The 10th edition of Ras al-Khaimah Half Marathon will kick off on 10th February with the participation of 3,500 runner representing more than 80 countries, including a selection of international runners, under the patronage H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah.

RAK Half Marathon has been classified as the second best Half Marathon in the world, and one of the biggest in terms of importance and size of participation, amounting to total race awards of more than a million Dirhams. RAK Marathon won the Golden Medal of the International Association of Athletics Federations, IAAF, and received the Classification of the Golden Shield The event will be held under the patronage of the Government of Ras al-Khaimah, represented by Saqr Port Authority, RAK Hospitality Holding, Hakaya Collection and Ras al-Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. The event is headed by Brigadier Naser Salim Mradad, Chairman of the RAK Half Marathon.