Upcoming Marathon Events

Kuwait Sports Day

by Sportaholic
#kuwaitsportsday

Date: 27 March 2018 (Tuesday)

Time: 5 pm

Venue: Kazma Sports Club, Kuwait

Website: CLICK HERE

Instagram: @sportaholic.kw (CLICK HERE)

Facebook: @SportaholicKuwait (CLICK HERE)

Contact: 66586969

Email: info@sportaholic.com.kw

Category

- Running - Male (21-36 years) - 6 km - KD 10 (CLICK HERE)

- Running - Female (21-36 years) - 6 km - KD 10 (CLICK HERE)

- Running - Male (37 years and above) - 6 km - KD 10 (CLICK HERE)

- Running - Female (37 years and above) - 6 km - KD 10 (CLICK HERE)

Above 4 events and their qualifiers on Saturday 24th March 2018

starting at Gulf Road (Burger King) to Yacht Club at 8 am

First 25 in each of the above event will be selected 

for 27th March Kazma Sports Club

Category

- Road Bicycle - Male (21-36 years) - 12 km - KD 10 (CLICK HERE)

- Road Bicycle - Female (21-36 years) - 12 km - KD 10 (CLICK HERE)

- Road Bicycle - Male (37 years and above) - 12 km - KD 10 (CLICK HERE)

- Road Bicycle - Female (37 years and above) - 12 km - KD 10 (CLICK HERE)

Above 4 events and their qualifiers on Saturday 24th March 2018

starting at Yacht Club to Gulf Road (Burger King) at 8 am

First 15 in each of the above event will be selected 

for 27th March Kazma Sports Club

Category

- Male Wheelchair Racing - Male - 800 m - No Fees (CLICK HERE)

- Male Intellectual Disability Running Race - Male - 800 m - No Fees (CLICK HERE)

- Down Syndrome Adults Running Race - 400 m - No Fees (CLICK HERE)

- Down Syndrome Kids Running Race - 100 m - No Fees (CLICK HERE)

Above 4 events takes place on Tuesday 27th March 2018

starting at Kazma Sport Club at 5 pm

QRun Kids Marathon

by Qnet and Pro Vision
#q8runkidsmarathon

#kidsmarathon2018

Date: 10 March 2018 (Saturday)

Time: 9 am

Venue: Murouj (CLICK HERE)

Website: CLICK HERE

Instagram: @pv.events (CLICK HERE)

Category

- 500 meters (2 laps): Tiny Ones - 2 to 4 years (with adult companion)

- 750 meters (3 laps): Little Ones - 5 to 6 years

- 1000 meters (4 laps): Big Ones - 7 to 9 years

- 1250 meters (5 laps): Bigger Ones - 10 to 12 years

Race Kit collections on Thursday 8th March 2018

at Al-Khaleejia Complex, Sharq between 3 pm and 8 pm

Two Twenty KM Ultra

by Forward Sports Events
#TwoTwentyKM

#Letsgoforward
#RunKuwait

Date: November 2018

Race Course: Northern to Southern border of  Kuwait

Website: www.forwardsportsevents.com CLICK HERE

Instagram: @forwardsportsevents (CLICK HERE)

Public Authority for Sport Marathon

by Public Authority for Sport
#PASMarathon

#PASKw
#PASKwt

Date: 23 March 2018 (Friday)

Race Course: Gulf Road - Souq Sharq to KFC and U-Turn to finish at Kuwait Towers
Distance: 5 km
Category: 5 Km (15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+)
Category: 5 Km (Special Needs - 5 km - Wheelchair / Visually Impaired / DS)

Registrations: Free but Needed for Race Kit CLICK HERE

Instagram: @pas_kwt (CLICK HERE)

Instagram: @pv.events (CLICK HERE)

LadySoft Run 2018

Ladies of Arabia
#LadyMyWay
#LadySoftRun

#LadySoftArabia

Date: 24 March 2018 (Saturday) at 9 am

 Venue: Boulevard Kuwait (Salmiya)
Distance: 6 km Fun Run
Category: to all Women
Registrations: KD 5 CLICK HERE

Instagram: @ladysoftarabia (CLICK HERE)
Prizes: 1st Place (KD 300), 2nd Place (KD 200), 3rd Place (KD 100)
Instagram: @boulevardq8 (CLICK HERE)

KBA Night Run 2018

Murouj
#5kNightRun
#GlowInTheDarkRun

Date: 14 April 2018 (Saturday) at 6 pm (7-9pm)

 Venue: Murouj Kuwait

Distance: 5 km Glow in the Dark Fun Run
Registrations: KD 10 (CLICK HERE)
Instagram: @muroujkw (CLICK HERE)

Peak Race / Peak of Al Hamra

Peak Race
#Peak2018
#PeakofAlHamra
#VerticalMarathon

Date: 28 April 2018 (Saturday) at 8 am

 Venue: Al Hamra Tower, Kuwait

Distance: 60 Floors (Approx 1500 steps)
Category: Individual (60 Floors), Team Relay (30 Floors Each), Fun Run (5 Floors)
Registrations: KD 15, 30 and 10 Respectively (CLICK HERE)
Instagram: @peakrace (CLICK HERE)
Website: http://www.peakrace.com/

