Miral hosts charity run for Arabian Sand Cat conservation

The Yas Bay Waterfront event on 25 October raises funds for one of the UAE’s most elusive desert species.

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Miral is hosting a charity community run at Yas Bay Waterfront on 25 October 2026, with a AED 50 registration fee going directly towards Arabian Sand Cat conservation. The event, run in partnership with Al Ain Zoo and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, offers 3km, 5km, and 10km distances for all fitness levels.

Key points

  • Miral hosts charity run at Yas Bay Waterfront on 25 October 2026
  • AED 50 registration funds Arabian Sand Cat research and conservation
  • Distances of 3km, 5km, and 10km are open to all ages

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Miral is staging a community run at Yas Bay Waterfront on Yas Island on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with proceeds going towards the conservation of the Arabian Sand Cat, a species listed as endangered on the Abu Dhabi Red List of Species.

The Run for Impact: Saving the Arabian Sand Cat event is open to all ages and fitness levels, with participants choosing between 3km, 5km, and 10km distances. Registration costs AED 50, with proceeds channelled directly into research and conservation efforts under IMPACT by Miral, the company’s social and environmental impact platform.

Miral is running the event in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Al Ain Zoo, EllisDon, and ZUBLIN Construction LLC. Al Ain Zoo will host educational activities from 6:00 am to 10:00 am, including themed face painting, wildlife trivia with prizes, and photo opportunities. An awards ceremony, with theme park tickets for winners, is scheduled for 9:00 am.

Race bib collection begins at 5:30 am on the day. The 10km race starts at 6:45 am, the 5km at 7:00 am, and the 3km at 7:15 am. Exclusive event merchandise will also be available on site.

Registration is mandatory via the link provided by Miral.