The 2025 Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon announced for February 1, 2025!

The Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon is one of the finest half-marathons in the world! Going into its 18th year, the RAK Half Marathon will be held on February 1, 2025! A Pre-Registration offer is posted below.

Last year, I was in RAK for the half marathon, and it was fantastic. Daniel Makteiko won the men’s, and Tsigi Gebreselma won the women’s race. Daniel just made the 10,000m team for Kenya, with his win at the NIKE Pre on May 25. Tsigi Gebreslama won the TEN (10,000M) by Sound Running in March 2024, and she was recently selected for the Ethiopian Olympic team.

The RAK has always had one of the finest, if not the finest, fields in the world at the half-marathon distance. The Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon is a wonderful way to see the United Arab Emirates, enjoy a week in a lovely resort, and race a really fast half-marathon! 

I hope to see many of you there next year! 

Check out the release below! 

RAS AL KHAIMAH HALF MARATHON DATE SET FOR 2025

 Region’s Fastest Half Marathon to Return on February 1, 2025 

Early Registration Promotion at rakhalfmarathon.com

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, 15 July 2024: Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon will return for its 18^th edition on Saturday 1 February 2025, with four races staged on Al Marjan Island.

Hosted by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon is a firm favourite attracting community runners and international elites alike. Featuring the 21.1km half marathon race, the event will also offer races at 10km, 5km, and 2km runs for athletes of all ages and abilities.

Raki Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, said: “We are excited to announce the return of one of the most highly anticipated global sporting events in the Nature Emirate for the 18th year. The race never fails to produce world-class champions, and we look forward once again to welcoming back an incredible line-up of elite athletes, sporting enthusiasts, and tourists from across the globe”.

With the registration process now open, front runners can take advantage of the event’s early registration promotion, secure their places on the start line and enjoy special entry fees until September 30. The early registration fee for the Half…