The ‘RAK Half’ in February is a bucket record race for highway runners seeking a private greatest in a picturesque setting
Should you’re in search of a quick, flat half-marathon this winter in a heat and engaging location, it’s best to look no additional than the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon.
The 18th version of the ‘RAK Half’ takes place on February 1 subsequent yr with 4 completely different race distances accessible on Al Marjan Island within the United Arab Emirates.
You’ve the selection of tackling 2km, 5km, 10km or the blue riband 21km, or half-marathon, occasion.
The course has seen a number of world data through the years. In 2007 Sammy Wanjiru ran a males’s world document of 58:53 within the RAK Half. Since then there have additionally been three girls’s world data with Mary Keitany clocking 65:50 in 2011, Peres Jepchirchir working 64:52 in 2017 and Abal Yeshaneh with 64:31 in 2020.
Extra just lately, in 2022, Jacob Kiplimo and Girmawit Gebrzihair ran course data of 57:56 and 64:14 respectively, whereas Eilish McColgan clocked a British document of 66:26.
Girmawit Gebrzihair
Earlier than and after the race, the realm is right for enjoyable and having fun with your self. Inside simple attain of the numerous seaside entrance motels are the best mountains within the UAE at Jebel Jais. The viewing deck park right here offers spectacular views throughout the mountains at a top of 1250m. With clean roads up the mountains, it’s a preferred vacation spot for cyclists to deal with some nice mountain climbs.
Jebel Jais
On the prime of the mountain, these with an actual style for journey can tackle the longest zipline on the planet. At over 2.8km in size ‘flyers’ can attain speeds of up-to 160kph.
If you find yourself within the space it’s additionally simple to mix a go to to the Suwaidi Pearl Farm. From the coast a brief boat journey can take you to the farm the place cultured pearls are farmed, a really distinctive expertise.
You will discover out extra in regards to the race and enter right here.
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