Employees and customers of RunYAS’ Official Self-Care Partner, Haleon, a global leader in consumer health, were among the thousands of people to take part in the inaugural event at Yas Marina Circuit.
More than 4,200 people took to the iconic F1 track across different categories including the Yas Lap (one full lap at 5.3k), Yas 10K and Yas Kids, which is made of 1K and 2K distances.
As part of the partnership, Centrum, Haleon’s leading multivitamin brand, was named as the Presenting Partner of the Year of Family Relay for the event that was headlined by RunYAS’ race ambassador and four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah and Emirati sprinter, Maryam Al Farsi.
The partnership between RunYAS and Haleon, aligns with the UAE’s Year of the Family, highlighting the importance of healthy habits, active lifestyles and moments experienced together across generations.
Ali Al Beshr, General Manager of Yas Marina Circuit, said: “Haleon’s presence at the inaugural RunYAS signifies the importance of the event which aims to encourage people to embrace healthier lifestyles. This partnership provided an opportunity for their employees and customers to be part of the movement at RunYAS and will open more opportunities for participants to learn more about their own health and make better informed decisions that can positively impact their wellbeing in the future.”
Arda Arat, General Manager – Gulf & Near East, Haleon, said: “At Haleon, we believe self-care is about empowering individuals and families to make informed choices for their health and well-being. We are honoured to support RunYAS alongside the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, whose leadership and dedication to advancing public health in the Emirate are truly inspiring. We look forward to growing our partnership and working together to champion self-care and community well-being in the years ahead.
“As we mark the Year of the Family in the UAE, it is more important than ever to encourage families to move together, support one another, and prioritise their health. Events like RunYAS inspire us all to take those vital steps towards a healthier, happier future.”
