The Christmas lull in running is almost here but last week was a good one in terms of action. We break it down for you including the richest half-marathon in the world in Saudi Arabia which with little fanfare paid women and men equal prize money and where women were allowed to race in shorts.
JEDDAH: More than 3,500 people across various categories participated in the hugely successful first edition of the Jeddah Half Marathon on Saturday, Dec. 10. The marathon, a much-anticipated fixture on the Saudi Sports for All Federation’s sporting calendar, was held in front of the Yacht Club and Jeddah’s Formula One circuit on the corniche, starting at 6 a.m.
The Saudi Sports for All Federation has completed its preparations to host the Jeddah Half-Marathon on Sunday, Dec. 10, with the support of the Ministry of Sports and the Quality-of-Life Program. Through this important event, the SFA aims to promote an active lifestyle and foster a competitive spirit among participants. The SFA has called on the public to take part in the
JEDDAH: There is still time to get in shape . The Saudi Sports for All Federation has set Dec. 10 as the date for the Jeddah Half-Marathon, with categories for all abilities and ages. The federation said the date will mean cooler conditions on the day, plus an easier time training before the event. Jeddah’s event has three categories: A 21 km race for experienced runners, a