{
  "id": 18095261,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi lines up running and cycling events from November to January",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/abu-dhabi-lines-up-running-and-cycling-events-from-november-to-january",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T08:23:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi/abu-dhabi-lines-up-running-and-cycling-events-from-november-to-january-1.500735466"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi will host a series of running and cycling events from November to January, providing various opportunities for participation. The ADNOC Al Ain Half Marathon will kick off the calendar on November 7, 2026, with four race distances available for runners. The event spans a route through Al Ain's palm groves, cultural landmarks, and desert surroundings, offering professional timing, race apparel, and finisher medals. Following the half marathon, the AD Ports Group Gran Fondo Abu Dhabi 2026 cycling race will take place on December 20, covering a 150km route from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi. The event, now part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series qualifier circuit, aims to promote Abu Dhabi as a major cycling destination. Finally, Cyber Run and Ride 2.0 will be held on January 30, featuring running and cycling events catering to various age groups and fitness levels.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi's running and cycling communities will have several opportunities to take part in organised sporting events over the coming months, with three mass-participation races scheduled between November 2026 and January 2027. The programme includes the ADNOC Al Ain Half Marathon, the AD Ports Group Gran Fondo Abu Dhabi and the second edition of Cyber Run and Ride, offering distances ranging…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}