Fifty Emirati runners to take part in Zayed Charity Run in Brazil

Fifty Emirati runners will compete in the second Brazilian edition of the Zayed Charity Run, scheduled for August 23, 2026, at Flamengo Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Lieutenant General (Retired) Mohamed Helal Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee, led a delegation to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, today. The event, organized by the Zayed Charity Run and Erth Abu Dhabi with the support of the UAE Embassy in Brazil and companies such as L’imaad, Emirates Airline, and Mubadala, aims to unite professional athletes, amateur participants, families, and people of various nationalities in a charity run that combines athletic competition with humanitarian efforts.

All registration fees will be donated to Grupo Cultural AfroReggae via the Criança Esperança program, which focuses on education, culture, and social inclusion for children and young people in participating communities. The 2026 edition's total prize value will surpass BRL 500,000, including raffles and community activities to promote broader participation and reinforce the Run's humanitarian mission.

Lt. Gen. (Retired) Mohamed Helal Al Kaabi emphasized that the event honors the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, highlighting the initiative's mission to unite people through sport, generosity, and humanitarian action.