Running in Kuwait - Marathons 2017

As the weather starts to get pleasant, outdoor activities start to pick up. Kuwait has been having Marathons, Triathlons and vertical climbs going on each season (for the last 7 years).  Have a look at the video below about how to train for a marathon (There are other videos online - just check which one works for you).

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One should also know what the body undergoes when running a marathon. Have a look at the video below to understand, what one goes through in a marathon.

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Here is a fun take about the stages one goes through when running a marathon.

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Here are the Triathlon, marathons and others for this year.

DISCOVER AMERICA RUN/WALK
5 km Walk/Run at The Boulevard, Salmiya

Discover America Run/Walk - (21/10/2017) Time 8am - The Boulevard, Salmiya

Website (CLICK HERE). Supported by the Embassy of the United States of America.

5 km Fun Walk/Run - Individual - KD 5 

One can register for the walk/run at the website (CLICK HERE)

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FLYING START TRIATHLON
#fstriathlon

Flying Start Triathlon - (28/10/2017) Green Island
Website : http://www.theflyingstart.com/
Instagram: @fstriathlon (CLICK HERE)
Facebook: @fstriathlon (CLICK HERE)

Race Category (Details) Price for registration.

• Sprint (750m Swim - 20k Bike - 5k Run) - KD 35  Now  KD 40
• Sprint (750m Swim - 20k Bike - 5k Run)(TEAM) - KD 55 Now  KD 65
• Olympic (1500m Swim - 40k Bike - 10k Run) - KD 35 Now  KD 40
• Olympic (1500m Swim - 40k Bike - 10k Run)(TEAM) - KD 55 Now  KD 65
• Super Sprint (350m Swim - 10K Bike - 2.5k Run) - KD 35 Now  KD 40

Official age categories

• Juniors - Under 20
• Seniors 1 - 20 - 29
• Seniors 2 - 30 - 39
• Veterans 1 - 40 - 49
• Veterans 2 - 50+

Trailer for the Flying Start Triathlon

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One can register for the race at the website (CLICK HERE). The Race Kit Distribution will take place on 26th and 27th October 2017 between 4pm - 8pm at Green Island (Participants must bring their registration receipt to collect the kits)

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Race Map for Flying Start Triathlon (Green Island)

Photo Courtesy to PV Events

Location Information

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Location Coordinates: 29.3638247, 48.0243449
Location Coordinates: 29°21'49.8"N, 48°01'27.6"E

Parking  - (28/10/2017) for the Triathlon event, have a look below

Photo Courtesy to FSTriathlon and PV.Events 

DUATHLON (The flying start for Kids)
#fstriathlon

Duathlon - (27/10/2017) Friday 4:30 pm at Green Island

Website : http://www.theflyingstart.com/

Instagram: @fstriathlon (CLICK HERE)

Facebook: @fstriathlon (CLICK HERE)

FS Junior Duathlon are for 3 age groups

• Junior 1 - 500m BIKE and 1000m RUN - Age Group 10-12 years old - KD 5
• Junior 2 - 500m BIKE and 750m RUN - Age Group 7-9 years old - KD 5
• Junior 3 - 500m BIKE and 500m RUN - Age Group 4-6 years old (Parental Guidance is allowed) - KD 5

One can register for the race at the website (CLICK HERE).

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FUN RUN
#FUNRUN3K

FunRun - (28/10/2017) Radisson Blu Hotel
The Viking Club Kuwait is organising a 3km Fun Run on 28/10/2017 at 9am at Radisson Blu Hotel. Registrations starts at 7:30am at the Viking Club.
Website: http://www.vikingclubkuwait.com/
Instagram: @thevikingclubkuwait (CLICK HERE)
Instagram: @radissonblukuwait (CLICK HERE)

Photo Courtesy to the Viking Club Kuwait

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RUNKUWAIT
#RUNKUWAITFORACAUSE

RunKuwait - (11/11/2017) Kuwait Scientific Center

Website: http://runkuwait.org/
Instagram: @runkuwait (CLICK HERE)

Facebook: @RunKuwait (CLICK HERE)
Category - 5k and 10k run (Running, Walking or even Strolling till the finish line)

It is organised by Fawzia Sultan Healthcare Network (FSHN) to have a run with all proceeds from the registration fees go directly to the non-profit children's evaluation and rehabilitation center (CERC). Early bird registration period is now extended until 31/10/2017 for which the fees is KD 10. Be it for 5k or 10k runs. One can register at the website (CLICK HERE). For more information, CLICK HERE

Run Kuwait Charity Run Season 7 Commercial

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GULF BANK 642 MARATHON

Gulf Bank 642 Marathon - (18/11/2017) Souq Sharq
Website: http://www.gulfbank642marathon.com/

Category (Type of Run) - Price at the time of Registration

• 5km - 5km Family Fun Run - Individual - KD 10
• 10km - 10km Run to Kuwait Towers - Individual - KD 13
• 21km - Half Marathon - Individual - KD 18
• 42km - Full Marathon - Individual - KD 25

CLICK HERE or CLICK HERE to check out more information on the type of Category to choose from and to REGISTER for the race. The race kit distribution will take place on 14/11/2017 between 4pm - 8pm at Souq Sharq (Participants must bring their registration receipt to collect kits)

After Video of Gulf Run 2016 Marathon 2016

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Race Map for 5k Run for Gulf Run 642 Marathon

Race Map for 10k Run for Gulf Run 642 Marathon

Race Map for 21k Run for Gulf Run 642 Marathon

Race Map for 42k Run for Gulf Run 642 Marathon

NBK WALKATHON
#100MILLIONSTEPS
11 km

NBK Walkathon  - (09/12/2017) Green Island on Gulf Road to Shuwaikh Beach Park on Gulf Road (Next to KPC Building) one way only (Distance = 11km)

• Male categories (Blue T-shirt), race starts at 8:30 am
• Female categories (Red T-shirt), race starts at 8:45 am

Age category (NO FEES but Registration is necessary)

• Ages: 12-20 years - Green
• Ages: 21-35 years - Light Blue
• Ages: 36-49 years - Yellow
• Ages 50-59 years - Black
• Ages 60+ years - Red

One can register for the race at the website (CLICK HERE). Date of Registration 23/11/2017 till 7/12/2017 from 1pm to 10pm (on the gulf road next to the scientific center)

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Race Map of the 11km NBK Walkathon 2017

Photo Courtesy to NBK group

THE NORTH FACE CHALLENGE
17 km

The North Face Challenge - (03/02/2018) Location: Mutlaa Ridge, North of Kuwait (Distance = 17km). A Trail Run in the Kuwaiti Desert to test once endurance and gain experience.
Course will be 17km - 4 laps
Briefing: 8:30am
Race Start: 9am
Cut off time: 11:45am
Ceremony: 11am
Entry fees: KD 25
CLICK HERE to register at the website. Email will full details will be sent out to all participants on 25/01/2018. CLICK HERE to check out at the website.

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Check out the previous posts on the previous year's run

CLICK HERE on the 10k Runq8.
CLICK HERE on the Ultra Marathon.
CLICK HERE on the Runq8 Marathon of 2013.
CLICK HERE on the Kuwait Charity Run 2013.
CLICK HERE on the The Flying Start Triathlon.