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World’s Most Competitive Race Announces Line-Up – The RAK Half Marathon Welcomes the World’s Best Runners Once Again
After two world records set last February, the 2010 edition of the RAK Half Marathon, taking place on Friday, 19th February, has a high standard to uphold. According to All-Athletics.com, a comprehensive athletics database, the RAK Half Marathon was the ‘top road running competition in the world’ for 2009. It also ranked as the top…
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Exciting Line-Up at the RAK Half Marathon
Following Dire Tune’s remarkable performance last year, where she set a new course record, Ethiopian National record, and personal best of 1:07:18 at the 2009 RAK Half Marathon, expectations are high for this year’s race. Last year, she was closely followed by her compatriot, who set a new Junior Female Half Marathon World Record. Star-Studded…
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RAK Half Marathon Will Be Fast – Again!
What makes the RAK Half Marathon stand out among many running events in the Middle East and beyond is its commitment to staging a race with a deep field of elite runners and producing very fast times. This IAAF Silver Label event, held in Ras Al Khaimah near the northern tip of the UAE, has…
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RAK Half Confirmed as the Place to Race
A serene and sunlit spring morning in Ras Al Khaimah greeted over 2,000 runners on Friday for the 4th edition of the RAK Half Marathon. While the 7:20 am start was designed to favor the elite participants, the event delivered fast times, if not record-breaking performances. Women’s Race Highlights In a remarkable half marathon debut,…
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The Little Race That Could – Celebrating 5 Years with the Largest Field Yet
Starting with just 636 participants in its inaugural year, the RAK Half Marathon faced a significant challenge to establish itself in both local and international road racing. This new race chose a unique path by not immediately aiming to attract large crowds or offering massive prize money to lure top talent. Instead, it focused on…
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Top Performances at RAK Half Marathon
With less than a week until the 5th edition of the RAK Half Marathon, anticipation is high for what promises to be an extraordinary event in the UAE. This year’s race features one of the strongest elite fields ever assembled for a half marathon, with nine men having clocked under 60 minutes and eleven women…
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Mary Achieves World Record at RAK Half Marathon
Mary’s recent performance at the RAK Half Marathon in the UAE has set a new benchmark in the sport. With a start time of 7am, under the rising sun of the Hajjar Mountains, Mary clocked an impressive 1:05:50, surpassing the previous world record by 35 seconds. This record was previously held by an athlete from…
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Tribute to a Legendary Runner: Samuel Kipruto 1986 – 2011
We were deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden and tragic passing of renowned marathon champion Samuel Kipruto at his home on 16 May, aged 24. Samuel was regarded by his peers as one of the most gifted long-distance runners of his generation and is best remembered for his triumphant victory at the…
