The Al Sharqiyah International Race 2024 is set to be a highlight in Saudi Arabia’s growing sporting calendar, particularly for Running enthusiasts.
Scheduled to take place on December 14, 2024, this event promises to showcase not only the thrill of competition but also the stunning landscapes of the Eastern Province.
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The Antarctic Ice Marathon is one of the world's most extreme endurance races, taking place on the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth. Held annually at the Union Glacier camp in Antarctica, this race is run over the standard 42.195 km (26.2 miles) marathon distance, challenging participants with sub-zero temperatures, strong winds, and an altitude of approximately 700 meters (2,300 feet) above sea level. The race route is set against a breathtaking, pristine polar landscape, providing runners with an unparalleled adventure in one of the most remote locations on the planet.
The event features an individual competition with male and female divisions, where athletes from around the globe test their physical and mental resilience against the harsh Antarctic conditions. Competitors must contend with an uneven snow and ice surface, requiring specialized gear, including insulated running shoes, multiple layers of thermal clothing, and face protection to guard against frostbite.
For those seeking a shorter but equally formidable challenge, the Frozen Continent Half Marathon is run concurrently with the marathon, covering 21.1 km (13.1 miles). Like the full marathon, this event demands exceptional endurance and determination, as runners navigate the icy terrain and battle the elements.
The Antarctic Ice Marathon is not only a test of athletic ability but also a bucket-list adventure for extreme sports enthusiasts, marathon collectors, and those striving to complete marathons on all seven continents. The race is officially recognized as the southernmost marathon on Earth, providing an extraordinary opportunity to run in a location few people ever visit.
Participants must undergo careful preparation and acclimatization before embarking on this unique race, with organizers offering logistical support, safety briefings, and guidance on essential cold-weather running techniques. Due to the remote nature of the event, entry slots are limited, and competitors must adhere to strict environmental and safety protocols.
Whether conquering the full marathon or the half marathon, those who take on the Antarctic Ice Marathon join an exclusive group of endurance athletes who have raced at the bottom of the world.
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Member of the Association of International Marathons & Distances Races
Recognised by Guinness World Records as the Southernmost Marathon on Earth
One of only two official running events within the Antarctic Circle on mainland Antarctica. The Antarctica Intercontinental Marathon (operated with theWorld Marathon Challenge) is the only other marathon event on the continent. Other races take place in the more temperate climate of islands near South America, outside the Antarctic Circle.
The iconic Marathon Flamewas brought to the 2012 Antarctic Ice Marathon by UNICEF ambassador Nasos Ktoridis
A documentary on the 2010 Antarctic Ice Marathon was nominated for an International Emmy Award
There have been fourteen Antarctic Ice Marathon races to date
It's impossible to predict winning times because weather conditions and terrain are variable from one year to the next
The men's event record of 3:34.47 was set by Petr Vabrousek (CZE) in 2013
The women's event record of 4:20.02 was set by Fiona Oakes (GBR) in 2013
The race was initially operated at Patriot Hills, Antarctica but changed to Union Glacier, Antarctica in 2010
In 2007, William Tan - a wheelchair competitor -completed a marathon distance on the aircraft runway
Participants are eligible to join the exclusive 7 Continents Marathon Club by finishing the Ice Marathon in addition to marathons on each of the other six continents.
The sister race of the Antarctic Ice Marathon is the North Pole Marathon, which is the Northernmost Marathon on Earth
The Reggae Marathon & Half Marathon is Jamaica’s premier International Marathon Event. Marathoners, sports enthusiasts as well as beginners, converge in Negril, Jamaica’s capital of casual, for a fun event characterized by good vibes and lots of Reggae music.
Enthusiastic supporters come out along the looped, internationally certified course to support participants. Meanwhile, hard working volunteers offer uniquely packaged water and re-hydration fluids at every mile. The pulsating Reggae music on course also keeps participants in an “irie” spirit, as they burn the mileage.
Other related Marathon events, like the internationally rated gourmet Pasta Party and Registration & Expo, have participants and supporters alike, humming with activity. The Finish Line Beach Bash affords everyone an opportunity to relax on the beach with special offerings and entertainment geared towards having the best time.
All in all, the Reggae Marathon Event is uniquely Jamaican with an international appeal.
