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ABOUT RAS AL KHAIMAH HALF MARATHON Hosted by Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon is officially the world’s fastest half marathon. The race first took place in 2007, offering races for all fitness levels and has a strong community focus through a variety of partners in the rich historical Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. www.therakhalfmarathon.com 3 PAST EDITIONS & RESULTS MEN’S WINNER TIME 2007 SAMUEL WANJIRU (KEN) 58:53 (WR) 2008 PATRICK MAKAU (KEN) 59:35 2009 PATRICK MAKAU (KEN) 58:52 2010 GEOFFREY MUTAI (KEN) 59:43 2011 DERIBA MERGA (ETH) 59:25 2012 DENNIS KIPRUTO (KEN) 60:40 2013 GEOFFREY KAMWOROR (KEN) 58:54 2014 LELISA DESISA (ETH) 59:36 2015 MOSINET GEREMEW (ETH) 1:00:05 2016 BIRHANU LEGESE (ETH) 1:00:40 2017 BEDAN KAROKI (KEN) 59:10 2018 BEDAN KAROKI (KEN) 58:42 (CR) 2019 STEPHEN KIPROP (KEN) 58:42 (CR) 2020 KIBIWOTT KANDIE (KEN) 58:58 WOMEN’S WINNER TIME 2007 BERHANE ADERE (ETH) 1:10:58 2008 PSALINA KOSGEI (KEN) 1:12:29 2009 DIRE TUNE (ETH) 1:07:18 2010 ELVAN ABEYLEGESSE (TUR) 1:07:07 2011 MARY KEITANY (KEN) 1:05:50 (WR) 2012 MARY KEITANY (KEN) 1:06:49 2013 LUCY KABUU (KEN) 1:06:09 2014 PRISCAH JEPTOO (KEN) 1:07:02 2015 MARY KEITANY (KEN) 1:06:02 2016 CYNTHIA LIMO (KEN) 1:06:04 2017 PERES JEPCHIRCHIR (KEN) 1:05:06 (WR) INSERIRE TABELLAA 2018 FANCY CHEMUTAI (KEN) 1:04:52 2019 SENBERE TEFERI (ETH) 1:05:45 2020 ABABEL YESHANEH (ETH) 1:04:31 (WR) & (CR) www.therakhalfmarathon.com 5 WR = World Record CR = Course Record BE RACE READY! Purchase your Ras Al Khaimah performance run socks on race day. SIZE AVAILABLE: ABOUT RAS AL KHAIMAH UK 4-7 (EUR 36-40) | UK 8-12 (EUR 42-47) TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (RAKTDA) The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) was MOISTURE established in May 2011 under the government of Ras Al Khaimah. WICKING MATERIAL Ras Al Khaimah TDA aims to develop the Emirate’s tourism infrastructure and establish Ras Al Khaimah as a world-class destination CUSHIONED HEEL for leisure and business travel, creating sustainable investment AND TOE opportunities and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. In order to achieve its goals, the Ras Al Khaimah TDA has a government BREATHABLE MESH mandate to license, regulate and monitor the Emirate’s tourism SEAMLESS TOE and hospitality industry. MID-LENGTH www.therakhalfmarathon.com 7 PRIMARY SPONSORS ABOUT RAK PORTS ABOUT DUBAI SPORTS Pantone 202 C Pantone 10416 C Pantone P 179 - 5 C Pantone P 75 - 1 U R:139 G:41 B:51 R:166 G:40 B:51 R: 180 G: 180 B: 180 R: 255 G: 255 B: 255 C: 29 M: 93 Y: 75 K: 29 C: 24 M: 96 Y: 81 K: 17 C: 30 M: 24 Y: 24 K: 0 C: 0 M: 0 Y: 0 K: 0 RAK Ports have traditionally been a central contributor to the economy Dubai Sports is a 24/7 sports channel based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. of Ras Al Khaimah, acting as key maritime gateways for import and export The channel started in 1998 to be the home for sports news around the country activities, to and from Ras Al Khaimah all over the world. Positioning the emirate and was awarded the privilege of showing different sports events locally and as an ideal global hub for industrial, manufacturing and construction sectors. worldwide. It is one of the channels of Dubai Media Incorporated. ABOUT JOMA The leading Spanish sports equipment brand, Joma, has also been named as the technical sponsor for the world-class half marathon. Using cutting-edge technology, JOMA’s light-weight MESH fabric t-shirts offer superior levels of breathability; keeping runners fresh and dry. The t-shirt’s round collar and slim-fit design ensures greater comfort and quality performance. 8 RAS AL KHAIMAH HALF MARATHON 2021 www.therakhalfmarathon.com 9 • Always observe 2M social distancing • Wear a mask on arrival, at the start and for the first 500m of the race and once you finish. You can either put it back on or a new disposable mask will be given to you • Arrive no more than 30 mins before your start time and stay in the Start Area till your Wave is called KEY INFORMATION • Sanitize your hands regularly at designated stations • Self-service aid stations out on course and at the finish line The event is located on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. The start line for • No gatherings, hugging, high-fives, group photos etc. all non-elite half marathon runners is situated just off the island in the open area where the car park is situated. Any participants not observing any of the above rules will be disqualified without a warning. 