The ‘RAK Half’ in February is a bucket listing race for highway runners seeking a private finest in a picturesque setting
When 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 completely different race distances out there on Al Marjan Island within the United Arab Emirates.
You could have the selection of tackling 2km, 5km, 10km or the blue riband 21km, or half-marathon, occasion.
The course has seen a number of world information through the years. In 2007 Sammy Wanjiru ran a males’s world file of 58:53 within the RAK Half. Since then there have additionally been three ladies’s world information with Mary Keitany clocking 65:50 in 2011, Peres Jepchirchir operating 64:52 in 2017 and Abal Yeshaneh with 64:31 in 2020.
Extra not too long ago, in 2022, Jacob Kiplimo and Girmawit Gebrzihair ran course information of 57:56 and 64:14 respectively, whereas Eilish McColgan clocked a British file of 66:26.
Girmawit Gebrzihair
Earlier than and after the race, the realm is good for enjoyable and having fun with your self. Inside simple attain of the numerous seashore entrance lodges are the very best mountains within the UAE at Jebel Jais. The viewing deck park right here supplies 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 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 this planet. At over 2.8km in size ‘flyers’ can attain speeds of up-to 160kph.
When you’re 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 very distinctive expertise.
You’ll find out extra in regards to the race and enter right here.
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