Welcome to The Daily Mile UAE

ADNOC Mini Marathoners is here

We’ve partnered with ADNOC for the all-new ADNOC Mini Marathoners challenge, formerly 26in26!

Join us from November 6th to December 16th in the lead-up to the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon by jogging or running at least once a week for a chance to win amazing prizes!

What is The Daily Mile?

The Daily Mile is a social physical activity, with children running, jogging, wheeling or walking – at their own pace.

Over 4.7 million children in 94 countries take part. It is free and simple to do.

In the UAE, The Daily Mile is supported by the Ministry of Education and Emirates Schools Establishment.

Local and international studies prove The Daily Mile makes children fitter, healthier, happier and more focused in the classroom.

How Does the Daily Mile Work?

Easy to do with a major impact on health and well-being.

It’s social, non-competitive and fun
It encourages children to be aware of their health
It takes place in 15 minutes, with most children averaging a mile, or more
There’s no set up, tidy up, or equipment required
Children run outside in the fresh air where possible
It helps to improve fitness and achieve a healthy weight
The children return to class ready to learn
No staff training is needed and there is no extra workload for teachers
Children can run in their uniforms so no kit or changing time is needed
It’s fully inclusive; every child, whatever their circumstances, age or ability, succeeds at The Daily Mile

Benefits

Children become more aware of their health and the need to take responsibility for it
Improves body composition - bone density, muscle strength and cardiovascular health
Helps children achieve and maintain a healthy weight
Can help individual medical conditions, such as diabetes and asthma
Physical fitness, general balance and motor skills are improved
It is 100% inclusive - every child succeeds including children of determination
It's not a race or competition - there's no sense of failure
Children enjoy it - they have fun outdoors with friends and feel free
Makes children more likely to take part in other similar physical activity
It improves overall well-being and student life satisfaction

Join the movement

Register your school for The Daily Mile UAE to access the latest updates and resources, and to see your school on our global map.