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Paula Radcliffe Praised RAK Half Marathon 2026 And Its Growing Community
Marathon legend Paula Radcliffe, the former women’s marathon world record holder from 2003 to 2019, recently graced Ras Al Khaimah for the RAK Half Marathon 2026. She shared her enthusiastic insights on the event, highlighting its elite status and the vibrant growth of the local running community.
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Paula Radcliffe’s glowing review
Paula Radcliffe, a celebrated champion of the London, New York, and Chicago Marathons, was absolutely thrilled by the RAK Half Marathon 2026. She described the race with a catchy ‘fast start, strong finish,’ emphasizing the incredible energy.
Radcliffe observed the whole community flourishing, noting how Ras Al Khaimah is rapidly developing into a fantastic place to live, even starting to rival the impressive growth seen in Dubai. She was particularly excited to witness the running community here expanding at such a brilliant pace, making the event truly special.
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Stellar performances on the track
The RAK Half Marathon certainly delivered some unforgettable moments on the course. In the men’s race, the triumphant runner Kamworor crossed the finish line with a clear plan, later declaring it the ‘perfect race before a marathon.’ The women’s race, specifically the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon 2024, also showcased immense talent.
It revealed great potential from the younger runners, with several strong debut performances, including that of Anley, indicating a bright future for the sport in the region. These impressive showings underscore the high caliber of competition at the event.
The winners: Kamworor & Anley| Image Credit: RAK Half Marathon
RAK’s rising running scene
Paula Radcliffe didn’t hold back her praise for Ras Al Khaimah as a premier racing destination, calling it a ‘key elite race with a fast-growing community.
It’s clear that Ras Al Khaimah is not just developing physically but also fostering a thriving, engaged community around its world-class sporting events.
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