Time to Race

A dedicated dog-friendly and family-friendly race event that combines fitness, shopping, food, drinks and kid's activities. What better backdrop is there than the vast space of Expo City to have the opportunity to socialise your dogs. For the competitive folks enter the 2.5 km obstacle course for a chance to win prizes for the fastest who place 1st, 2nd and 3rd. 

This challenge is for EVERYONE-no matter age, size or fitness level, every pooch and pup handler is welcome. A great way to bond with your dog and get them socialised whether you're a fitness fanatic, runner, casual walker, dog lover or a family with kids.

 

What's on at the Race Village?

Don't feel like getting your running shoes on? Join us at the Race Village-no race entry required and just sit back and enjoy the festival vibes with live music, kid's entertainment, amazing food and licensed drink options and a vibrant market plus off-leash areas for your pups and cooling pools if they fancy a dip. 

Thinking of Adoption or fostering? The team from Al Mayya UAE will be bringing some of their beautiful dogs needing a forever home. 

How to Enter?

Enter as an individual or as a team through the Paw Power Challenge ticketing service

Deadline: April 2nd, Midnight

Tickets are AED 100 per individual and AED 50 per team of 6. 

What you need checklist...

Comfortable shoes
Water
Good fitting dog collar/harness/lead
Dog treats
Extra shirt/Towel
and don't forget your dog!

FYI..

To keep everyone safe at the event there are a few house rules for dogs and owners that need to be respected.

DOG RULES

Cleanliness-pick up after your dog. 
Come prepared with poo bags and dispose of them in the designated dog poo bins. 
Shop waste bag holders

Health Check-bring your pets passport.
Vaccinations need to be up to date ( a precaution to ensure no illness is transferred to hound or human). Your pets passport will have these vaccinations listed so don't forget it. No dog in heat will be allowed.

Behaviour- Only bring dogs that are well-behaved around other dogs and people. Please note that the event will be full of pint-sized and full-sized humans and canines, loud noises, and many distractions. Please ensure that your dog has the ability to remain well-behaved in a festival environment.
Shop Training Treat bags

Lead Safety- NO EXTENDABLE LEADS.
Dogs need to be on lead at all times. Supervision in 'off-leash' areas is required at all times.
Shop Handsfree Leads

 

Let the games begin! See you on Race Day!