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RUNNERS’ GUIDE 2020
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Welcome Letters
H.E. Maitha Al Mahrouqi David Graham
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Tourism of Oman CEO of Oman Sail
and Chairwoman of Oman Sail
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Sultanate of Oman for the ninth It is my honour to introduce the 2020 Al Mouj Muscat Marathon, which
edition of the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon. If you’re a visitor to the country for will once again confirm Oman as a global sports and adventure tourism
this event, I hope you enjoy your stay here and are able to experience the destination.
Sultanate’s unique offerings.
We are incredibly proud to have built on the vision and foundations of the race
Born out of a vision to bring runners together in our beautiful country, the originally created by Muscat Road Runners. As we have worked to develop the
Al Mouj Muscat Marathon has developed year on year, becoming Oman’s profile of this international event, our focus has also been on increasing local
most iconic sporting event and drawing participants from around the globe. participation. I am delighted that the nation has embraced running and the
Alongside the event’s AIMS certification, the recent selection of the marathon number of Omanis competing in the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon has increased
as an AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Ranking qualifier is further year on year. The event has created new opportunities for people across the
recognition of its inspiring progress. country to challenge themselves with new distances, become more confident
in their abilities and aspire to improve on their achievements with each race.
Every year our community is captivated and inspired by the spectacle of the Al We received so much positive feedback last year and these stories of personal
Mouj Muscat Marathon, with crowds lining the route to cheer on the runners, growth are mirrored across the country.
many of whom return on subsequent years as competitors and volunteers. The
previous two editions of this event have set new records for participation and With the 2020 festival of running taking place over two days and involving a
last year welcomed more than 8000 competitors from over 100 nations. This wide variety of local stakeholders, I am thankful for the support of our title
year promises to be even bigger and we hope that your determination and sponsor Al Mouj Muscat, our many event partners and the fantastic volunteers
achievements can inspire many more runners to take their place on the start who are all integral to the continued success of the event. At its heart, the Al
line in 2021. Mouj Muscat Marathon is, and always has been, a community effort. I would
like to thank the Ministry of Sports Affairs, the Ministry of Tourism, the Oman
I wish you great success in the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon and encourage Athletic Association, Muscat Municipality and the Royal Oman Police for their
visiting international runners to explore the mountains, sea, beaches and the ongoing direction and support.
deserts to experience Oman first-hand and see what makes this such a special
and beautiful country. I am sure that the 2020 Al Mouj Marathon will be an unforgettable experience
for each runner and I wish you all every success.
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About The 2020 Edition 2
Meet the Ambassadors 3
Event Schedule 6
Race Pack Collection 7
How To Get There 9
How To Wear Your Bib 11
Baggage Drop 14
Medical Support 16
Race Routes 18
CONTENTS
How Fit Do You Feel? 27
Race Week Checklist 29
The Race 32
Race Pacers 34
Predict Your Time 35
Race Village & Entertainment 39
Spectators 42
Warm up with Professionals 44
Post-Race Reminders 46
Prizes 47
Prize Money 50
Honour Roll 51
At A Glance 54
The Kids’ Run 56
Exclusive Runner Discounts 56
Towards Sustainability 70
Our Partners 71
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About The 2020 Edition
Now in its ninth year, the 2020 Al Mouj Muscat Marathon
will host a record number of competitors during a two-day
festival of running in Oman’s vibrant capital.
The event will feature 5 race categories:
MARATHON HALF MARATHON 10KM
42.195KM 21.0975KM Friday 17th January 2020
Friday 17th January 2020 Friday 17th January 2020 Start Time: 8.00am
Start Time: 6.00am Start Time: 6.00am (Minimum age 15)
(Minimum age 17) (Minimum age 17)
Age Groups & Timings:
1KM Start Time: 9.30am
2KM Start Time: 8.30am
3KM Start Time: 7.30am
5KM RUN KIDS’ RUN
Saturday 18th January 2020 1KM, 2KM, 3KM 1KM (ages 7-8)
Start Time: 6.30am Saturday 18th January 2020 2KM (ages 9-10)
(Minimum age 12) First Race Start Time: 7.30am 3KM (ages 11-12)
The 2020 edition of Al Mouj Muscat Marathon has joined a list of
world-class marathons as an Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda
age group qualifying race.
Finishers of the Full Marathon on Friday 17th January 2020 will now be
able to earn ranking points for the Abbott World Marathon Majors
Wanda Age Group World Championships in 2021.
Further details about qualifying for the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group
World Championships can be found here.
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Meet The Ambassadors
Al Mouj Muscat Marathon 2020 is delighted to welcome
seven leading sports personalities on board as official
event ambassadors.
Engaging in physical activity has immediate and long-term health benefits.
The #RunWithUs campaign was created in response to the rising levels of
diabetes, obesity and hypertension in Oman. On a mission to promote the
enjoyment of running and engage participants, these inspirational role models
have teamed up on a campaign that instills the importance of leading an active
lifestyle and brings the whole nation together for a healthier future.
