Oman- Bigger, better Muscat Marathon aims for international success

(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Created and run for its first five years by the local Muscat Road Runners organisation, the grassroots event extended its international reach in 2017 with the established event management expertise of Oman Sail and the support of title sponsor Al Mouj Muscat, the renowned waterfront destination.

After record entries in 2017, the global appeal of the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon will be further enhanced in 2018 as the seventh edition becomes an extended two-day festival of running with international appeal, and early registration is strongly recommended. To be held on January 18and 19, 2018, the event will feature three new additional running categories with a significant increase in runners expected from the 1,290 who took part in the 2017 event.

January offers perfect running conditions with average temperatures between 17°C and 25°C, and a beautiful coastal course along the Muscat shoreline. Ahmed al Malki, chairman of Muscat Road Runners, said, 'Our partnership with Oman Sail and the title sponsorship of Al Mouj Muscat has enabled the event to reach new heights. The exciting new aspects of the race will offer new opportunities for international competitors of various ages and skill levels to compete and provide a new way to discover our beautiful country.'

'Our continuing sponsorship of the Muscat Marathon reflects our belief in the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, which is a key community objective at Al Mouj Muscat,' said Nasser al Sheibani, CEO of the thriving waterfront complex. CEO of Oman Sail, David Graham, said, 'In January, we built on the foundations of a successful event; in 2018, we are going to further promote the marathon to more regional and international runners.'

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