Walk the Walk at JBR

The third edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge which started on October 18 will run for 30 days, until November 16. When, if all goes well, a good proportion of the emirate's population will have firmly embedded exercise into the fabric of their lives.

Recurring activities, one-off events, workshops, and health and wellness programmes will be taking place across the city throughout October and November. While there will be more than 40 citywide events and 4,000-plus classes and activities to choose from, here's a guide to the biggest and best from this year's schedule.

The Walk in JBR has organized a series of 30×30-inspired activities including a daily “Walk the Walk challenge”. Whether you join solo or get involved with the whole family, hop in on this chance to walk or run JBR’s 1.5km path on the daily. Take in the neighborhood’s spectacular sights and enjoy The Beach’s palpable energy while getting your steps in for the day. You could even win vouchers and discounts from JBR’s many retail outlets to enjoy as a reward.

Kick it up a notch with the Stepathon challenge, where you can turn JBR’s steps into a sweat-inducing workout. Walk up and down the outdoor staircases to get in some cardio and muscle exercise.