Local Ambassadors:
Ali Al Habsi Ahmad Al Harthi Fatma Al Nabhani
Oman’s top football goalkeeper Oman’s top car racer Oman’s most successful female
tennis star
Paula Radcliffe MBE
Former marathon world
record holder (2003-2019)
Al Mouj Muscat Marathon 2020 Barakat Al Harthi Sultan Al Touqi Musab Al Hadi
Global Ambassador Oman’s top sprinter Oman’s Olympic show-jumping Olympic sailing hopeful
silver medallist
6 Event Schedule Race Pack Collection will take place on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th January 2020 from 12.00pm - 9.00pm at the Oman Sail Car Park. When you enter Al Mouj from 18th November Street, please follow the event signage to the Race Pack Collection area. RACE DAY 1 Friday 17th January 2020 05.00am Race Village Opening 06.00am Start of Marathon, Half Marathon 07.05am Estimated First Half Marathon Finisher to Arrive 08.00am Start of 10KM 08.10am Estimated First Marathon Finisher to Arrive 08.30am Estimated First 10KM Finisher to Arrive 09.00am Cut-off time for Half Marathon 10.00am Cut-off time for 10KM 10.30am Prize Giving 12.00pm Cut-off time for Marathon 01.00pm Race Village Closing RACE DAY 2 Saturday 18th January 2020 05.30am Race Village Opening 06.30am Start of 5KM Run 06.45am Estimated First 5KM Finisher to Arrive 07.30am Start of 3KM Kids’ Run 07.45am Estimated First 3KM Finisher to Arrive 08.30am Start of 2KM Kids’ Run 08.38am Estimated First 2KM Finisher to Arrive 09.30am Start of 1KM Kids’ Run 09.40am Estimated First 1KM Finisher to Arrive 10.30am Prize Giving 01.00pm Race Village Closing
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Race Pack Collection
Runners are required to bring their QR Code confirmation MEET PAULA RADCLIFFE
email with bib number & photo ID for verification. AT RACE PACK COLLECTION
Please present your QR Code email, either printed or on your smartphone so
that it can be scanned. All participants will receive a bib and technical t-shirt
during race pack collection. Members of our team will be available on all
three days at this compulsory registration, to explain the route and answer
any additional questions.
Dates: 15th and 16th January 2020
Timings: 12.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Oman Sail Car Park, Al Mouj Muscat
Special Arrangements
Paula Radcliffe MBE, the former Women’s Marathon World Record holder,
Late pick up arrangements for international competitors will be joining the 10KM run of the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon 2020! During a
International competitors are strongly encouraged to arrive in Muscat by 16th January
glittering career, this legendary runner took the title in Chicago (2002) and was
2020 to collect their bibs on the final day of Race Pack Collection. Those facing three-time winner of both the London (2002, 2003, 2005) and New York (2004,
exceptional circumstances who require later race pack collection, are requested to 2007, 2008) Marathons.
email info@muscatmarathon.om by 10th January, stating their flight details. These
collections must take place between 4.30am - 5.30am on Friday, 17th January 2020.
Note, it’s the responsibility of each runner to ensure receipt of a confirmation email
Having retired from competitive running in 2015, Paula retained her status as
from the marathon team, which acknowledges that the request has been received the fastest female marathoner of all time for sixteen years; her World Record of
and can be accommodated. 2:15:25, set in 2003, remained unbeaten until 2019.
Race pack collection on behalf of another runner On the 16th of January, we are offering all runners a chance to meet
If you are unable to attend race pack collection, you can assign someone else to Paula for a photo opportunity or to have any memorabilia signed.
collect your race pack on your behalf . The person collecting the pack must bring a
copy of the confirmation email and a copy of your ID (Identity card for residents of
Oman or a passport copy for international runners).
The meet and greet will be hosted in the race pack collection area
in the Oman Sail Car Park:
IMPORTANT: Corporate race pack collection
All runners registered via a corporate entry must attend race pack collection and pick 2.00pm - 3.00pm
up their race packs individually, which will be available at a dedicated desk.
Get there early; places are limited and this meet and greet opportunity is
offered strictly on a first come, first served basis.
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How to get there
For your convenience, ease of travel and to ensure
availability of parking, we request and encourage runners, Access Routes to Event Parking
families and spectators to share a car. Exit Routes from Event Parking
Parking Accessible from 4.30am
The map indicates the access routes to the event parking areas.
Parking is limited and is on a first come, first served basis.
RACE DAY 1
Friday 17th January 2020
Al Mouj Marina
Before 6.30am Car Park Open
6.30am - 10.00am Car Park Closed
10.00am onwards Car Park Open
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Before 6.30am Car Park Open
6.30am - 10.00am Car Park Closed
10.00am onwards Car Park Open
Please note:
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• Runners who arrive later than 6.30am or require a departure earlier
than 10.00am should park outside Al Mouj Muscat. AL Maha
Station
18th Novemb
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• For safety reasons, once the race has commenced the route
will be closed.
