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RUNNERS’ GUIDE 2020

H.E. Maitha Al MahrouqiUndersecretary of the Ministry of Tourism of Oman and Chairwoman of Oman Sail

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Sultanate of Oman for the ninth edition of the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon. If you’re a visitor to the country for this event, I hope you enjoy your stay here and are able to experience the Sultanate’s unique offerings.

Born out of a vision to bring runners together in our beautiful country, the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon has developed year on year, becoming Oman’s most iconic sporting event and drawing participants from around the globe. Alongside the event’s AIMS certification, the recent selection of the marathon as an AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Ranking qualifier is further recognition of its inspiring progress.

Every year our community is captivated and inspired by the spectacle of the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon, with crowds lining the route to cheer on the runners, 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 last year welcomed more than 8000 competitors from over 100 nations. This year promises to be even bigger and we hope that your determination and achievements can inspire many more runners to take their place on the start line in 2021.

I wish you great success in the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon and encourage visiting international runners to explore the mountains, sea, beaches and the deserts to experience Oman first-hand and see what makes this such a special and beautiful country.

It is my honour to introduce the 2020 Al Mouj Muscat Marathon, which will once again confirm Oman as a global sports and adventure tourism destination.

We are incredibly proud to have built on the vision and foundations of the race originally created by Muscat Road Runners. As we have worked to develop the profile of this international event, our focus has also been on increasing local participation. I am delighted that the nation has embraced running and the number of Omanis competing in the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon has increased year on year. The event has created new opportunities for people across the country to challenge themselves with new distances, become more confident in their abilities and aspire to improve on their achievements with each race. We received so much positive feedback last year and these stories of personal growth are mirrored across the country.

With the 2020 festival of running taking place over two days and involving a wide variety of local stakeholders, I am thankful for the support of our title sponsor Al Mouj Muscat, our many event partners and the fantastic volunteers who are all integral to the continued success of the event. At its heart, the Al 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 Athletic Association, Muscat Municipality and the Royal Oman Police for their ongoing direction and support.

I am sure that the 2020 Al Mouj Marathon will be an unforgettable experience for each runner and I wish you all every success.

David GrahamCEO of Oman Sail

Welcome Letters

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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

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

CONTENTS

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:

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 21st February 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.

MARATHON42.195KMFriday 21st February 2020Start Time: 6.00am(Minimum age 17)

HALF MARATHON21.0975KMFriday 21st February 2020Start Time: 6.00am(Minimum age 17)

5KM RUNSaturday 22nd February 2020Start Time: 6.30am(Minimum age 12)

10KMFriday 21st February 2020Start Time: 8.00am(Minimum age 15)

KIDS’ RUN1KM, 2KM, 3KMSaturday 22nd February 2020First Race Start Time: 7.30am

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About The 2020 Edition

1KM Start Time: 9.30am 2KM Start Time: 8.30am3KM Start Time: 7.30am

1KM (ages 7-8) 2KM (ages 9-10) 3KM (ages 11-12)

Age Groups & Timings:

http://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/agwr/how-it-works/

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:

Paula Radcliffe MBEFormer marathon world record holder (2003-2019)

Al Mouj Muscat Marathon 2020Global Ambassador

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Meet The Ambassadors

Ali Al HabsiOman’s top football goalkeeper

Barakat Al HarthiOman’s top sprinter

Fatma Al NabhaniOman’s most successful female tennis star

Musab Al HadiOlympic sailing hopeful

Ahmad Al HarthiOman’s top car racer

Sultan Al TouqiOman’s Olympic show-jumping silver medallist

Event Schedule

Race Pack Collection will take place on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th February 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.

05.00am Race Village Opening06.00am Start of Marathon, Half Marathon 07.05am Estimated First Half Marathon Finisher to Arrive08.00am Start of 10KM08.10am Estimated First Marathon Finisher to Arrive08.30am Estimated First 10KM Finisher to Arrive09.00am Cut-off time for Half Marathon10.00am Cut-off time for 10KM10.30am Prize Giving12.00pm Cut-off time for Marathon01.00pm Race Village Closing

RACE DAY 1Friday 21st February 2020

05.30am Race Village Opening06.30am Start of 5KM Run 06.45am Estimated First 5KM Finisher to Arrive07.30am Start of 3KM Kids’ Run 07.45am Estimated First 3KM Finisher to Arrive08.30am Start of 2KM Kids’ Run08.38am Estimated First 2KM Finisher to Arrive09.30am Start of 1KM Kids’ Run09.40am Estimated First 1KM Finisher to Arrive10.30am Prize Giving01.00pm Race Village Closing

RACE DAY 2Saturday 22nd February 2020

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Runners are required to bring their QR Code confirmation email with bib number & photo ID for verification.

