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Legese and Limo Shine at the RAK Half Marathon
Birhanu Legese and Cynthia Limo proved they are currently the best half marathon runners in the world with their respective victories at the 10th anniversary edition of the RAK Half Marathon. For 22-year-old Ethiopian Legese, it was a repeat of his sprint finish tactics seen in Berlin and Delhi last year, leading to another major…
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RAK Half Marathon: Exceptional Depth, Missed Opportunities
The 8th RAK Half Marathon showcased an incredible depth of talent, with Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa winning the men’s race in 59:36 and Priscah Jeptoo of Kenya triumphing in the women’s race with a time of 67:02. Both champions were preparing to defend their titles in Boston and London respectively, and their performances have set the…
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Keitany Shines While Men Strategize at RAK Half Marathon
Despite the ideal weather and improved course design, the 9th edition of the RAK Half Marathon saw a day of near misses. The men’s race was marked by strategic running and slow initial paces, while the women set off quickly, leading to an impressive performance by Mary Keitany. Women’s Race Highlights In the women’s race,…
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Important Update from Premier Sports
The Ras Al Khaimah authorities have decided to discontinue their support for our event, which was known from 2007 to 2019 as the Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Half Marathon. Consequently, we will no longer be organizing our Half Marathon and Team Relay Challenge in Ras Al Khaimah. The license to use the emirate’s name is…
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RAK Half Marathon Celebrates Another All-Star Lineup
The Hollywood blockbuster film franchise known for its speed and excitement, “Fast and Furious,” will see its 8th installment later this year. However, 2016 marks the 10th edition of its road running equivalent, the RAK Half Marathon, set for Friday, February 12th. Since its premiere in 2007, the RAK Half Marathon has consistently attracted top-tier…
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RAK Half Marathon Delivers Historic Performances with New World Record
The women’s half marathon world record was shattered this morning at the 11th edition of the RAK Half Marathon. A remarkable performance by a Kenyan runner, last year’s IAAF World Champion for the distance, saw her cross the finish line in 65:06, breaking the previous record by three seconds. This record was previously held by…
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2,500 Years of the Marathon
The Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) will mark the 2,500th anniversary of the marathon by holding its 18th Congress in Athens, Greece, from 28-30 October 2010. The event will be organized by the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS), which also organizes the Athens Classic Marathon (ACM) each November along the historic route from…
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RAK Half Marathon Launches Race – Registration Opens Online
Ras Al Khaimah, June 02, 2009: The RAK Half Marathon, known for setting precedents in road race organization, has opened registration for the 2010 event today. This early opening allows participants to plan their sporting season and training programs well in advance. Organizers’ Perspective The Race Director of the RAK Half Marathon explained the reasoning…