• No vehicles, motorbikes, bicycles, or pedestrians will be allowed
on the course. PACA
Public Authority for Civil Aviation
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How To Wear Your Bib
Timing chips, which will be on the bibs distributed in the Race Category: Bib Colour
race pack, are unique to each runner and will be used to
identify each competitor and log individual results. 2020 2020 2020
YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR PRIDE YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR PRIDE YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR PRIDE
There will be no spare numbers at the venue, so it’s crucial that runners bring
theirs on race day! For all competitors entered before 11th December 2019, 1-799 800-1999 2000-4999
bibs will be printed with the runner’s name.
RACE START: 6:00 17.1.2020 RACE START: 6:00 17.1.2020 RACE START: 8:00 17.1.2020
#RunWithUs #RunWithUs #RunWithUs
42KM RUNNER 21KM RUNNER 10KM RUNNER
MARATHON HALF MARATHON 10KM
DO NOT SWAP Use safety pins on all four corners of the
bib to keep it in place, being careful not 2020 2020
RACE NUMBERS to insert a pin through the timing chip. YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR PRIDE YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR PRIDE
NO BIB, 5000-8999 9000-14999
NO RUN.
RACE START: 6:30 18.1.2020 18.1.2020
The bib should be attached to the Any person running without a bib will be
#RunWithUs #RunWithUs
front of the t-shirt (not the back). removed from the course.
5KM RUNNER A 1KM RUNNER
5KM RUN KIDS’ RUN 1KM, 2KM, 3KM
Make sure your bib number is clearly Do not use someone else’s number or let
visible to photographers on the course. someone else use yours. This will result in
disqualification.
Timing Chip
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Please complete all the details below in BLOCK CAPITALS using ball point biro / waterproof ink.
By displaying this number you are agreeing to abide by the terms and conditions and rules of the event. The timing chip is attached to the bib. Sports Timing is the Official
Timing System for Al Mouj Muscat Marathon 2020. The Sports Timing
Only the runner to whom it is registered must wear this race number. The swapping of race numbers is strictly prohibited.
IMPORTANT RUNNER INFORMATION
In case of Medical Emergency on Race Day
Surname.......................................................................................First Name.........................................................
system will be used for race management and timing solutions
Home Address........................................................................................................................................................
What Hotel are you staying at (if applicable)?........................................................................................................
Name of Contact (who can be contacted on Race Day) ...............................................................................
throughout the event. Split times will be taken and results will be
Home Telephone Number of Contact ...............................................................................
Your medical and emergency contact information must
Mobile Telephone number of Contact ...............................................................................
Is anyone with you at today’s event? Yes No
be listed on the reverse of the bib. There is no need posted on www.muscatmarathon.om following the race.
Name.................................................................................. Mobile Number......................................................
Do you have any medical conditions such as
heart disease, epilepsy or diabetes? Yes No
Do you have any allergies that you are aware of? Yes No
to return your bib after the race has finished.
If yes please detail below.
Allergies / Medication details:
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If you have any allergies or medical conditions please mark a large cross in Red on the front of the number using a felt pen.
If you are in doubt please contact your local doctor for advice and / or medical check up.14
Baggage Drop
Baggage storage is a complimentary service that will be
offered to all runners at the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon.
Baggage Drop will be at Oman Sail HQ Car Park on both race days, 17th & 18th
January 2020. Please refer to the race village map on page 39 for directions.
OPENING TIMES
Friday 17th January 5.00am - 12.30pm
Saturday 18th January 5.30am - 12.30pm
Carrefour Advert
Official Bag Luggage Tag
Majid al Futtaim Retail operates 10 Carrefour hypermarkets Your Official Runner’s Bag and Luggage Tag
and 3 supermarkets in the Sultanate of Oman.
Every runner will be provided with an official bag and luggage tag at Race
Carrefour ensures customer satisfaction and everyday convenience while Pack Collection. Only official bags can be stored at the Baggage Drop area.
offering unbeatable quality and value on more than 100,000 products. The Luggage Tag must be inserted into the transparent back pocket found
on the Official Bag prior to drop off.
Every Carrefour store offers a diverse range of goods, including a wide
selection of food, personal care, leisure, entertainment and household
items. Terms and Conditions
In order to ensure fair use and sufficient space for all participants, only official
bags can be stored at the Baggage Drop off area before the start of the race. By
using the baggage system, runners agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. Strictly one bag per person. 7. Runners are requested to carefully check the contents of
2. Service is available on a first come, first served basis. bags at the time of collection.
3. The storage of high value items should be avoided. 8. Any items left in the baggage area are left at the owner’s
risk. Whilst we will do everything we can to take good
4. Each bag should be completely sealed by its owner at care of stored baggage, Oman Sail and its partners will
drop off, with the baggage tag inserted securely into the not be held responsible or accept any liability for loss,
back pocket. stolen or damaged items left in the baggage area.
5. Bags are redeemable only by their owner and matching 9. Baggage drop is only available for one time drop-off and
race bib at time of collection. pick-up.
