The 17th Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Half Marathon will take place on February 24, 2024, and will boast a new route on Al Marjan Island as well as stage its first-ever 10km Road Race.
The annual event, hosted by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), will feature many of the world’s elite long-distance athletes in the marquee 21.1km race with thousands of runners joining them either in the associated 10km or 2km runs. However, this will be the first time the RAK Half Marathon has offered a 10km race.
The new route will see the start and finish remain on Al Marjan Island. All three races will be on the roads of the emirate’s premiere destination, a unique cluster of four coral-shaped islands in a man-made archipelago.
RAKTDA CEO Raki Phillips said: “Since its launch 17 years ago, the event has created its own standing on the global running stage directing the sporting spotlight on Ras Al Khaimah and attracting spectators and competitors of all abilities. The yearly race continues to produce world-class champions, while bringing the local and international community together.”
Registration for the annual three-race event is now open.
