The weather has finally started to cool and with that the fitness event season is about to kick off.

And THERE’S SO MUCH HAPPENING.

From walks, runs, swims, community charity events and more (there’s even a santa run in Dubai this year!) scroll down and get involved in any or all of these brilliant community activities.

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10. Canon Day of Giving at Zabeel Park

This is a family day out and it’s all about love and kindness. Lead by Canon volunteers, there are arts and crafts, photography sessions for budding content creators and more.

The days kicks off with a talent show, (winners of a Canon Talent Hunt will take the stage) followed by a mix of games for kids of all ages, a photography discovery area and a creative photography park where the little ones can get involved in arts and crafts.

You contribute by purchasing coupons to take part in the various activities.

The event is in collaboration with Dubai cares and aims to raise funds for educational programmes in the Middle East and Africa

When? Friday, September 28 at 2pm ’til 10pm. Park entry AED5

Where? Zabeel Park, Park Amphitheater Gate 1 & 3

Learn more here

9. The monthly Cigna Park Run is back from October

Running season is back and marking this monthly running session down is a fun way to get into tip-top shape. The run, which is organised by worldwide health services organisation Cigna, is a timed run so a brilliant way to track your pace. There is a big community spirit at this one – don’t miss it!

Choose either the 2.5km or 5km run. This is open to all ages and abilities.

When? 8am on the first Saturday of every month. It starts October 6 at Zabeel Park (Gate 1 & 3)

AED100 to attend (this is a one-time fee for the year-long running events and includes t-shirt and customised timing chip)

Register and more info here

8. Run and swim with Pink is Punk for Breast Cancer Awareness this October

Take part in not one or two, but THREE events in support of Breast Cancer Awareness this October. Various run and swim options for all ages and levels on October 5, followed by a moonlight yoga event on October 8. Don something pink or dress as a superhero, there are even prizes up for grabs!

All ages and levels welcome for both fun-filled days – register here.

When? October 5 and 8 Anantara The Palm Dubai

Register here.

All proceeds from this event go to Brest Frends, in association with Al Jalila Foundation to support breast cancer patients and research

7. The big City Swim at Kite Beach

It’s back! The City Swim at Kite Beach is the country’s biggest open water swimming events and it’s back again after a hugely successful day last year. Race lengths vary so this one is open to all swimming abilities and ages (from five years and upwards) with distances between 250m to 2,500m.

Where? Kite Beach

When? Saturday, October 27

Register for your spot here

6. Join the ‘Walk for Autism’ at Zabeel Park

A global walk for autism awareness is happening at Zabeel Park in November. This year, more than 10,000 people are expected to meet for the walk to show a commitment to improving the quality of lives for children with autism and their families in the UAE.

Where? Zabeel Park, November 3 2018

More info here

5. Hit the pavement for the Dubai Festival City Half Marathon

The DFC RunFest has distances from 1km to 21km which means all running abilities can take part. Kids can take part in the 1km race for AED42, while runners can choose between 5km, 10km and the full 21km.

The full distance will take you from Dubai Creek to Dubai Festival City and the entry fee includes a goody bag, a medal, exact timings an live results.

When? Friday, November 9

Register here

4. Join the Color Run and take part in the ‘happiest 5km on the planet’

The Color Run presented by Daman is a 5k fun-run but it’s like a SUPER-FUN run and you don’t have to run – you can walk, skip, glide, roll – whatever you like!

Dotted throughout the 5km fun, there are stations – and at each station is COLOR.

So there’s clouds of color being doused on Color Runners and music playing, a foam station, capes for anyone who wants to dress as a superhero, and basically a huge party happening.

Tickets are available at thecolorrun.ae or Stadium Stores in Dubai Mall, City Centre Deira, BurJuman or Yas Mall.

When? Saturday, November 10 at the Dubai Autodrome.

3. Tough Mudder is back and it’s muddier than ever before

This ultimate obstacle course is going to test your physical strength, stamina and mental grit. It’s back for a third time but this year’s course is brand-new, so we’re talking 10 kilometers of more mud, more water – and most importantly, MORE thrilling new obstacles

Sign up as part of a team or meet people along the way – this race is not time. It’s a race against yourself and you’ll help others along the way.

When? December 7 – 8

Where? Hamdan Sports Complex

Register here

2. Hit the road for the Spinneys Dubai 92 cycling challenge

Dubai’s most popular community cycling challenge rolls round once again. Challenge yourself over one of two distances, 92km and 53km. Over 2,000 cyclists took part last year; make sure you register here to get involved!

The build-up rides have already started too (dates here) – the perfect way to prep for the big day.

*You’ll need to have an average speed of 26km per hour to complete the full route.

When? Friday, December 14

1. The first Dubai santa run is coming!

And NO it’s not too soon to talk all things festive, when you hear early bird sale on tickets for this event end soon.

Events like this are hugely successful worldwide and we are buzzing for the first of its kind to come to Dubai. Don your best santa suit and join the fun-run 2.5km or 5km Christmas themed run.

When? December 21

Get your early bird tickets and more info here