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There’s A Running Society For Women In Abu Dhabi That Lets You Explore Hidden Spots In The City

The Running Society in Abu Dhabi is run by Emirati fitness enthusiast Mariam Bahlooq. Here’s all about it!

by Anupriya Mishra
There’s A Running Society For Women In Abu Dhabi That Lets You Explore Hidden Spots In The City

People who like to run will understand that it is one outdoor activity that can truly make you feel at ease. And there is one such running club, which is located in Abu Dhabi that makes for the perfect Running Society for women. Yes, it’s taking the women in the emirate across beautiful hidden spots, and we are here to tell you all about it.

The Running Society For Women In Abu Dhabi

The Running Society in Abu Dhabi is run by Emirati fitness enthusiast Mariam Bahlooq. Bringing together women of varying abilities for short runs together, they are all rediscovering the beauty of Abu Dhabi. The Running Society organise many retreats where they get to discover hidden gems and locations across Abu Dhabi. Exploring locations from Khaleej Al Arabi Park to Maqta bridge and Public Art Abu Dhabi, these are all worth checking out.

As mentioned in a report by Khaleej Times, Mariam is from Dubai and she moved to Abu Dhabi about 12 years ago after getting married. However, during the pandemic, she discovered the beauty of the emirate, as she was recovering after giving birth to her twins. After she shared some of the most beautiful pictures and videos from her running trips, people started to reach out, asking about where to run with her. And so gradually, the Running Society was born.

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Exploring The Beauty Of The Emirate

In fact, she completed an ultramarathon, wherein she ran 60 km across Abu Dhabi during the UAE National Day to pay tribute to the country. At the moment, the Running Society is doing three runs per week. On Tuesdays, they do run for beginners; on Wednesdays, the sessions are for experienced runners; while on the weekends, the run is open to women of all ages. Priced at AED55 per person, these running sessions are capped to 16 runners.

So, if you also have a penchant for this sport and want to venture out, don’t forget to reach out to the Running Society, and you might just find some like-minded friends as you explore the beauty of Abu Dhabi.

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First Published: January 22, 2025 1:00 PM