Cigna, a global health services provider dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and peace of mind, is joining the international community and the World Health Organization, in marking World Health Day on April 7. Cigna has announced that the upcoming seventh edition of its monthly Cigna Park Run, in partnership with Race.ME, will seek to empower people to take care of their own health as an essential life goal.
Set to take place at Al Ittihad Park in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah on April 6, the seventh edition of Cigna Park Run offers the choice of a 2.5 km and 5 km course and targets individuals of all ages and fitness abilities, who can attend free of charge.
The Cigna Park Run is encouraging the UAE community to take care of their own health and the health of their families. It serves as a reminder for individuals to seek out quality healthcare and lead an active lifestyle by incorporating regular exercise into their routines and proactively scheduling health screenings to ensure their overall well-being.
As part of its overarching goal, the Cigna Park Run, held in alignment with the Cigna Heart Your Heart campaign, is designed to support heart health across the UAE. The initiative promotes an active lifestyle, raises awareness about the risks of high blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension and provides ways and means to cope with related health effects.
The popular family lifestyle event has attracted a high uptake from the community each month, with participants keen to enjoy an active morning of exercise and other fitness activities. The overwhelming response has contributed to Cigna’s objective of supporting Dubai Plan 2021 to make Dubai the most active city in the world.
The Cigna Park Run is a year-long series of fitness events designed to encourage people to prioritize their physical well-being and treat themselves to a community day out at their favorite neighborhood park.
Since its initial run in May 2018, over 2,900 Dubai residents have registered for the complimentary event that is set to continue each month through to May 2019.
Event Details
Brief: Flag off your journey to health and well-being with a fun-filled morning of fitness activities and surprises. From beginners to seasoned runners, everyone is welcome to sign up for the 2.5 km or 5 km free timed run. Cigna Park Run events take place on the first Saturday of every month and are organized by Race.ME.
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019
Time: Gates Open 7am; Run Starts 8am
Venue: Al Ittihad Park, Palm Jumeirah Dubai
Website: To register for free and view the full schedule of Cigna Park Run events for 2019, please visit www.cignaparkrun.com
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