It was a major blow to athletes when Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) half marathon was cancelled this year’s race.
Today, the race organisers announced that the United Arab Emirates that was scheduled for February 19 will not take place.
In a statement, the organisers said: “After careful consideration, we have taken the decision to postpone the 15th edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon, which was set to take place on February 19th, 2021 on Al Marjan Island, to 2022.”
“This is a necessary measure to protect the well-being of our participants, spectators and staff in light of the ever-evolving situation.
“All registered participants will receive a refund, as per the cancellation policy and, as gesture of gratitude and a thank you for ongoing support, all UAE registered runners will receive their race pack and race medal.
“The safety of all visitors to Ras Al Khaimah remains our utmost priority and we are very grateful for the understanding and support of the event participants at this time,” the statement added, asking those who had planned to travel to the emirate to “continue to enjoy the diverse beach, adventure and culture on offer in the Emirate.”