Wings for life World Run

#WorldRun
#WingsForLife
#SpinalCordResearch

Date: 6 May 2018 (Sunday) at 2 pm

 Venue: Boulevard Salmiya, Kuwait

Distance: 30 minutes head start until virtual catcher car catches up

Category: Runners and Wheelchair participants

DOWNLOAD APP: CLICK HERE for AppStore & CLICK HERE for PlayStore

Registrations: Around KD 7 (23 $US Dollars) (CLICK HERE)

Instagram: @wflworldrun (CLICK HERE)

Instagram: @boulevardq8 (CLICK HERE)

Website: CLICK HERE

NOTE: Running the App during the race is necessary (Keep mobile phone charged)

The Wings for Life World Run is a truly unique and global race for both runners and wheelchair participants. Instead of a finish line, competitors race side by side to keep ahead of the virtual Catcher Car. Now in it’s fifth year, on May 6, 2018 Wings for Life World Run participants in Kuwait can also run together in Kuwait City. Meet up with your friends, download the Wings for Life World Run App and join all the other people running until the virtual Catcher Car catches you of course. The race starts at exactly 14:00. The virtual Catcher Car takes off 30 minutes after the start at 15 km/hr and steadily increases its speed until the last athletes have been caught. 100% of all donations and the entry fees go directly into spinal cord research projects.

Wings for Life World Run App features:

- Be part of the global running event 

- Virtual Catcher Car - the moving finish line 

- Use the App to run on Race Day, May 6, 2018 at 11:00 UTC 

- Train using the App

- Your name and result will appear in the Global Result List

- Great for any level: you can set your goal and track your progress

- Audio feedback (choose from 10 languages) during your running sessions

- GPS tracking of your run 

- Share your achievements via your mobile device

- Get a 3-D replay preview of your run and share the full replay with others

- Available in ten languages

- Donate using the App

Ultra Desert Run

Forward Ultra
#ForwardUltra
#LetsGoForward
#RunKuwait

Date: 7th December 2018, Friday

 Venue: South desert of Kuwait
Distance: 15 km (1/2 Lap), 30 km (1 Lap), 60 km (2 Laps)

Category: Male and Female; Corporate (15km); Fitness & Run Clubs (15/30km)
Tickets: 15 km (KD 15); 30 km (KD 20); 60 km (KD 30)

Registrations: Opens June 2018 (Limited to 500 Runners Only)
Sign up for Early Access Notification to receive registration link

Instagram: @forwardsportsevents (CLICK HERE)

Facebook: @forwardsportsevents (CLICK HERE)

Website: http://forwardsportsevents.com/ultramarathon/

Exact Route will be put up 4 months before the event

Race Relay Team

#KwtRelay
#KuwaitRelay
#KuwaitRelayRace

Date: 15th December 2018, Saturday

Distance: 10 Km (4 runners, each 2.5km)
Instagram: @sports.kuwait.ev (CLICK HERE)

Previous Posts

CLICK HERE for a post on Fitness Expo.

CLICK HERE for a post on Previous Marathons in Kuwait.

CLICK HERE for a post on previous Triathlon event in Kuwait.

CLICK HERE for a post on previous Charity run in Kuwait.

CLICK HERE for a post on previous Runq8 Marathon in Kuwait.

CLICK HERE for a post on previous Marathon Ultra in Kuwait.

CLICK HERE for a post on previous Runq8 in Kuwait.

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).

CLICK HERE if the above video does not work

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.

CLICK HERE if the above video does not work

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

CLICK HERE if the above video does not work

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

CLICK HERE if the above video does not work

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

CLICK HERE for Google Maps Link.

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

CLICK HERE if the above video does not work

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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.

Beat Diabetes Walkathon 2013

Photo Courtesy to Landmark Group

A Landmark Group's Initiative in coordination with Ministry of Health, Kuwait and Dasman Diabetes Institute - Beat Diabetes Walkathon 2013. Since 2009 Beat Diabetes takes place across many countries. In Kuwait, Beat Diabetes takes place on Saturday, 16th November 2013 at 9 am from Kuwait Yacht Club for a distance of 3.2 kms ending at Green Island. Registration and Kit collection at 8 am. Online Registrations can be done at their WEBSITE.

7:30 am : T-Shirt / Cap collection.

Other Blogger's that posted about this event.

• Ladies who do lunch in Kuwait - CLICK HERE for the post.
• Kuwait Uptodate - CLICK HERE for the post.
• Expat and the City - CLICK HERE for the post.
• Chillnite - CLICK HERE for the post.

Photo Courtesy to Landmark Group

Tentative route of the Walkathon from A-Yacht Club to B - Green Island, Courtesy to Google Maps

UPDATE (24/11/2013): Beat Diabetes Walkathon made it on the Kuwait Television Channel 2's 'The Weekend Show'. Here is the video, CLICK HERE (Youtube link). Over 7,000 people participated in the walkathon.