6. In case of loss of bib, photographic proof of identity must be 10. We reserve the right to check and confiscate stored
provided in order to reclaim baggage. item(s) should they be considered dangerous, prohibited
or illegal.16
Medical Support
Al Mouj Muscat Marathon Race Management Team will
provide medical support at the start and finish line, along
the route and at the race village.
The event medical team will be wearing green t-shirts with the event’s logo.
In the event of a medical emergency, if a runner is in need of assistance on
the route, a member of the medical team or the race management team
should be alerted.
If a member of the race management team is not close by, then the race
command centre should be contacted on the emergency number.
MEDICAL POINT LOCATIONS:
Marathon:
5km - 10km - 15km - 20km - 27km - 33km - 40km and at the finish.
Half Marathon:
5km - 10km - 15km and at the finish.
10KM:
5km and at the finish.
5KM Run:
2.5km and at the finish.
Kids’ Run:
At the finish. Medical Team
RACE DAY EMERGENCY NUMBER: +968 7195 550018
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How Fit Do You Feel?
It is essential that you are in good health before your Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
race starts. If you have a pre-existing medical condition, please ensure that you login to
your Njuko account prior to race day and update your details. Additionally, this
Spend a minute to go through this checklist before you embark on the information must be written on the reverse of your bib so it can be immediately
distance. If you are not feeling right, consider the challenge ahead very accessed by our medical team, should you require assistance during the race.
carefully and decide if you should really race. Conditions that MUST be reported, include:
Do you: Hypertension Asthma Cardiac history
Diabetes Seizures Pace maker
Feel lethargic?
Diabetes blood testing opportunity
The Oman Diabetes Association is one of the beneficiary charities of the
Al Mouj Muscat Marathon 2020. After their run, a blood testing opportunity will
Feel feverish? be provided to competitors running the full marathon and half marathon who
have declared their condition. Testing will take place at the charity’s designated
area in the race village.
Feel unwell?
(Headache, sore throat, cough or runny nose)
Have signs of stomach ache, diarrhoea or nausea?
Have the symptoms of heart problems?
(Breathing difficulty, irregular heartbeats or chest pain)
Feel rested enough?
Feel mentally prepared for the race? RACE DAY EMERGENCY NUMBER: +968 7195 550030
Race Week Checklist
In The Week Leading Up To The Race Race Day Morning
Try to drink lots of water in the 3 days before the race and cut down on tea and 1. Wake up early and have your breakfast 2-3 hours prior to your scheduled
coffee (both of which tend to dehydrate). start time. This is to ensure that your food is properly digested before the race.
2. Arrive at the race venue early to warm up with our fitness partners - see
Race Pack Collection schedule on page 44. Do some final dynamic exercises to promote muscle
stretch, whilst keeping blood flowing to the muscles. Some good examples
Ensure you collect your race pack before the race day. You will require your
include: Leg Swings, Side Swings, Butt Kicks and Knee Lifts.
confirmation e-mail with QR code and a photo ID. Race pack collection is at
Oman Sail Headquarters at Al Mouj, Muscat on January 15th and 16th 2020, 3. Stay calm and visualise your race.
from 12.00pm - 9.00pm each day.
4. Visit the toilet in the race village before going to the start line.
5. Use petroleum jelly to prevent chafing in areas like inner thighs, under arms
Day Before Race Day
and even nipples.
Take an easy jog to loosen your legs and to prepare yourself mentally. 6. Get to the correct start position according to your pace so that you will not
Avoid unusual foods. Stick to what you have been eating during training to block other runners.
avoid any stomach issues that can come with new or unfamiliar foods.
At The Flag-Off
Runners’ Check List
1. Pace yourself to complete the race within your comfortable heart rate zone
1. Never wear anything new on the day. Wear shoes and clothes that you are and at a speed that you can maintain all the way round.
used to wearing and completely comfortable in. 2. Once you’re off, don’t spend the first km trying to weave your way through
2. Attach your bib! Please see pages 11-12. the crowd of runners in front of you. You use up a lot of energy unnecessarily.
Go at the same pace as the others, using the first mile as a warm up.
3. Put your name in large letters on the front of your vest: the crowds will be The course will thin out in time, and you’ll have plenty of time to get
able to support you all the way. back on your target pace.
4. Pack your Official Runner’s Bag the night before so you can double check it’s
all there well in advance.
At The Finish Line
1. Celebrate your success and smile for your official marathon photo!
2. Go for an easy walk or jog to help loosen up your muscles.
3. Ideally you should consume a mix of carbohydrates and proteins within 30
minutes of completing your run.32
The Race
There are three key things you need to be thinking about
when you are running:
1 Your intensity
Start at a slower pace and aim to build your way into the run, ending with a
strong finish. The tendency in longer runs is to start too fast and pay for it later
in the race, so exercise control and work your way into the challenge. Start the
run at a pace that you could maintain throughout the entire distance.
2 Your fuel
Ensure you are consistently taking in your calories to replace what you are
burning. Depending on weight, experience etc. you should look to be
consuming gel every 30-45min or so. GU Energy gels will be available at
resfreshment points on the route. You may bring your own gels to use while
running, if this is your preference..
