Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
Kuwait City, KW

Event description

Be a part of the second annual Kuwait Marathon! Following a successful 1st edition of the annual Kuwait Marathon, Kuwait’s flagship marathon returns this year with new ambitions. This year Kuwait Marathon will attempt to break the 10 km world record and local record on Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Sabah Causeway.

Kuwait Marathon aims to push all demographics in Kuwait to adopt a new fitness mindset and get active. With 4 categories to choose from, runners from all walks of life will have a chance to run and take part in one of the fastest routes in the world.

The landmark location solidifies Kuwait Marathon as an event unlike any other amongst the idyllic backdrop of one of the world’s longest causeways, linking old Kuwait to new Kuwait.

Sign up for this year’s historic and record-breaking Kuwait Marathon experience and get ready to ‘Run With it’!

كن جزءًا من ماراثون الكويت السنوي الثاني! بعد النسخة الأولى الناجحة من ماراثون الكويت السنوي، يعود ماراثون الكويت الرائد هذا العام بطموحات جديدة. سيحاول ماراثون الكويت هذا العام كسر الرقم القياسي العالمي البالغ 10 كيلومترات والرقم القياسي المحلي على طريق الشيخ جابر الأحمد الصباح.

يهدف ماراثون الكويت إلى دفع جميع التركيبة السكانية في الكويت لتبني عقلية جديدة للياقة البدنية والنشاط. مع وجود اربعة فئات للاختيار من بينها، سيتاح للعدائين من جميع الأعمار السنية فرصة الجري والمشاركة على أحد أسرع الطرق في العالم.

يعزز الموقع التاريخي ماراثون الكويت كحدث لا مثيل له بين الخلفية المثالية لواحدة من أطول الطرق في العالم، ويربط الكويت القديمة بالكويت الجديدة.

اشترك في تجربة ماراثون الكويت التاريخية والتي حطمت الأرقام القياسية لهذا العام واستعد لـ "الركض معنا"!

Location #

Venue
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway
City
Kuwait City
Country
Kuwait

Races #

Marathon | Contender
Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
07:00
Athletics | Running Road
42.2 km
Marathon | Age Groups
Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
07:15
Athletics | Running Road
42.2 km
½ Marathon | Contender
Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
07:00
Athletics | Running Road
21.1 km
½ Marathon | Age Groups
Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
07:15
Athletics | Running Road
21.1 km
10KM | Contender
Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
07:00
Athletics | Running Road
10 km
10KM | Age Groups
Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
07:15
Athletics | Running Road
10 km
5KM | Contender
Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
07:00
Athletics | Running Road
5 km
5KM | Age Groups
Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
07:15
Athletics | Running Road
5 km

Registration #

Registration open
Tue. 17 Nov. 2020
Late fees apply from
Wed. 18 Nov. 2020
Registration close
Wed. 18 Nov. 2020 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Refund policy
Athletes have the option to protect fees for unforeseen and outside of control cancellations.

Practical info #

Race pack collection
Al Shaheed Park, Phase 2, Multipurpose Hall 2
- Tuesday, 15th December from 2pm to 9pm
- Wednesday, 16th December from 2pm to 9pm
Transport to start
Own transport to the venue
Transport from finish
Own transport from the venue

Course / track / circuit #

Difficulty
Easy
Support stations
Hydration (water) station approximately every 2.5KM.

Facilities & services #

Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
Parking
Adjacent to the athlete/race village
Toilets
At he athlete/race village
Changing rooms
Showers
Other
The races offer the opportunity to participate as a contender. A contender will start in a preferred and pre-assigned wave. During the registration process, the athlete needs to demonstrate an official published qualifying time.

Timing & certification #

Timing
Automated timing
MyLaps BiBTag by Sports Timing Services
Certificate
Electronic certificates
Medals
Finisher & Finalists medals
Trophies

Races

Marathon | Contender #

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 42.2 km
Start date
Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
Start time
07:00
Start location
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait City (KW)
Finish location
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait City (KW)
Cut-off
4h 45m
Age categories
/ 18-99
Note(s)
The races offer the opportunity to participate as a contender. A contender will start in a preferred and pre-assigned wave. During the registration process, the athlete needs to demonstrate an official published qualifying time.

