THE RAS AL KHAIMAH HALF MARATHON 2023

BENARD KOECH AND HELLEN OBIRI SOAR TO VICTORY AS WINNERS OF THE RAS AL KHAIMAH HALF MARATHON 2023

Men’s first place awarded to Benard Koech, with a winning time of 58:45
Hellen Obiri takes the women’s elite race with a time of 1:05:05
A record-breaking number of over 5,500 participants recorded at the 16th edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon, with the elite field featuring 28 world-class athletes

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, 18 February 2023: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the much anticipated Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon returned for its 16th edition this morning, with an electrifying race that saw world-class athletes, Benard Koech and Hellen Obiri cross the finish line victoriously as winners.

Following the hugely successful race, which saw intense competition from 28 elite athletes vying for the top spot, the first, second, and third place runners were recognized at an award ceremony. In addition to the elite field, the race recorded participation from over 5,500 runners across four categories, including the half marathon, half marathon – relay teams of two, 5 KM, and 1 mile races. Offering an attractive prize fund of AED 1,219,000, the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon saw elite and non-elite runners tackle the fantastic flat and fast course, taking them on a scenic route across the stunning Marjan Island set against the backdrop of the nature Emirate’s shimmering coastline.

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