5 KM & 1 KM RUNS The start line for the shorter distances is opposite the Rixos Bab Al Bahr - Ras Al Khaimah. The finish line for all distances is opposite the DoubleTree by Hilton. WEATHER Average temperature on 19 February 2021 2M in Ras Al Khaimah at 07:00am is 16 degrees Celsius. COVID-19 MEASURES WHERE TO WATCH THE RACE To help ensure you have an amazing and safe experience at the 2021 Live on Dubai Sports Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon, please follow our Covid-19 measures and race Pantone 202 C Pantone 10416 C Pantone P 179 - 5 C Pantone P 75 - 1 U R:139 G:41 B:51 R:166 G:40 B:51 R: 180 G: 180 B: 180 R: 255 G: 255 B: 255 guidelines that are listed in full on the website. Also, please take the time to TV coverage outside of the MENA regionC: 29 M: 93 Y: 75 K: 29 includes:C: 24 M: 96 Y: 81 K: 17 C: 30 M: 24 Y: 24 K: 0 C: 0 M: 0 Y: 0 K: 0 watch our explainer video so you are prepared for race day, thank you. • FRANCE: La Chaine L’Equipe • NORWAY: Direktesport We ask you to support us in our efforts to ensure everyone’s wellbeing and safety: • ISRAEL: Sport 5 • If you feel unwell on the morning of the event with flu-like symptoms, please stay at home 10 RAS AL KHAIMAH HALF MARATHON 2021 www.therakhalfmarathon.com 11 ON RACE DAY, THE LATEST INFORMATION, NEWS, UPDATES, FEATURES, PRESS CONFERENCE COVERAGE AND FLASH QUOTES WILL BE POSTED ON www.therakhalfmarathon.com LET’S GET SOCIAL… SHARE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS BY INCLUDING OUR HASHTAG: #RAKHALF2021 FOLLOW US INSTAGRAM: @therakhalfmarathon FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: @therakhalfmarathon FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @rakhalfmarathon www.therakhalfmarathon.com 13 RACE PACK DELIVERY All UAE athletes will have their race pack delivered by courier. International athletes can collect their race bag from DoubleTree by Hilton on Al Marjan Island 1-2 days, 17th and 18th February, prior to the event, from 3 PM to 9 PM. Any uncollected bibs will be available from the Information tent located in the start area. RACE PACKS All participants will receive a race pack which contains the following items: Personalised bib number Pins to attach your bib Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon T-shirt Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Socks (if you purchased them) Race book with all the information you need www.therakhalfmarathon.com 15 HALF MARATHON START AREA ATHLETE ROYAL PARKING (NON-ELITE) ENTRANCE The race venue is open from 5 AM. VILLAGE ATHLETE PARKING However, due to Covid-19 AREA VIP / SPONSOR Measures all participants are PARKING requested to arrive 30-40 START ARCH TECHNICAL AREA PLATINUM minutes before the start of their PARKING wave and wait around the start ATHLETE PARKING area, which is located just off Al Marjan Island. START LINE VIP VOLUNTEERS PUBLIC Parking is provided outside PARKING Al Marjan Island, with Platinum runners receiving a sticker [P] for IMPORTANT NOTE: NO ACCESS TO their car to enter a dedicated area CAR PARKS BETWEEN 6:15 AM AND that is closest to the start. 6:45 AM DUE TO THE ELITE RACE All other runners must park in the public parking provided. 16 RAS AL KHAIMAH HALF MARATHON 2021 www.therakhalfmarathon.com 17 FINISH AREA REFRESHMENT FINAL MEDALS ISOLATION COMPOUND ELITE PODIUM TV ZONE MEDICAL ROYAL EXIT HOSPITALITY FINISH ARCH 18 RAS AL KHAIMAH HALF MARATHON 2021 www.therakhalfmarathon.com 19 RACE PROGRAMME DIRECTIONS 05:00 Parking Opens TO RACE VENUE 05:00 VIP Hospitality Opens on Al Marjan Island Park Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, is 06:30 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon 2021 Elite Race Starts approximately a one-hour drive from Dubai, depending on your location within the city. 07:00 Call for Platinum and Gold Wave 1 Athletes to Enter Staging Area Please add around 20 minutes if travelling from 07:30 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon 2021 Non-Elite Waves Start the Marina/JLT areas. 07:28 First Elite Men Expected 07:34 First Elite Women Expected 07:50 Elite Awards Ceremony (Broadcast live) 09:00 Last Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon 2021 Wave Starts 12:00 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Cut-off Time AFTERNOON RACES 15:30 Race Venue Re-opens 16:00 1 KM Fun Run (Not Timed) Waves Start 17:00 5 KM Waves Start 18:30 Event Venue Closes 20 RAS AL KHAIMAH HALF MARATHON 2021 www.therakhalfmarathon.com 21 PARTICIPANT INFORMATION RACE BIBS All participants will be given a race bib number. Platinum athletes will receive 2 bibs (name on the front and number on the back) and all other runners 1 bib (to go on the front).