The QT for the marathon distance is 3:40:00 (Male) and 4:45:00 (Female).

This race is timed on GUN time (and not CHIP time).

Marathon | Age Groups #

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 42.2 km
Start date
Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
Start time
07:15
Start location
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait City (KW)
Finish location
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait City (KW)
Cut-off
6h 30m
Age categories
/ 18-19
/ 20-39
/ 40-49
/ 50-59
/ 60-99
Note(s)
This race is timed on CHIP time (and not GUN time).

½ Marathon | Contender #

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 21.1 km
Start date
Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
Start time
07:00
Start location
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait City (KW)
Finish location
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait City (KW)
Cut-off
1h 55m
Age categories
/ 15-99
Note(s)
The races offer the opportunity to participate as a contender. A contender will start in a preferred and pre-assigned wave. During the registration process, the athlete needs to demonstrate an official published qualifying time.

The QT for the 1/2 marathon distance is 1:35:00 (Male) and 1:55:00 (Female).

The races offer the opportunity to participate as a contender. A contender will start in a preferred and pre-assigned wave. During the registration process, the athlete needs to demonstrate an official published qualifying time.

The QT for the marathon distance is 3:40:00 (Male) and 4:45:00 (Female).

This race is timed on GUN time (and not CHIP time).

½ Marathon | Age Groups #

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 21.1 km
Start date
Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
Start time
07:15
Start location
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait City (KW)
Finish location
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait City (KW)
Cut-off
3h 30m
Age categories
/ 15-19
/ 20-39
/ 40-49
/ 50-59
/ 60-99
Note(s)
This race is timed on CHIP time (and not GUN time).

10KM | Contender #

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 10 km
Start date
Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
Start time
07:00
Start location
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait City (KW)
Finish location
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait City (KW)
Cut-off
0h 40m
Age categories
/ 15-99
Note(s)
The races offer the opportunity to participate as a contender. A contender will start in a preferred and pre-assigned wave. During the registration process, the athlete needs to demonstrate an official published qualifying time.

The QT for the 10KM distance is 35:00 (Male) and 40:00 (Female).

The races offer the opportunity to participate as a contender. A contender will start in a preferred and pre-assigned wave. During the registration process, the athlete needs to demonstrate an official published qualifying time.

The QT for the marathon distance is 3:40:00 (Male) and 4:45:00 (Female).

This race is timed on GUN time (and not CHIP time).

10KM | Age Groups #

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 10 km
Start date
Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
Start time
07:15
Start location
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait City (KW)
Finish location
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait City (KW)
Cut-off
2h 15m
Age categories
/ 15-19
/ 20-39
/ 40-49
/ 50-59
/ 60-99
Note(s)
This race is timed on CHIP time (and not GUN time).

5KM | Contender #

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 5 km
Start date
Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
Start time
07:00
Start location
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait City (KW)
Finish location
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait City (KW)
Cut-off
0h 27m
Age categories
/ 11-99
Note(s)
The races offer the opportunity to participate as a contender. A contender will start in a preferred and pre-assigned wave. During the registration process, the athlete needs to demonstrate an official published qualifying time.

The QT for the 5KM distance is 21:00 (Male) and 27:00 (Female).

The races offer the opportunity to participate as a contender. A contender will start in a preferred and pre-assigned wave. During the registration process, the athlete needs to demonstrate an official published qualifying time.

The QT for the marathon distance is 3:40:00 (Male) and 4:45:00 (Female).

This race is timed on GUN time (and not CHIP time).

5KM | Age Groups #

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 5 km
Start date
Sat. 19 Dec. 2020
Start time
07:15
Start location
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait City (KW)
Finish location
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway, Kuwait City (KW)
Cut-off
1h
Age categories
/ 11-99
Note(s)
This race is timed on CHIP time (and not GUN time).

Map & accomodation

Organisation

Phone
+965 55504030‬