What started as a loose collection of runners at Kingston’s local reservoir, Mona Dam, affectionately called “The Dam”, became a club – the Jamdammers – in June 1995. Over the past years, the Club has grown both in size (over 100 members) and stature by re-writing the book on road racing in Jamaica.The annual Reggae Marathon Grand Prix Series presented by the Jamdammers and our premier event – the Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K – have become staples of local and international road race calendars.
Despite these lofty achievements, however, one thing remains constant – the Club’s mandate and mission to promote a healthy lifestyle through distance running and to put Negril and Jamaica on the map as a world class marathon destination.
In keeping with the Jamdammers’ overall mandate, the presentation of the Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K has blossomed into an international event, included in the world’s ten best marathon events.
The California International Marathon (CIM) is a marathon organized by runners, for runners! CIM was founded in 1983 by the Sacramento Running Association (SRA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The SRA Board of Directors is comprised of runners with a combined total of 150+ years of service to the CIM.
The same route SRA management created for the 1983 inaugural CIM will take you through rural countryside, then through the towns of Orangevale, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks and Carmichael and finally, under a canopy of trees in full fall colors, into the city of Sacramento for the State Capitol finish. Even though the course has remained the same, the race has grown into a true international event.
CIM has a gently rolling, point-to-point, net downhill course with well maintained streets and few turns. The CIM start is at a 366 ft. elevation and its finish at a 26 ft. elevation.
CIM has steadily grown in numbers from a field of 1,600 runners in 1983 to a race that now fills to a capacity of more than 9,000 marathoners. Over the years, the SRA has added a four-person relay (over 1,000 teams now compete) and a 2.62-mile maraFUNrun held in the spirit of fitness and fun for 2,000 participants. Both of these events are a component of SRA’s mission to expose people of all ages to the benefits of a healthy lifestyle through running.
The SRA Board of Directors, race management and volunteers work thousands of hours year-round to ensure that all runners have the best marathon experience possible, whether you are an experienced elite racer, mid-packer or are running for your first marathon finisher’s medallion. We look forward to seeing you in December!
Karen Baysinger I've run this marathon twice, and they offer a relay which I've run 3 times. For the most part this course is flat & fast. The aid stations are what you should expect from a marathon, the start & finish are very well organized, and it's a small enough field of runners that you don't have a slow-down at the start in finding your pace. Weather is always a toss-up but directors can't control that.
California International Marathon, Race Date: 2024-12-08, Distance: Marathon
Division
Time
Name
Age
Home
Male
2:07:35
Tsegay Weidlibanos
2nd Male
2:10:06
CJ Albertson
3rd Male
2:11:55
Nick Haunger
4th Male
2:12:07
Robert Miranda
Female
2:24:28
Calli Hauger Thackery
2nd Female
2:24:40
Jacqueline Gaughan
3rd Female
2:28:41
Stephanie Bruce
4th Female
2:30:04
Annmarie Tuxbury
Division
Time
Name
Age
Home
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Reasons to run CIM
Qualify for the Boston Marathon! The fast, USATF sanctioned course is a Boston Marathon qualifying course.
Average temperatures range in the mid-50s, 80% chance of perfect running weather.
Fall continues well into December in Sacramento and the “City of Trees” is ablaze with fall colors.
The CIM wide start line minimizes congestion and allows for you to easily settle into your marathon pace.
There are separate finish lines for men and for women.
The Pace Team leaders, many of them elite ultra runners, are local and familiar with the CIM course.
The Loyal Runners Program is available to runners who have finished the CIM 5 times, 10 times, 15 times, 20 times, 25 times and 30 times receive special gifts.
There is bus transportation to the start for all runners.
More than 2,000 dedicated, caring volunteers, and great crowd support from local residents who support this “Capitol Running Tradition.”
17-well-stocked aid stations and plenty of nourishment at the finish.
More porta-potties per runner at the start and along the course than any event the CIM staff and board has ever seen!
Block-by-block, lively and “international” course entertainment.
Beautiful, LARGE, unique, colorful finishers’ medallions and ribbons.
Festive two-day Expo, timed perfectly for your holiday shopping.
Get in shape, meet new friends, achieve a goal, and then enjoy the holiday season guilt-free!
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I've run this marathon twice, and they offer a relay which I've run 3 times. For the most part this course is flat & fast. The aid stations are what you should expect from a marathon, the start & finish are very well organized, and it's a small enough field of runners that you don't have a slow-down at the start in finding your pace. Weather is always a toss-up but directors can't control that.