Bupa Arabia Announces 2024 Marathon in Riyadh: A Journey Towards Health and Sustainability
Bupa Arabia has announced the staging of the Bupa Marathon 2024, a sporting event that aims to make a difference by encouraging healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability.
Following its successful launches in Jubail and Jeddah, the marathon has arrived in Riyadh, where it will attract a huge number of participants of all ages and abilities.
The Bupa Marathon 2024 will be held at Misk City in Riyadh on November 30, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is accessible to people of all ages and abilities, and there will be 2500 competitors racing in three distances: 10 kilometers, 5 kilometers, and 1 km.
The event is organized under the slogan “Your Steps, Bring Life to Our Environment” to encourage people to take care of their health and raise environmental awareness across the Kingdom.
In this context, the Bupa Arabia team will plant trees corresponding to the number of participants in the race across the Kingdom as part of efforts to preserve the environment and support sustainability.
This event is supported by numerous significant partners, including the Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City, the Saudi Sports for All Federation, and the Ministry of Sports, demonstrating the Kingdom’s collaborative efforts to promote sports and healthy living.
Eng. Alshereef Hamideddin, Sr. Executive Director of Marketing at Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance, stated, “We are really thrilled to host the Bupa Marathon in Riyadh.
It is more than just a sports race; it is a call to action to encourage everyone to live a healthy lifestyle and contribute to environmental preservation.
We anticipate seeing a significant number of participants of all ages and abilities, stressing the significance of sports in our daily life.”
The Bupa Marathon helps to achieve Saudi Vision 2030 by promoting public health and increasing citizens’ physical activity levels.
This event also corresponds with Bupa Arabia’s “Live Right” Program, which was introduced in 2022 to increase lifestyle and health awareness throughout the community.
The program aims to motivate individuals to live a more active and healthier lifestyle by encouraging participation in sports activities, hence supporting national goals for a healthier and more active community.
The Bupa Marathon is a great opportunity for all members of the community to participate in this unique sporting event, whether by running, walking, or even encouraging others to join. Full registration details and schedules will be shared on Bupa Arabia’s official websites and social media platforms.
