Media Release
UAE, Feb 23: Body & Soul Health Club and Spa, the award-winning network of health clubs operated by the Hospitality Division of Thumbay Group – will be organizing the ‘Annual Fun Run’ from 7 am to 9 am on Friday February 26.
Conducted as part of Body & Soul’s endeavors to promote healthy lifestyles among the residents of the UAE and to stress the message of staying fit among people of all age groups, the Annual Fun Run 2016 will be conducted at the Body & Soul Health Club & Spa at Al Qasba, Sharjah.
Races will be held in the following categories: individual (men/women), kids, corporate/group and special needs runners. Prizes include cash awards, trophies and certificates. There are special prizes for schools, colleges and corporate teams with the highest participants. Around 2,000 people participated in the Fun Run last year, and this year’s event will have more participants.
Participants also stand the chance to win exciting raffle draw prizes, in addition to free ‘Fun Run’ t-shirts. Besides the regular races, various fun activities such as aerobics demonstration, spinning, zumba, low fu, kick boxing, karate, face painting, family fun and games will also be conducted, to make the event a family fun day.
“The Annual Fun Run is a day of fun, camaraderie and fitness. We heartily invite everyone to join us in this run for our own health. This is a family day so we encourage our participants and guests to come out early and join the event,” said Farhad C, director of the hospitality division of Thumbay Group. He added that Thumbay Group was committed to raising awareness on health, wellness and fitness, among the public.
All participants of the Fun Run will receive certificates. This year’s event is supported by the General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare - UAE, Sharjah Sports Council, UAE National Olympic Committee, Sharjah Police, UAE Sports for All Committees, Al Qasba, Thumbay Clinic and powered by Vitabiotics Wellman. Those desirous of participating may register online at the Body & Soul website www.bodyandsoulhealthclub.com, or may contact 06-5540080 for more details.