DUBAI — The DXB Snow Run, the first of its kind in the world, has received an overwhelming response from members of UAE’s enthusiastic sports-loving community, forcing organizers to close registration early because all spots have been taken. Organized by Dubai Sports Council in cooperation with Ski Dubai, the DXB Snow Run will take place on Aug. 14 on the slopes of Ski Dubai at the Mall of Emirates, when temperatures are expected to be hovering around mid-to-higher 40s. Registration for the 3km Run, which is open to men and women aged 18-62 years, opened last week and all the spots were taken up quickly. The DXB Snow Run is a unique event that allows participants to not just escape the summer heat, but also gives them an opportunity to become a part of history as this is the first such event to be staged in this part of the world, and most certainly, this is the world’s first snow running competition taking place in the summer, and that too in a desert. The DXB Snow Run is part of Dubai Sports Council’s “DXB Snow Week”, which will be taking place at Ski Dubai in the Mall of Emirates on Aug. 14 and 15, with participants also having the opportunity to take part in the ski and snowboarding competitions, which will be held on the second day. Billed as the “Return to Safe Sport” competition, the ski and snowboard event is open to all competent racers, free