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The 2024 RAK Half Marathon can be seen LIVE and for FREE! Here’s the Link! Begins at 6.45 AM RAK, 24 Feb (9.45 PM 23 Feb, NYC, 8.45 PM 23 Feb Chicago, 6.45 PM SFO 23 Feb)!

2024 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Presser: Peres Jepchirchir, Tamirat Tola and Koko Klosterholfen speak on upcoming RAK Half Marathon!

You will be able to view the fastest and one of most competitive half marathons in the world. Total prize purse is $326,000, or 1.2 million AED! 

It is organized chaos this morning as a team, well versed in races in U.A.E., is doing the final touches on the race. My job, do social commentary and stay the hell out of the way. 

I can do that very well!

Greetings from Ras Al Khaimah!

The race begins in one hour!

The buses are bringing in participants. T

Temperatures are currently 61 degrees F, with Fog,

Temp predictions suggest 61-67 degrees.

Running legend and TV presenter Paula Radcliffe, Race Director Peter Connerton, Alka Winter VP Destination Marketing & Communications, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, with elite runners Koko Klosterhalfen, Peres Jepchirchir, and Tamirat Tola at the pre-event press briefing at RIXOS Bab Al Bahr.
February 22, 2024.

Use the link below to watch the exciting half marathon on the fastest course in the world.

There are big battles between Tamirat Tola and Benard Kibet on the men’s side, and my guess is Peres Jepchirchir, Abebel Yeshaneh, and Konstanze Klosterholfen.

Tim Hutchings and Paula Radcliffe will commentate and watch for #RunBlogRun thoughtful social media during and after the race!

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