The ‘RAK Half’ in February is a bucket checklist race for highway runners in quest of a private greatest in a picturesque setting
In the event you’re on the lookout for 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 totally different race distances accessible on Al Marjan Island within the United Arab Emirates.
You’ve got 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 ladies’s world data with Mary Keitany clocking 65:50 in 2011, Peres Jepchirchir operating 64:52 in 2017 and Abal Yeshaneh with 64:31 in 2020.
Extra 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 good for enjoyable and having fun with your self. Inside straightforward attain of the various seashore entrance lodges are the very best mountains within the UAE at Jebel Jais. The viewing deck park right here gives spectacular views throughout the mountains at a top of 1250m. With clean roads up the mountains, it’s a well-liked vacation spot for cyclists to sort out 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 earth. At over 2.8km in size ‘flyers’ can attain speeds of up-to 160kph.
When you’re within the space it’s additionally straightforward 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 very distinctive expertise.
You will discover out extra concerning the race and enter right here.
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