Sports | Monday 31 October, 2016 4:11 am |

The UAE’s thrill-seeking kids are preparing for a muddy adrenaline buzz as ‘du Mini Mudder’ comes to Dubai for the first time from 9-10 December 2016, giving them a chance to ignite their sense of adventure through challenging and fun experiences with friends.

Part of ‘du Tough Mudder’, which is organised by IMG in partnership with du and in cooperation with Dubai Sports Council, ‘du Mini Mudder’ is a 1.5km obstacle course mud run designed to capture the imaginations of children aged 7-13.  

 

Children will be bursting with pride and excitement after they have taken on the course, which is untimed and features six world-famous obstacles including: ‘6 Arches’, ‘Crazy Climb’, ‘Hangin In Hangin Out’, ‘Mini Everest’, ‘Mt. Mud’ and ‘Secret Agent Squeeze’.

 

Greg Sproule, Managing Director of IMG Middle East, said: “We cannot wait to bring du Mini Mudder to the UAE for the first time. With courses that are designed to get children active while teaching them important lessons about teamwork and cooperation, du Mini Mudder is a fantastic example of using sport and play to help children develop essential life skills."

 

Hala Badri, Executive Vice President, Brand and Communications, du said: “This unique event will help to promote an active and healthy lifestyle, whilst inspiring children’s adventurous side and showing them that exercise can be fun. We are extremely excited to bring this globally acclaimed challenge to our customers’ front door, promising an unforgettable day out for the entire family.”

 

Meanwhile, active parents are encourage to take part in du Tough Mudder, the untimed and team-orientated challenge with larger than life obstacles designed to motivate participants and elevate them past their comfort zone over an 8 or 16 kilometre course.

 

du Mini Mudder will take place along with du Tough Mudder on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th December 2016 in the grounds of the Hamdan Sports Complex.