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.

Timings: 12.00pm - 9.00pmVenue: Oman Sail Car Park, Al Mouj Muscat

Late pick up arrangements for international competitorsInternational competitors are strongly encouraged to arrive in Muscat by 20th February 2020 to collect their bibs on the final day of Race Pack Collection. Those facing exceptional circumstances who require later race pack collection, are requested to [email protected] by 14th February, stating their flight details. These collections must take place between 4.30am - 5.30am on both Friday, 21st February 2020 (for Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K) and Saturday 22nd February 2020 (for 5km and Kids’ Races). Note, it’s the responsibility of each runner to ensure receipt of a confirmation email from the marathon team, which acknowledges that the request has been received and can be accommodated.

Race pack collection on behalf of another runnerIf you are unable to attend race pack collection, you can assign someone else to 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).

IMPORTANT: Corporate race pack collectionAll runners registered via a corporate entry must attend race pack collection and pick up their race packs individually, which will be available at a dedicated desk.

MEET PAULA RADCLIFFE AT RACE PACK COLLECTION

Race Pack Collection

Paula Radcliffe MBE, the former Women’s Marathon World Record holder, will be joining the 10KM run of the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon 2020! During a glittering career, this legendary runner took the title in Chicago (2002) and was three-time winner of both the London (2002, 2003, 2005) and New York (2004, 2007, 2008) Marathons. Having retired from competitive running in 2015, Paula retained her status as the fastest female marathoner of all time for sixteen years; her World Record of 2:15:25, set in 2003, remained unbeaten until 2019.

On the 20th of February, we are offering all runners a chance to meet Paula for a photo opportunity or to have any memorabilia signed.

Get there early; places are limited and this meet and greet opportunity is offered strictly on a first come, first served basis.

The meet and greet will be hosted in the race pack collection area in the Oman Sail Car Park:

2.00pm - 3.00pm

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Special Arrangements

Dates: 19th and 20th February 2020

For your convenience, ease of travel and to ensure availability of parking, we request and encourage runners, families and spectators to share a car.

The map indicates the access routes to the event parking areas. Parking is limited and is on a first come, first served basis.

Please note:

• Runners who arrive later than 6.30am or require a departure earlier than 10.00am should park outside Al Mouj Muscat.

• 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.

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How to get there

Before 6.30am Car Park Open6.30am - 10.00am Car Park Closed10.00am onwards Car Park Open

Before 6.30am Car Park Open6.30am - 10.00am Car Park Closed10.00am onwards Car Park Open

RACE DAY 1Friday 21st February 2020

RACE DAY 2Saturday 22nd February 2020

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Access Routes to Event Parking

Exit Routes from Event Parking

Parking Accessible from 4.30am

Timing chips, which will be on the bibs distributed in the race pack, are unique to each runner and will be used to identify each competitor and log individual results.

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, bibs will be printed with the runner’s name.

DO NOT SWAP RACE NUMBERS

Your medical and emergency contact information must be listed on the reverse of the bib. There is no need to return your bib after the race has finished.

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. Only the runner to whom it is registered must wear this race number. The swapping of race numbers is strictly prohibited.

IMPORTANT RUNNER INFORMATIONIn case of Medical Emergency on Race Day

Surname.......................................................................................First Name.........................................................

Home Address........................................................................................................................................................

What Hotel are you staying at (if applicable)?........................................................................................................

Name of Contact (who can be contacted on Race Day) ...............................................................................

Home Telephone Number of Contact ...............................................................................

Mobile Telephone number of Contact ...............................................................................

Is anyone with you at today’s event? Yes No

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 NoIf 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.

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Timing Chip

The timing chip is attached to the bib. Sports Timing is the Official Timing System for Al Mouj Muscat Marathon 2020. The Sports Timing system will be used for race management and timing solutions throughout the event. Split times will be taken and results will be posted on www.muscatmarathon.om following the race.

The bib should be attached to the front of the t-shirt (not the back).

Any person running without a bib will be removed from the course.

Use safety pins on all four corners of the bib to keep it in place, being careful not to insert a pin through the timing chip.

Do not use someone else’s number or let someone else use yours. This will result in disqualification.

Make sure your bib number is clearly visible to photographers on the course.

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Majid al Futtaim Retail operates 10 Carrefour hypermarkets and 3 supermarkets in the Sultanate of Oman.

