The world's elite runners take part in the event
The ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon celebrates its third edition today with record participation
12,000 runners participate in the ADNOC Marathon today.
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The competitions for the third edition of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon will start today, with a record participation of 12,000 male and female competitors representing the world’s elite runners, as well as all segments of society who participate in the exceptional event organized by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and sponsored by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). Precautionary measures, preventive measures and the highest safety standards.
The marathon will be held for the third year, under the slogan "Run in Abu Dhabi", and in conjunction with the country's celebrations of the 50th National Day, where the individual marathon for a distance of 42.2 km, and the double marathon - a relay of 42.2 km, and the People of Determination race on bicycles, will start at 5:45 am from In front of the headquarters of «ADNOC» on the Abu Dhabi Corniche.
This is in addition to the accompanying community races, with races of 10 km, 5 km and 2.5 km.
The ADNOC Marathon route starts in front of the ADNOC headquarters, directly overlooking the Founder's Memorial.
It is worth noting that the total prizes for the event amount to 300,000 US dollars (1.1 million UAE dirhams), including 50 thousand dollars (183,500 thousand UAE dirhams) for the men and women's main race champions.
The Chairman of the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Mugheer Al Khaili, praised the distinguished efforts provided by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and their supportive role in the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, which is held annually with the objectives of enhancing the pattern of sports and improving the fitness of all segments of society, in support of the quality index. Life in Abu Dhabi, stressing in a press statement that such initiatives contribute to motivating segments of society to participate and interact in all activities and events, which leads us to achieve a healthy, sustainable sports culture for all that enhances the daily lifestyle, and raises awareness of the importance of sports in facing health challenges and obstacles.
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