3 Your Hydration
By the time you feel thirsty, it is TOO LATE. Drink before you get thirsty.
Sip regularly on water or electrolyte drinks throughout the run. Never take
electrolyte drinks and gels at the same time. When the going gets tough,
focus on what you can control. Think about your technique and your breathing.
Refreshment points
Feeding and water stations will operate alongside the course and offer easy access
to runners. Food & beverages on offer will be: water, Cola, gels, bananas, oranges,
dates, salt biscuits. At each refreshment point, toilets (for both males and females)
will be available.
In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of the 2020 event, single-use
plastic bottles will be replaced with paper cups at refreshment points.34
Race Pacers
Garmin Ad Join a race day pacer to help you achieve your target time!
Pacing assistance will be offered to runners competing in the marathon,
half marathon and 10KM races to obtain their personal best times. This is
achieved by providing a pacing ‘bus’ to a number of target times. All runners
are welcome to compete alongside experienced pacers from Muscat Road
Runners, who will guide them to completing their races in accordance with
the official finish time marked on their flags.
Pacer Flags
10KM
HALF MARATHON
MARATHON
Pacers will run 20 to 50 seconds slower during the first half of their races and
then slightly faster in the second half, to enable them to ‘pull’ runners on board
their ‘bus’ for the final couple of kilometres.36
Predict Your Time
Identify your typical timings for completion of shorter Please note: Runners proceeding too slowly will be stopped or diverted along the route as
the race progresses. For example, marathon runners will start their race at 6.00am and need
running distances. to reach 10km by 7.25am, 20km by 8.50am and 30km by 10.15am to beat the 6-hour
cut off time.
Using the table below, find the corresponding estimated finishing time for the
distance you are running at the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon 2020:
MARATHON Race Cut Off Time: 6 Hours
OBJECTIVES (h) 3:30:00 3:45:00 4:00:00 4:15:00 4:30:00 4:45:00 5:00:00 6:00:00
Speed (km/h) 12.06 11.25 10.55 9.93 9.38 8.88 8.44 7.03
Speed (min/km) 00:04:59 00:05:20 00:05:41 00:06:03 00:06:24 00:06:45 00:07:07 00:08:32
KM 5 00:24:53 00:26:40 00:28:26 00:30:13 00:32:00 00:33:46 00:35:33 00:42:40
KM 10 00:49:46 00:53:19 00:56:53 01:00:26 01:03:59 01:07:33 01:11:06 01:25:19
KM 15 1:14:39 1:19:59 1:25:19 1:30:39 1:35:59 1:41:19 1:46:39 2:07:59
KM 20 1:39:32 1:46:39 1:53:45 2:00:52 2:07:59 2:15:05 2:22:12 2:50:38
KM 21 1:44:31 1:51:59 1:59:27 2:06:55 2:14:23 2:21:50 2:29:18 2:59:10
KM 21.0975 1:45:00 1:52:30 2:00:00 2:07:30 2:15:00 2:22:30 2:30:00 3:00:00
KM 25 2:04:25 2:13:19 2:22:12 2:31:05 2:39:58 2:48:52 2:57:45 3:33:18
KM 30 2:29:18 2:39:58 2:50:38 3:01:18 3:11:58 3:22:38 3:33:18 4:15:57
KM 35 2:54:11 3:06:38 3:19:05 3:31:31 3:43:58 3:56:24 4:08:51 4:58:37
KM 40 3:19:05 3:33:18 3:47:31 4:01:44 4:15:57 4:30:10 4:44:24 5:41:16
KM 42.195 3:30:00 3:45:00 4:00:00 4:15:00 4:30:00 4:45:00 5:00:00 6:00:0038
Predict Your Time Please note: Runners proceeding too slowly will be stopped or diverted along the route as the
race progresses. For example, half-marathon runners will start their race at 6.00am and need to
reach 10km by 7.25am to beat the 3-hour cut off time.
HALF MARATHON Race Cut Off Time: 3 Hours
OBJECTIVES (h) 1:30:00 1:45:00 2:00:00 2:15:00 2:30:00 2:45:00 3:00:00
Speed (km/h) 14.07 12.06 10.55 9.38 8.44 7.67 7.03
Speed (min/km) 00:04:15 00:04:58 00:05:41 00:06:23 00:07:06 00:07:49 00:08:31
KM 5 00:21:19 00:24:52 00:28:26 00:32:00 00:35:33 00:39:05 00:42:39
KM 10 00:42:39 00:49:45 00:56:52 1:03:59 1:11:06 1:18:11 1:25:18
KM 15 1:03:58 1:14:38 1:25:18 1:35:59 1:46:39 1:57:17 2:07:57
KM 20 1:25:18 1:39:31 1:53:44 2:07:59 2:22:12 2:36:23 2:50:36
KM 21.0975 1:30:00 1:45:00 2:00:00 2:15:00 2:30:00 2:45:00 3:00:00
10KM Race Cut Off Time: 2 Hours
OBJECTIVES (h) 00:45:00 00:50:00 1:00:00 1:15:00 1:30:00 1:45:00 2:00:00
Speed (km/h) 13.33 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.67 5.71 5.00
Speed (min/km) 00:04:30 00:05:00 00:06:00 00:07:30 00:09:00 00:10:30 00:12:00
KM 5 00:22:30 00:25:00 00:30:00 00:37:30 00:45:00 00:52:30 1:00:00
KM 10 00:45:00 00:50:00 1:00:00 1:15:00 1:30:00 1:45:00 2:00:00
5KM RUN Race Cut Off Time: 1 Hour40
Race Village & Entertainment
The Al Mouj Muscat Marathon Race Village will feature a Entertainment will range from interactive activities such as Zumba,
wealth of activities for the whole family to enjoy. and Face Painting, to an artisan food festival - Celebrate Oman - featuring
local SMEs.
