Bringing the community together for indoor miles, post-run coffee and shared moments beyond the finish line.
Dubai, UAE, July 20, 2026 – As temperatures soar, New Balance and Common Grounds, one of the UAE’s most-loved homegrown cafés are making sure Dubai’s running community doesn’t have to slow down. This summer, New Balance and Common Grounds are coming together to launch a unique Summer Run Series at Dubai Hills Mall, inviting runners of every pace to Run Your Way in a cool, indoor setting as part of the Dubai Mallathon.
Every New Balance | Common Grounds Mallathon session begins at the New Balance store, where runners meet at 6:15am before setting off on a 5km indoor community run through Dubai Hills Mall. After crossing the finish line, participants can head back to the New Balance store to redeem their breakfast voucher before making their way to Common Grounds, where they’ll refuel with a complimentary high-protein breakfast, electrolytes and coffee. The experience concludes at Common Grounds, where runners can unwind, connect and refuel, a ritual that has become just as much a part of running culture as the miles themselves. Complimentary breakfast vouchers are available for the first 100 runners at each session.
To keep Dubai moving all summer long, New Balance and Common Grounds are also introducing a unique Loyalty Program to encourage more runners to join the run. Participants can collect a stamp after every session, with those who complete all eight runs from the series receiving complimentary coffee from Common Grounds.
By partnering with one of the UAE’s most-loved homegrown cafés, New Balance continues to champion the local communities and businesses that have helped shape Dubai’s running culture.
Future runs within the series will take place throughout the summer at Dubai Hills Mall, with Common Grounds serving as the official post run destination for every session. Interested participants can find updates for the next run on Common Grounds’ official Instagram page here.
New Balance | Common Grounds Summer Run Series:
- 24th July – 6.15am
- 7 August – 6.15am
- 28 August – 6.15am
- Details on other runs will be unveiled soon
Location
- Dubai Hills Mall
Meeting Point
- New Balance store, Dubai Hills Mall
Run Details
- 5km indoor run
- Open to runners of all abilities
- No pre-registration required. Participants can simply turn up
- Meet at the New Balance store, Dubai Hills Mall at 6:15am.
- Following the run, participants can redeem their breakfast voucher in-store before heading to Common Grounds.
- Complimentary high-protein breakfast, coffee and electrolytes are available for the first 100 runners
Loyalty Program by New Balance and Common Grounds
- Complete eight sessions from the Summer Run Series and collect a stamp after each run to receive a complimentary coffee from Common Grounds.
About New Balance:
New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA, has the following purpose: Independent since 1906, we empower people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. New Balance employs 14,000 associates around the globe, and in 2025 reported worldwide sales of $9.2 billion. New Balance owns five athletic footwear factories in New England and one in Flimby, U.K. New Balance MADE U.S. footwear contains a domestic value of 70% or more and makes up a limited portion of New Balance’s U.S. sales. To learn more about New Balance, please visit newbalance.com; for the latest press information visit newbalance.newsmarket.com.