What is the ruling on practicing the sport of running around graves?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: There are now people who walk around the cemetery for the sake of exercise. Does this count as circumambulating the graves?

Answer:
So this is according to their intention. If they intend this circumambulation, then it becomes circumambulating the graves. But if they intend exercise and walking, then it is not considered circumambulating the graves. However, there is a resemblance, so they should stay away from the graves and not circumambulate them, because at the very least, this is imitating those who circumambulate the graves. Yes, perhaps someone ignorant will see them and think that they are circumambulating the graves for blessing and will imitate them. So it is better for them to stay away from the cemeteries and not go around them. The earth of Allah is vast. If they want to exercise, they can go out to the open countryside or to a place that is not obstructed and walk. Yes.