and will be hosted by Sharjah Sports Council.

What are the four categories of Sharjah Safari Run?

Four categories of races will be available during Sharjah Safari Run, which include 10 km, 5 km, 3 km, and 1 km.

Anupriya Mishra | Senior Content Writer

Anupriya Mishra is a Senior Content Writer at Curly Tales with 8 years of experience creating stories around food, travel, fashion, entertainment, lifestyle, and pop culture. She holds a Master’s degree in History from the University of Delhi. When she’s not busy checking out the newest eateries in town, you’ll find her binge-watching K-dramas and reading romance novels.

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First Published: September 26, 2026 2:53 PM