OPENING TIMES
Friday 17th January 2020 5.00am to 1.00pm
Saturday 18th January 2020 5.30am to 1.00pm
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ZUMBA LIVE MUSIC
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1 Race Village 6 Runners Refreshment Area Start Line
Finish Line EVENT DJ STILT WALKERS
2 Bib Collection & Baggage Drop off 7 Exit Area & Kids Pick-Up Zone
Pedestrian Pathway
3 Public Toilets 8 Start Line Waiting Zone
4 Parking 9 VIP Zone
5 Medical Area42
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For the best view of the races, our recommendation is to be at the start line,
finish lines or along Street 6. There will also be several entertainment points
on the route which will feature traditional bands, drummers and DJs.
اﺳﻤﻌﻨﺎ واﻧﺖ FRI 17th JAN Start Finish* SAT 18th JAN Start Finish*
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Marathon 6.00am 8.10am 5KM 6.30am 6.45am
Half Marathon 6.00am 7.00am Kids 3KM 7.30am 7.45am
10KM 8.00am 8.30am Kids 2KM 8.30am 8.38am
Kids 1KM 9.30am 9.40am
*Estimated first finisher to arrive44
Warm up with Professionals
HOME OF ALL GAMES Warm up sessions will be hosted on the stage in the Race Village
Organised by alpha movement specialist Organised by UFC GYM Oman
FRI 17th JAN Start Finish SAT 18th JAN Start Finish
Marathon 5.30am 5.45am 5KM 6.00am 6.15am
1/2 Marathon 5.30am 5.45am Kids 3KM 7.00am 7.15am
10KM 7.30am 7.45am Kids 2KM 8.00am 8.15am
Kids 1KM 9.00am 9.15am
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Recover with Professionals
Visit fitness experts at the race village to benefit from their post-activity
recovery and injury prevention services.
OPEN NOW!
CONTACT OUR CULINARY CONCIERGE
+968 2498 5000
DINING.MUSCAT@KEMPINSKI.COM
FOLLOW US
/CountdownSportsLounge @CountdownSportsLounge46
Post-Race Reminders
Have You Picked Up Your Bag From Oman Sail HQ?
Owners of unclaimed bags will be given until 23rd January 2020 to collect them
at the Oman Sail Head Office. The collection hours on the 17th and 18th January
are from 5.30am - 12.30pm, and on Sunday 19th January 2020 – Thursday 23rd
January 2020, from 9.00am to 4.00pm. Any deposited bags not collected within
the grace period will be donated to charity - or disposed of -
at the discretion of the race organisers.
Ensure You Leave With Your Finisher’s Medal
All runners who complete their race will receive their medals at the finish line.
View Your Results & Timings
Results will be posted live on the Marathon’s official website.
All results and rankings are according to the Timing Chip, in compliance with
IAAF rules.
Race results are final. Appeals over disputes by (potential) prizewinners must
be presented in writing and made in person on-site at the information booth,
within 30 minutes of the prize presentation or the results. Appeals by other
participants must be submitted in writing within 7 days from race day.
The Race Director’s decision is final.
Order Your Marathon Photos
Marathon Photos is the Official Race Photographer of the event. Runners can
order their individual pictures from the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon website
muscatmarathon.om within 24-48 hours of the race. Remember to snap a
selfie and use hashtag #MuscatMarathon online!
Lost Property
Any lost items will be collected and taken to the baggage drop-off area where
they can be reclaimed.48
Prizes
Kids’ Run
Medals
Every finisher in each race category will receive a medal. Trophies will be awarded to the first three children in each of the three distance
categories. The school which has the most Kids’ Run finishers will win the title
‘Most Active School in the Sultanate’ and receive a trophy to display. Oman’s
most active school will also be awarded gym equipment valued at OMR 1,000.
Trophies
Overall winners and the male & female finishers placed 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each
distance category will be presented with their trophies on stage during the
Prize Giving at 10.30am on each race day.
Marathon, Half Marathon and 10KM trophies for the male and female winners
of each age category, as listed below, will also be awarded. These can be
collected from the Information Booth (located in the Race Village) from
12.00pm to 1.00pm on Friday 17th January 2020.
