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The race had some well-known attendees<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Al](\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/03\/04113242\/4255581-167317105.jpg\")
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Thanks to the Saudi Sports for All Federation and Historic Jeddah Program, this marathon was more than merely breaking a sweat. Anwar Algoz, the Moroccan runner, aced the 21 km, crossing the finish line in just 1 hour and 6 minutes. Major props! Even royalty joined the fun, with Prince Sultan bin Khalid Al-Faisal and Prince Saud bin Turki Al-Faisal soaking in the vibes of historical bliss.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Historic landmarks in Al Balad became pit stops<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Al](\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/03\/04113429\/4255566-115284777.jpg\")
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But wait, there’s more! The marathon arrangements included facilities like medical points, hydration stations, food trucks, and entertainment programs within the race village. Enthusiasm was palpable as top runners from more than 15 countries enjoyed the scenic beauty of the city\u2019s sights while competing. Ola Altaib, a medical student, expressed her happiness at participating in this marathon. \u201cRunning through the streets of old Jeddah is an incredibly invigorating experience that is unmatched,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
The triumphant moment for many of the runners was finally crossing the finish line<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n@theslowesturtle<\/a> \u0645\u064a\u0646 \u062c\u0627\u064a\u061f \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f #Albalad<\/a> #jeddah<\/a> #jeddahmarathon<\/a> #jeddahhistorichalfmarathon<\/a> #\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062b\u0648\u0646_\u062c\u062f\u0629<\/a> #\u0646\u0635\u0641_\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062b\u0648\u0646_\u062c\u062f\u0629<\/a> #fyp<\/a> #running<\/a> #lululemon<\/a> \u266c origineel geluid – \ud83c\udfa7\ud83c\udfa7\ud83c\udfa7<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\nAt the end of the race, runners were greeted by cheering crowds, and the most thrilling moment for them was crossing the finish line. \u201cTired but super happy,\u201d said one of the oldest runners, Hamid Al-Ahmri, who came all the way from the southern side of the Kingdom after completing the 10 km category. \u201cI am so glad I made it, and it feels great to cross the finish line.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\nThe event concluded with the distribution of prizes and medals to the winners and participants. The marathon successfully blended fitness, culture, and community spirit, making it a standout moment in Jeddah’s lively calendar!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Al-Balad, the historic heart of Jeddah, transformed into a runner’s paradise for the Jeddah Half-Marathon 2024!\u00a0 Beyond a race, it became a lively celebration of grit, cheers, and history. Over 3,000 participants, ranging from kids to seniors, hit the streets for the 21 km, 10 km, and a breezy 1 km walk, starting the … ","protected":false},"author":4407,"featured_media":54204,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pmpro_default_level":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[85],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-54201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest","pmpro-has-access"],"acf":{"hide_featured_image":false,"featured_image":false,"featured_image_caption":"","summary":"","flexible_content":false,"legacy_image":"","legacy_full_image":"","type_of_video":"Self Hosted","lovin_video_link":false,"lovin_video_link_webm":false,"video_thumbnail":false,"disable_lovin_hearts":false,"lovin_heart_title":"","show_sponsor":false,"sponsor_image":false,"sponsor_name":"","sponsor_content":"","sponsor_website":"","sponsor_facebook":"","sponsor_twitter":"","sponsor_instagram":"","enable_reveal_feature":false,"reveal_image":false,"featured_for_app":false,"legacy_meta_tags":"","is_guest_user":false,"episode_number":"","embed_code":"","episode_introduction":"","shorten_deep_link":"https:\/\/lovin.go.link\/7bF7H"},"yoast_head":"\n
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Historic landmarks in Al Balad became pit stops<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
But wait, there’s more! The marathon arrangements included facilities like medical points, hydration stations, food trucks, and entertainment programs within the race village. Enthusiasm was palpable as top runners from more than 15 countries enjoyed the scenic beauty of the city\u2019s sights while competing. Ola Altaib, a medical student, expressed her happiness at participating in this marathon. \u201cRunning through the streets of old Jeddah is an incredibly invigorating experience that is unmatched,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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