Ras Al khaimah Trail Run
15km | 10km | 5km
Start Time: 7.30am
About
The Race
Go off road at the RAK Trail Run and experience the incredible views and sounds of the majestic Hajar mountain range.
The 5, 10 and 15km route will offer runners a challenging but fun course that meanders through the canyons of Wadi Naqab along 4×4 tracks with numerous dry river bed crossings.
From social to advanced runners, young or experienced – come and experience what trail running is all about.
Make a day of it and enjoy the beauty of nature and all that RAK and the trail run has to offer with a festive atmosphere in the race village and plenty of aid stations out on course.
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Where to enter
- Premier Online is Super Sports’ preferred registration partner.
Entry Fee & refund policy
- Adults (19yrs & over): AED175
- Juniors (18yrs & under): AED125
- Discounts are offered for families of 3 or more consisting of parents and children. Email events@supersportsuae.com for the family discount code.
- There is NO on the day registration.
Credit/Refund Policy
- Any participants canceling their participation after the closing date or if the race sells out or who is a “no-show” on the day of the race will not receive a refund.
- In the unfortunate event of the race having to have to be postponed/cancelled due to government authorities requests/weather/venue issues, the credit/refund policy of online entries through online entry providers will apply or you can have your entry carried over to any other Super Sports organized race.
- Unclaimed race packs including shirt, medal, snack, and voucher will be forfeited in full after the start of a respective distance.
Entry Fee Includes
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- Electronic Timing
- Shirt
- Finishers Medal
- Snack & Fruit Juice
- Downloadable Certificate
- Fruits and Refreshments
Race Pack Collection
- Race Pack Collection is on the morning of the race at Race Check In which opens at 6.45am near the Start line.
- Race numbers will be emailed to all runners and will also be on show at Race Check In on the morning of the race.
- Once you know your race number, proceed directly to your respective Bib collection desk and collect your Bib # with timing chip attached.
- When collecting your race pack, you will be asked your full name, gender and age. This is to check that you are collecting the correct race pack and that you are not entered into the wrong age category or gender. Please assist our staff with this data check to ensure the correct race results are recorded for all participants.
- You must have checked in and received your timing chip 30 minutes before your race start.
- Once you have done that, head to the Race Village and wait for the race briefing from our Race Director – Warren.
Race Day Program
Be checked in at least 20 minutes before the start of the race. There is NO Registration on the day.
06h45 Race Check In Opens
07h25 Race Check In closes for all distances
07h30 15km Race Starts
07h40 10km Race Starts
07h50 5km Race Starts
Prize Giving
09h00 Prize Giving for 5k
10h00 Prize Giving 10k & 15k
10h30 Cut-off time for all races
THERE IS NO BAG DROP!
Start Procedures
- Please wait outside the start area till your distance is called to the start line.
- Runners to self-seed themselves with faster runners near the front and more social runners toward the back.
- If you start with the wrong distance you will not receive a time for the race eg: if you entered the 5km and you start with the 10km no start time will be recorded.
- Gun times will be used for this race so everybody will have the same start time irrespective of where you start from in the start area.
Race Distances & Age Groups
Age Groups are calculated as per your age on race day. Male and Female categories for all age groups.
15km
16 – 29 years | 30 – 39 years | 40 – 49 years | 50 years+
10km
0 – 18 years | 19 – 29 years | 30 – 39 years | 40 – 49 years | 50 years+
5km
0 – 18 years | 19 – 29 years | 30 – 39 years | 40 – 49 years | 50 years+
Race Rules
- 15km = 7.5km out and back
- 10km = 5km out and back
- 5km = 2.5km out and back
- You must have your run number visible on the front of your upper body or race clothing and keep it visible at all times when on the run course.
- Your upper body must be covered at all times on the run portion of the race.
- Shoes are compulsory.
- No form of locomotion other than running, walking or crawling is allowed.
- Children U9yrs, who are not confident enough to run on their own, may be accompanied by 1 parent, who doesn’t pay, and this parent will not receive a race time or position, nor medal, shirt or any of the give aways.
Race BIB Numbers
- Bibs must be worn on your upper body with the number facing outward.
- Once finished racing, hand your race bib in at the T-Shirt stand and collect your free shirt.
- Safety pins will be provided in your race envelope or bring your own race belt.
Timing Chips
- Timing chip is attached to the back of your race bib.
- Ensure your bib has 1 timing chip stuck to the back and if not, please see Super Sports staff on the day to issue you with a new bib.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CHIP FROM THE BIB.
IF YOU RUN WITH NO BIB – YOU WILL RECEIVE NO TIME AND NO RESULT!
General Information
Finishers Medal
When crossing the finish line, please keep moving through the finish chute then you will receive your finishers medal.
Complimentary Muffin & Drink
You will receive a wrist band at the T-Shirt stand for a complimentary muffin and small fruit juice which can be claimed after the race.
NO WRIST BAND , NO MUFFIN & NO BEVERAGE
Athlete Refreshments
There are 3 water stations on course and other refereshments at the finish line.
Water Station
These will be supplied by the organisers. There are 3 stations on the run course as well as at the finish line, where fruit is also available.
End of Race Procedures
- When crossing the finish line, please keep moving through the finish chute then you will receive your finishers medal.
- Scan the QR codes to see your result.
- Hand your race number with timing chip in at the T Shirt stand and collect your free shirt.
- You will be given your wrist band once you have left the finish chute. Proceed to the counter and collect your snack and fruit juice.
- Prize Giving will follow as soon as possible once all athletes are finished.
Race Results
- Please scan the QR codes in the Race Village to view your result once you have finished running.
- Full results will be on the Super Sports website as soon as possible at www.supersportsuae.com – top right-hand corner – Race Results.
- You will find split times, overall placings, age category results, and a downloadable certificate.
Prize Giving
09h00 Prize Giving for 5k
10h00 Prize Giving 10k & 15k
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall winners, in each distance receive a trophy and voucher.
- 1st , 2nd & 3rd in age category, in each distance receive a medal.
- Overall winners are removed from the age category placings, so that the prizes are spread around more.
Photos
- When you see the cameramen, remember to give them a smile or a thumbs up, especially when you cross the finish line.
- Photos can be found on your results page by clicking on the CAMERA icon and then doing a bib or selfie search.
- Photos will be available 6 hours after the race has finished.
Event Photo Album
Event Videos
Coming Soon!
Directions to the Venue
From Dubai take either the E611 North towards Ras Al Khaimah for roughly 130km’s. Look out for the Wadi Naqab sign board. Take the exit and at the roundabout go straight. From that point on, follow the Parking signage that will be put out. When you arrive at the race village marshals will direct you to the parking area.
Parking
Follow signage and marshal directions as you enter the venue. Lots of Parking close to Start / Finish line.
BIB#
Race Numbers will be available 36 hours before Race Day so please check back then!