RAK Half Marathon

3.7 (3 Reviews)
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
01 Feb, 2025 (Sat)
Event size: 1000 - 4999 participants

Running

2 km, 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km

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About the event

Ras Al Khaimah offers some of the fastest, flattest, and most modern road surfaces in the world, making it an ideal destination for distance running enthusiasts. The Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon has established itself as the top Half Marathon in the Middle East for over 16 years. Renowned athletes such as Sammy Wanjiru, Hellen Obiri, Peres Jepchirchir, and Benard Koech have all made headlines in Ras Al Khaimah. The event, organized by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), will feature four races on Al Marjan Island. Runners of all levels are attracted to this event, which includes a 21.1km half marathon, as well as 10km, 5km, and 2km races for participants of all ages and abilities.

Races offered by this event

You have 13 weeks to prepare

Half Marathon

01 Feb, 2025 (Sat)
Running
21.1 km
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Solo
On site
Road
Flat
Timed
City

10K

01 Feb, 2025 (Sat)
Running
10 km
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Solo
On site
Road
Flat
Timed
City

5K

01 Feb, 2025 (Sat)
Running
5 km
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Solo
On site
Road
Flat
Timed
City

2K

01 Feb, 2025 (Sat)
Running
2 km
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Solo
On site
Road
Flat
Timed
City

Course details

Course highlights

The start & finish of the Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and 2km Fun Run races will be on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. Ras Al Khaimah is blessed with some of the fastest, flattest and most modern road surfaces in the world – ideal for distance running.

Start address

Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Finish address

Al Marjan Island - Ras al Khaimah - United Arab Emirates

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Parking
Finisher medal
Event T-shirts
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Timing chip (single use)
Toilets
Goodie bag
Photo Service
E-certificate/e-diploma
Nutrition Stations
Medical Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

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Sedru Hushraf
Feb 2024
21.098 km

I wish that they bring old format for age categories awards. This firmat seems to be exclusive...

categories awards. This firmat seems to be exclusive...

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khalid almamari
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hot in the second hour but still so much fun. i got bested by a clown, then i got a unicorn power.. so much fun and smiles all the way. :)

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David Burrell
21.098 km

I have Run the RAK a few times, its a great race and well organised. There are adequate water stations and the race pack is always good. RAK is also a lovly place to stay both before and after the race. So don't rush off after the race.

Fast and flat course, if conditions are rights you can run a good time.

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Press Release

RAS AL KHAIMAH HALF MARATHON DATE SET FOR 2025

15 Jul, 2024 (Mon)

Region’s Fastest Half Marathon to Return on February 1, 2025. Early Registration for Rak Half Marathon: Worlds Marathon and Ahotu Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, 15 July 2024: Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon will return for its 18th edition on Saturday 1 February 2025, with four races staged on Al Marjan Island. Hosted by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon is a firm favourite attracting community runners and international elites alike. Featuring the 21.1km half marathon race, the event will also offer races at 10km, 5km and 2km runs for athletes of all ages and abilities. Raki Phillips, Chief Executive Officer, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority said: “We are excited to announce the return of one of the most highly anticipated global sporting events in the Nature Emirate for the 18th year. The race never fails to produce world-class champions and we look forward once again to welcoming back an incredible line-up of elite athletes, sporting enthusiasts and tourists from across the globe”. With the registration process now open, front runners can take advantage of the event’s early registration promotion, secure their places on the start line and enjoy special entry fees until September 30. The early registration fee for the Half Marathon itself is USD50 (AED185) with the 10km, 5km and 2km Road Races costing USD30 (AED110), USD20 (AED74) and USD10 (AED37) respectively. “With six months to go, we are pleased to be able to launch an early registration promotion for those runners who want to secure their places in the race of their choice,” said Peter Connerton, Managing Director of Pace Events and Race Director of the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon. “The running community will have over three months to take advantage of the Early Registration Promotion before prices revert on October 1, and we look forward to welcoming early registrations from regular runners as well as from those keen to test themselves for the first time on the fast and flat roads of Al Marjan Island.” In February, Kenya’s Daniel Mateiko and Tsigie Gebreselama of Ethiopia took the men and women’s titles in the 2024 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon, which to date leads World Athletics’ Competition Performance Rankings for half marathons staged anywhere in the world in 2024. Making his third appearance in Ras Al Khaimah, Mateiko stormed home in a time of 58:45 to win by five seconds from compatriot John Korir with fellow Kenyan Isaia Lasoi in third. In the women’s 21.1km race, Ethiopian Gebreselama smashed her personal best by more than 30 seconds to win in 65:14 from 2020 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon champion Ababel Yeshaneh also from Ethiopia. Tanzania’s Jacklin Sakilu took a surprise third place finish beating her personal best by more than three minutes.
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