6,000 Join National Day Run in Historic Jeddah

Around 6,000 Saudi and expatriate participants took part in the Saudi National Day Run, also known as the Green Spirit Run, held in Historic Jeddah (Al-Balad) on Friday, 18 September 2026.

The event was organized by Masafat Club in cooperation with the Ministry of Sports, the Sports for All Federation, and the Historic Jeddah District. It offered two routes: a 5 km course for professional and amateur runners, and a 2 km route designed for families and children.

The courses wound through the heart of the historic district, passing landmarks that included Al-Balad's traditional coral-stone buildings. The setting combined a community sporting activity with one of Jeddah's most recognizable cultural areas.

Timed with the national celebrations, the run brought residents of different ages and nationalities together in a shared outdoor event. For the community, gatherings like this encourage an active lifestyle while placing a spotlight on Historic Jeddah's heritage. The strong turnout of about 6,000 runners reflects the growing popularity of public sporting events across the Kingdom.

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