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Challenge
Marathon Half Marathon 10KM
Marathon (under 29 yrs.) Half Marathon (Less than 29 yrs.) 10KM (under 29 yrs.)
Runners will be awarded medals for both of their respective runs
Marathon (30-39 yrs.) Half Marathon (30-39 yrs.) 10KM (30-39 yrs.) at the finish line. Their 3rd, awarded for completing the 2 Race
Marathon (40-49 yrs.) Half Marathon (40-49 yrs.) 10KM (40-49 yrs.) Challenge, will be available for collection at the Information Booth
on Saturday 18th January 2020, from 9.00am - 11.00am.
Marathon (50-59 yrs.) Half Marathon (50-59 yrs.) 10KM (50-59 yrs.)
Marathon (60+yrs.) Half Marathon (60+yrs.) 10KM (60+ yrs.)50
Prize Money
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CATEGORY
Only if time under 2:25 Only if time under 2:45
MARATHON
1st OMR 2200 OMR 2200
2nd
OMR 1200 OMR 1200
3rd OMR 800 OMR 800
4th OMR 500 OMR 500
5th OMR 200 OMR 200
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OMR 200 OMR 200
HALF MARATHON
1st OMR 750 OMR 750
2nd
OMR 400 OMR 400
3rd OMR 150 OMR 150
1st Omani OMR 150 OMR 150
Other Prizes:
Most Active School OMR 1000 worth of fitness equipment
*Or do a decent poster52
Honour Roll
2019 WINNERS 2018 WINNERS
Marathon Winners Marathon Winners
Ronald Korir Gada Bontu Moses Too Brtukan Adeba Berihun
02:13:35 02:36:03 2:19:30 02:48:55
Half-Marathon Winners Half-Marathon Winners
Noaman Elassaoui Latifa Essarokh Mohammad Alkhwaldeh Anne Murvold
1:10:52 1:23:14 1:14:01 1:33:37
10KM Winners 10KM Winners
Bilarab Al Hamhami Cristina Ferraz Abdullah Al Quraini Dawn Meredith-Davies
0:34:28 0:47:28 0:33:55 0:44:09
Kids’ Run - Most Active School in the Sultanate:
Knowledge Gate International School (KGIS)
Will your name feature in 2020?54
At a Glance
Park Up Early
There will be over 5000 cars all heading to Al Mouj Muscat on both
days. Please consider your route and leave early. There will be parking
signage at the venue. Arrivals must be between 4.45am - 6.30am to
access the Al Mouj car park, after which external parking is available on
Al Mouj Street. See the map on page 10 for exact locations.
Prepare In Good Time
Stay Focused Arrive at the race village at least 1 hour before the start of your race.
On Friday January 17th, runners of the Marathon and Half Marathon
Stay Determined should be parked by 5.00am.
Stay Strong
Race With A Plan
Predict your finish time (see page 35) and run at a steady, even pace.
Wear Comfortable Kit
Run in clothing you are familiar with wearing and have trained in.
Do Not Swap Bibs
Your bib is unique to you and your details; don’t let anyone else use it.
Position Yourself Correctly At The Start
Stand at the start line next to the pacer, holding the flag with the time
you expect to finish.
Be the best you can be ... the ABQ way Start Easy And Build To Your Pace
Be courteous at the start. A few seconds carefully taken can save
tripping, injury and energy.
Do Not Over-hydrate
Drink around 600-700ml of water every hour.
Store The Emergency Number +968 7195 5500
Write this number on your bib and store it on your phone.56 THE KIDS’ RUN Saturday 18th January 2020
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The Schedule
RACE PACK COLLECTION
Dates: 15th and 16th January 2020
Timings: 12.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue: Oman Sail Car Park, Al Mouj Muscat
Schools with more than 10 students registered must send a representative to
collect all race packs. An official letter from the school and photo identification
must be provided.
RACE DAY
Kids’ Run start timings on Saturday 18th January 2020:
Kids’ 3K Kids’ 2K Kids’ 1K
Wave A Start: 7.30am Wave A Start: 8.30am Wave A Start: 9.30am
Wave B Start: 7.35am Wave B Start: 8.35am Wave B Start: 9.35am
Wave C Start: 7.40am Wave C Start: 8.40am Wave C Start: 9.40am
Wave D Start: 7.45am Wave D Start: 8.45am Wave D Start: 9.45am
Wave E Start: 7.50am Wave E Start: 8.50am Wave E Start: 9.50am60
Kids’ Run Essentials
Arrive in Good Time Spectators
Runners must be at the Race Village one hour before the start of their category and at the Children cannot be accompanied during the race. Parents, teachers, coaches
start line at least 20 minutes before the start of their race. and spectators must remain behind barriers around the start/finish area in order
to ensure the safety of all participants.
Parking
Refreshments
All vehicles must be parked early to avoid traffic – races will not be delayed to accommodate
late arrivals. School buses have a designated parking area allocated to them within the areas Feeding and water stations will operate at the finish. Food & Beverages on offer
indicated on the map below. will be: water, bananas, oranges, dates and salt biscuits.
