📅 Date: October 5, 2025
📍 Location: Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
🎯 Organized by: Zayed Charity Marathon Committee (UAE initiative)
The Zayed Charity Run is a global philanthropic sports event that originated in the UAE to honor the humanitarian legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The 2025 edition marks its first South American run, hosted in Rio de Janeiro.
The event draws thousands of runners (amateurs and professionals alike) to raise funds for local hospitals and healthcare initiatives. In Brazil, proceeds are designated to support cancer treatment and medical research.
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Fun Fact: The run has previously taken place in New York, Cairo, and Abu Dhabi — and has raised millions globally for cancer treatment centers.
