At the onset of the New Year 2021, visiting the UAE should be on your wish list. It is because a date for the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon has been set and confirmed by the organizers.
The big event that always brings together elite athletes from around the world will take place on 19th February 2021. It is a perfect time to visit the United Arab Emirates, especially after a year of restricted movements due to coronavirus outbreak.
Notably, the RAK half marathon is not exclusively to elite athletes and lovers of the sport. Everyone in the UAE and beyond has a chance to attend and witness how records get smashed as the world’s best athletes take on each other.
A Boom for Travel Ras Al Khaimah Industry
The much anticipated 15th edition of the Ras-al-Khaimah half marathon has always created a boom season for the UAE tourism sector. The athletics event will take place in Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah.
If you are planning a visit for the first time, note that Ras Al Khaimah is an emirate in the northernmost parts of UAE.
The location for the 15th edition of the RAK half marathon has a rich history, usually exhibited by archeological artifacts. Visitors looking forward to attending the half marathon event should also plan a trip to the National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah.
The museum sits on a century-old fort that reeks of captivating history. While the RAK half marathon will be the mainstay of your visit on 19th February 2021, visiting historical locations in the scenic emirate would add thrill to your stay.
Registration Starts Mid October 2020
RAK half marathon has a rich history of elite participants. Since its inception, thousands of athletics have participated in the race. Old records get shattered and new ones set. However, even with elite-level performances in the books, every athlete has a chance to set a new record in the upcoming 15th edition of the RAK half marathon.
Registration for the RAK Half Marathon will begin in mid-October 2020. As always, the race is open to international elite runners, UAE athletes, and amateur athletes. To register, visit RAK half marathon official website for details. According to organizers, the entry fee for RAK 2021 half marathon will cover race day photography, refreshments, insurance, race pack delivery, finishers’ medal, technical t-shirt, live results, and accommodation. Athletes who would wish to participate can also follow the RAK half marathon information page on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
RAK half marathon is primarily sponsored by Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, supported by other organizers. When announcing the return of the RAK half marathon in 2021, Raki Philips, who is the CEO of Ras Tourism Development Authority, stated that the event has always had positive impacts on the region’s tourism sector. All the information regarding covid-19 safety measures for the upcoming race is available on the official website.
RAK Half Marathon 2020
Last year, Ethiopian and Kenyan athletes dominated the half marathon, bagging several medals. Ethiopia’s Ababel Yeshaneh broke the RAK women world record after clocking 64 minutes and 31 seconds in a 21.0975-kilometer race. World Athletics has ratified the new record set by Yeshaneh.
Watch the video below to relive the best moments of the 2020 RAK Half marathon
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