Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon course.
The half marathon course for 2027 (13 Feb 2027): flat, 20 m of climbing, out and back.
Half Marathon
- Distance
- 21.1
- kilometers
- Climb
- 20 m
- total ascent
- Descent
- 20 m
- total descent
- Profile
- Flat
- PB territory
- Layout
- Out and back
- Road
- Time limit
- 3 h
- to finish
- Start
- 07:00
- local time
Racing it
Pro tips
- 01
Start Cool, Stay Steady
With a 07:00 start and typical 22C, the early miles are the coolest. Settle into goal pace before the sun climbs.
From the start time, temperature
- 02
Flat Means Even
The course is pancake flat with only 20 m of total climb, so aim for even effort and avoid surging when the road feels effortless.
From the elevation profile
- 03
Out-and-Back Awareness
It's an out-and-back on Al Marjan Island causeways, so you'll meet runners head-on after the turnaround. Keep your line and stay aware in the middle.
From the layout, description
- 04
Elite Pack Discipline
A deep elite field on a flat causeway can pull you through the first half. Run your own pace and let the pack go if it's too fast.
From the description
Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.