Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon

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...

I entered this race with my brother whilst visiting him for a holiday in Abu Dhabi and a trip to Dubai, although the event was well organised there wasn't a great deal happening in terms of a race village as there is at other events I've participated in. I also found the route to be very underwhelming ( 2 laps around one dirt track followed by 2 laps around the more central strip where the Hotels were)

The start time for the half is very early at 07.00 which I guess is due to heat, for me personally I felt it was too early.

My first half marathon

It would be much nicer if the route inside the city was designed.

Route was repetitive and all the loops do not make it attractive. Lack of water stations and music. In the years it seems that you are trying to save on what this kind of events are all about. Entertainement, competition, support, celebration, music, people cheering, having fun, etc. Get live band music, at least a DJ rather than a radio blasting music. The start line was tight and people could not pass. No pacers to help...you def need to work better on plenty of things and going backward

boring race. loops over loops

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. :)

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.