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About Unity Run
A run that remembers 2004
Unity Run is the Maldivian Red Crescent's yearly fundraising run in Kulhudhuffushi. It is usually held on 26 December, the anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, a day the Maldives marks as National Unity Day. First held in 2016, it returns this year a little earlier, on Friday 4 December.
More than a run, it is a moment of remembrance and solidarity, honouring the way communities across the Maldives came together in the aftermath of the tsunami, and carrying that same spirit forward. Every step taken, and every contribution made, supports the Maldivian Red Crescent’s humanitarian work: from first aid and disaster preparedness to health, psychosocial support, and the community programmes that help build a more resilient Maldives.
By taking part, runners don’t just move for a cause. They stand behind the volunteers and communities at the heart of MRC’s mission, and help ensure we can continue to be there for those who need us most.
Unity Run 2026
Two distances. Run one, or both.
5K
Timed race
A competitive, timed run. All awards are made from the 5K.
Awards · Finisher's medal3K
Fun run
An untimed run for families, first-timers and anyone who'd rather enjoy it.
Finisher's medal
Age categories
JuniorUnder 18
Zuvaan18 to 39
Senior40 and over
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Race expo
Expo and bib collection
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Date
Time
Venue
At the expo
Race day information
Friday 4 December
Line-up date
Fri 4 Dec 2026
Line-up time
Line-up location
Awards
Awards are made from the timed 5K only, with six winners in all. Every runner who finishes either distance gets a finisher's medal.
At the run village
Registration desk
First aid post
Water stations
Food and energy snacks
Warm-up and cool-down zone
Start and finish arch
Things to see
Photo backdrop
Giant word search
Disaster preparedness corner
Tsunami photo walk
MRC impact gallery
Who you're running for
Maldivian Red Crescent
About MRC
MRC is the Maldives' independent, volunteer-based humanitarian organisation, set up in 2009 under the Maldivian Red Crescent Law. It responds to emergencies, helps communities prepare for disasters and runs first aid, health and youth programmes across the islands.
Building the resilience of Maldivian communities with the power of humanity.
Who we are
The Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) is an independent, voluntary humanitarian organisation. It was set up in 2009 under the Maldivian Red Crescent Law (Law 7/2009) and works alongside the government as an auxiliary in the humanitarian field.
MRC was recognised by the International Committee of the Red Cross in 2011 and is a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, a network of 191 National Societies.
Its work reaches people through community-based Units on the islands, run by local volunteers and members.
What MRC does
Emergency response and disaster preparedness
Community first aid services and training
Health and wellbeing, including mental health and psychosocial support
Youth engagement and volunteering
Support for migrants
Fundamental Principles
Seven principles guide every part of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. One of them gives this run its name.
One of MRC's longest-serving Units, set up in 2010. It serves Kulhudhuffushi City and the four northernmost atolls, and anchors MRC's humanitarian work in the north.
Active volunteers
51
Active members
32
Emergency responses since 2010
25+
People reached, 2023–2025
450+
Figures as of 2026, from MRC.
What the unit does
A trained Emergency Response Team gives first aid, evacuation help and psychosocial support during floods, fires and other emergencies.
First aid cover at events all year, and first aid training for schools, institutions and community groups.
Preparedness and disaster risk reduction work with schools and communities.
Healthy ageing and elderly care through the Madhadhu programme, running since 2019.
Madhadhuveni, which brings school leavers into volunteering.
Malafehi Nursery, set up in 2025 with Kulhudhuffushi City Council, which grows native plants to restore coastal vegetation and mangroves.