Access Closed from 6.30am to 10am
Remember that only still water is advisable to drink before the start of the Kids’
Access Routes to Event Parking run and it’s important to make sure that competitors consume enough so they
Kids’ Pick up Zone
don’t get thirsty or dehydrated during the race.
Kids’ Pre-Race Holding Area
Finish Zone Pick Up Area
Al Mouj Marina Kids’ Run competitors can be collected from the finish zone pick up area which
will be a closed space guarded by security personnel. At Race Pack Collection,
the responsible parent or guardian of the runner will be given a wristband that
OmSail
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them in order to collect their child at the finish line. Only one adult per child
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may enter this collection area.
Schools are advised to have teachers assigned to specific groups of students
in ratios that they are comfortably able to manage, to ensure that this process
operates smoothly. These teachers must have the wristbands to identify the
children in their group.
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There are plenty of toilets for both girls and boys behind the stage at the
Race Village.62
Pre-Race Holding Areas Medical Facilities
Participants will be split into 5 groups - A, B, C, D and E to start each Kids’ Race
in waves. Each runner’s bib will show what group they are in. On arrival, runners The Medical Facilities tent is located next to the finish line (see map). If junior
go to their specific group area, which is found at the start line as illustrated competitors need help at any time there will also be First Aiders at the start line
below. The area each runner waits in must correspond with their bib! and the finish area. The event’s medical team will be wearing green t-shirts with
Holding areas will close 10 minutes prior to the start time of the race, as the Event’s logo.
shown on the runner’s wristband. Late entrants to the holding areas will not
be permitted to race.
Lost Property
START LINE
Any lost items will be collected and taken to the baggage drop-off area at
Oman Sail HQ parking next to the Race Village where they can be reclaimed.
Lost Children Meeting Point
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Any lost children can go to the Information Booth at Baggage Drop next to the
Race Village, where someone will be able to help.
Wave A Start:
9.30am
Event Security
ZONE ZONE
2 Wave B Start: The Royal Omani Police will be on site to make sure everyone is safe and
9.35am secure, and there are special plans in place in the event of any emergencies.
3
Wave C Start:
9.40am
1 Bib
Each runner’s bib will show what
group they are in. Wave D Start:
9.45am
2 Kid’s Wrist Band
Each wrist band states the runner’s Wave E Start:
specific start time, according to their 9.50am
group.
3 Parent’s Wrist Band Runners’ flow example
1KM Kids’ Run
Parents must present their wrist bands
at the kids’ pickup area (which will also
be divided into zones A-E) shown on
the map, see page 59.
RACE DAY EMERGENCY NUMBER: +968 7195 550064
KIDS’ RUN (3KM) ROUTE
1 Distance Marker Medical Point
Start Refreshment Point
Finish Toilets
Al Mouj Marina Kids’ Pick up Zone Start time: 7.30am
Saturday 18th January 2020
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KIDS’ RUN (2KM) ROUTE
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Start Refreshment Point
Finish Toilets
Al Mouj Marina Kids’ Pick up Zone Start time: 8.30am
Saturday 18th January 2020
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KIDS’ RUN (1KM) ROUTE
1 Distance Marker Medical Point
Start Refreshment Point
Finish Toilets
Al Mouj Marina Kids’ Pick up Zone Start time: 9.30am
Saturday 18th January 2020
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EXCLUSIVE RUNNER DISCOUNTS
Al Mouj Muscat Marathon runners can access discounts at local hotspots
Unlock Muscat
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Enjoy amazing offers across Muscat Offers are valid until 20th January 2020. For more details visit: muscatmarathon.om/unlock/72
Towards Sustainability
We’re working to influence environmentally sustainable
behaviour through education, awareness and conservation.
Reducing our ecological footprint
The marathon’s environmental pledge is started in 2019, by replacing single
use plastic bottles with paper cups at each refreshment post. The 2020 edition
of the event sees the return of this initiative and we will also be introducing
sustainable bamboo cotton runners’ t shirts and bags as we reaffirm our
commitment to going green. Hydration for the 2020 edition of the event will be
provided by Oman Oasis Water.
Cleanliness
Runners are asked to respect the environment and to have a considerate
attitude before, during and after the event. In particular, waste must be
disposed in the bins provided.
Waste Treatment
As an Official Supporter, Be’ah will help the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon with its
waste management and treatment.74
Our Partners
We would like to extend our warmest thanks to our
partners for their support and contribution to Al Mouj
Muscat Marathon 2020.
Title Sponsor 2020 Charity Partners
Oman Diabetes Association
Working to improve the lives of the Sultanate’s citizens who are currently sufferers,
the Oman Diabetes Association also helps to avert the onset of type 2 Diabetes by
Official Partners spreading awareness in the local community.
Environment Society of Oman
The Environment Society of Oman is the first and only environmental NGO in
Oman. It aims to protect Oman’s natural heritage and influence environmentally
sustainable behaviour through education, awareness and conservation.
Official Supporters
Official OrganisersYou can also read
