Take part in the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon in February to combine the challenge of a great run with a great mid-winter break in great weather.
It Ras Al Khaimah February 1 is one of the world’s fastest half-marathon races, and it takes place in a must-see city with amazing weather, spectacular infrastructure, golden beaches and world-class dining and shopping.
If you’ve been battling wet and cold weather this winter, why not plan a break from the gloom by running the RAK Half in the United Arab Emirates, where pleasant weather is almost guaranteed.
18:00th The RAK Half edition features four different race distances available on Al Marjan Island in the United Arab Emirates. You can choose from 2km, 5km, 10km or half marathon.
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Along with its famous running event, Ras Al Khaimah is known for its outstanding nature, leisure, adventure and authentic offerings, making the UAE’s northernmost Emirate one of the most sought-after destinations in the Middle East.
For those traveling to the Emirate, remember that there is no hard border between Ras Al Khaimah and its neighboring emirates, including Dubai, so you can travel freely between Ras Al Khaimah and the other bordering emirates without any restrictions.
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At the top of the mountain, those with a real taste for adventure can take the world’s longest zip line, with over 2.8 km long “jumps” that can reach speeds of up to 150 km/h.
Soar over jagged mountain peaks and zip through deep canyons at hair-raising speeds.The three-minute adrenaline-pumping adventure at 1,680m above the Arabian Gulf will leave you with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
There’s also the Jais Sky Tour, which takes explorers on a challenging route of six ziplines ranging from just 337m to over 1km to experience the thrill of ‘flying’ at an average speed of 60km/h.
When you’re in the area, it’s also easy to combine a visit to the Suwaid Pearl Farm.A short boat trip from the coast can take you to a farm where cultured pearls are grown.
Abdullah Al Suwaydi opened a pearl farm in honor of his late grandfather, Muhammad. Abdullah watched in awe as his grandfather disappeared under the water for minutes and returned to the spherical treasures worn by the royal families. Abdullah was convinced that Muhammad half half man, half fish.
The Al Wadi Equestrian Center is nestled among the rolling red dunes of the Ras Al Khaimah desert. The center is home to beautiful Arabian horses, rocking camels, beautiful desert foxes and, if you’re very lucky, the shy desert cat an exceptionally authentic experience where you experience the wild nature of the Emirati nature at its best.
The area is ideal for relaxing before and after the race. The highest mountains in the UAE are within easy reach. The observation deck here offers great views of the mountains at an altitude of 1,250 m. It is a popular place for mountain bikers for
Bear Grylls Explorers Camp is located in the mountainous northern Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Each explorer-instructor is highly skilled and trained in survival techniques by the famous British explorer Bear Grylls. His team will empower you with basic life skills during your stay at Ras Al Khaimah Camp , the techniques and attitudes needed to survive in the wilds of the mountains and deserts.
In the race itself, the course has set several world records over the years, with Sammy Wanjiru setting a men’s world record of 58:53 in 2007. Since then, three women’s world records have been set: 65:50 in 2011. in 2017, Perez Jepcirchir in 64:52 and Abal Yeshane in 64:31 in 2020.
More recently, in 2022, Jacob Kiplimo and Girmavit Gebrzihair set course records of 57:56 and 64:14 respectively, while Eilish McColgan set a British record of 66:26.
You can learn more about the race and enter here.
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