2.5K & 5K WALK/RUN
January 19th | 7am-11am | Yas Gateway Park
SMALL STEPS LEAD TO
BIG RESULTS
Transform your health journey with triple board-certified physician Dr. Deepa Grandon and leading medical experts at Abu Dhabi's premier wellness event of 2025.
This Isn't Just Another Walk/Run Event
Walk shoulder-to-shoulder with board-certified specialists who are passionate about helping you achieve optimal health. At Walk with a Doc Abu Dhabi, you'll:
- Learn directly from expert physicians about practical lifestyle changes that can transform your health
- Choose your challenge: 2.5K or 5K walk/run suitable for all fitness levels
- Connect with a community dedicated to wellness
- Enjoy guided warm-ups and cool-downs with professional trainers
- Celebrate your achievement with healthy refreshments
Walk With a Doc
January 19th, 2025 Yas Gateway Park
2.5k Walk/Run - 50AED
- Custom event t-shirt
- Commemorative water bottle
- Event bag
- Finisher's medal
- Expert health talks from physicians
- Professional warm-up and cool-down sessions
- Healthy refreshments
- Community connection
5k Walk/Run - 100AED
- Custom event t-shirt
- Commemorative water bottle
- Event bag
- Finisher's medal
- Expert health talks from physicians
- Professional warm-up and cool-down sessions
- Healthy refreshments
- Community connection
- Extended route for enhanced fitness challenge
Learn from Leading Physicians:
Walk/Run Alongside Medical Experts
Dr. Deepa Grandon MD, MBA
A triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience, Dr. Grandon combines medical expertise with a passion for whole-person wellness. She has served as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide and is dedicated to helping others achieve optimal health through lifestyle medicine. Dr. Grandon's approach bridges conventional medical expertise with practical lifestyle solutions, focusing on the integration of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Dr. Maguy Chiha, MD
An American Board-certified Endocrinologist, Dr. Chiha completed her medical training at the American University of Beirut, followed by a residency at Henry Ford Hospital where she served as Chief Medical Resident. She further specialized through an endocrinology fellowship at Loyola University Medical Center in Illinois. Dr. Chiha brings expertise in hormonal health and metabolism, emphasizing the crucial role of lifestyle factors in managing and preventing endocrine conditions.
Dr. Ronney Shantouf, MD
A UCLA-educated physician, Dr. Shantouf is American Board certified in Internal Medicine, General Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology. His extensive training includes fellowships at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Dr. Shantouf specializes in preventive cardiology and believes in the power of lifestyle changes to transform heart health. His approach combines community-based education with evidence-based practices focused on diet, exercise, and holistic heart care.
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Join Us for This Unique Wellness Experience
Walk With a Doc
January 19th, 2025 | Yas Gateway Park
Start your 2025 wellness journey alongside leading physicians in the beautiful setting of Yas Gateway Park. All participants receive an event t-shirt, water bottle, and finisher's medal.