Cancer Run 2026 Sets Guinness World Record In Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, Feb 2 (Bernama-WAM) -- Cancer Run 2026 presented by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and organised by Plan b Group has achieved a historic milestone by setting a new Guinness World Record title for Most Nationalities in a Run at its Abu Dhabi edition on Sunday at Hudayriyat Island.

Supported by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the event saw the participation of 71 nationalities, bringing together cancer warriors, runners, families, communities, cultures and health advocates from across the country in a show of solidarity to combat cancer, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

The event has established itself as a one-of-a-kind annual campaign to promote regular cancer screening, general awareness and active lifestyles across the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

It aligned with the nation’s goal of creating a healthier and happier society, as well as with Abu Dhabi’s recent initiatives on cancer awareness, research and treatment, including the opening of a high-potency facility to manufacture oncology drugs.

The event featured 1-kilometre (km), 3km, 5km, and 10km categories.

The Dubai edition of Cancer Run 2026 is set to take place on Feb 7 at Dubai Festival City, with the support of the Dubai Sports Council.

The event is expected to attract a larger crowd and generate greater enthusiasm, further promoting collective awareness and solidarity against the disease.

-- BERNAMA-WAM