Carrefour ensures customer satisfaction and everyday convenience whileoffering unbeatable quality and value on more than 100,000 products.

Every Carrefour store offers a diverse range of goods, including a wideselection of food, personal care, leisure, entertainment and householditems.

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, 21st & 22nd February 2020. Please refer to the race village map on page 39 for directions.

Every runner will be provided with an official bag and luggage tag at Race Pack Collection. Only official bags can be stored at the Baggage Drop area. The Luggage Tag must be inserted into the transparent back pocket foundon the Official Bag prior to drop off.

Official Bag Luggage Tag

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.

2. Service is available on a first come, first served basis.

3. The storage of high value items should be avoided.

4. Each bag should be completely sealed by its owner at drop off, with the baggage tag inserted securely into the back pocket.

5. Bags are redeemable only by their owner and matching race bib at time of collection.

6. In case of loss of bib, photographic proof of identity must be provided in order to reclaim baggage.

7. Runners are requested to carefully check the contents of bags at the time of collection.

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 care of stored baggage, Oman Sail and its partners will not be held responsible or accept any liability for loss, stolen or damaged items left in the baggage area.

9. Baggage drop is only available for one time drop-off and pick-up.

10. We reserve the right to check and confiscate stored item(s) should they be considered dangerous, prohibited or illegal.

Your Official Runner’s Bag and Luggage Tag

Terms and Conditions

Baggage Drop

Friday 21st February 5.00am - 12.30pmSaturday 22nd February 5.30am - 12.30pm

OPENING TIMES

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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.

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

MEDICAL POINT LOCATIONS:

Medical Support

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RACE DAY EMERGENCY NUMBER: +968 7195 5500

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RACE ROUTES

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Start time: 6.00amFriday 21st February 2020

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It is essential that you are in good health before your race starts.

Spend a minute to go through this checklist before you embark on the distance. If you are not feeling right, consider the challenge ahead very carefully and decide if you should really race.

Do you:

Feel lethargic?

Feel unwell?(Headache, sore throat, cough or runny nose)

Have the symptoms of heart problems?(Breathing difficulty, irregular heartbeats or chest pain)

Feel feverish?

Have signs of stomach ache, diarrhoea or nausea?

Feel rested enough?

Feel mentally prepared for the race?

How Fit Do You Feel?

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions 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 information must be written on the reverse of your bib so it can be immediately accessed by our medical team, should you require assistance during the race. Conditions that MUST be reported, include:

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 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.


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Hypertension Asthma Cardiac history

Diabetes Seizures Pace maker

In The Week Leading Up To The Race

Day Before Race Day

Race Pack Collection

At The Flag-Off

Race Day Morning

Try to drink lots of water in the 3 days before the race and cut down on tea and coffee (both of which tend to dehydrate).

Take an easy jog to loosen your legs and to prepare yourself mentally.

Avoid unusual foods. Stick to what you have been eating during training to avoid any stomach issues that can come with new or unfamiliar foods.

Ensure you collect your race pack before the race day. You will require your confirmation e-mail with QR code and a photo ID. Race pack collection is at Oman Sail Headquarters at Al Mouj, Muscat on February 19th and 20th 2020, from 12.00pm - 9.00pm each day.

1. Pace yourself to complete the race within your comfortable heart rate zone and at a speed that you can maintain all the way round.

2. Once you’re off, don’t spend the first km trying to weave your way through 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. The course will thin out in time, and you’ll have plenty of time to get back on your target pace.

1. Wake up early and have your breakfast 2-3 hours prior to your scheduled 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 schedule on page 44. Do some final dynamic exercises to promote muscle stretch, whilst keeping blood flowing to the muscles. Some good examples include: Leg Swings, Side Swings, Butt Kicks and Knee Lifts.

3. Stay calm and visualise your race.

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 and even nipples.

6. Get to the correct start position according to your pace so that you will not block other runners.

Race Week Checklist

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1. Never wear anything new on the day. Wear shoes and clothes that you are used to wearing and completely comfortable in.

2. Attach your bib! Please see pages 11-12.3. Put your name in large letters on the front of your vest: the crowds will be able to support you all the way.

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.

Runners’ Check List

Your intensity

Your fuel

Your Hydration

There are three key things you need to be thinking about when you are running:

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.

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..

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.

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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.

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The Race

Race Pacers

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.

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.

Join a race day pacer to help you achieve your target time!

Pacer Flags

MARATHON

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Identify your typical timings for completion of shorter running distances.

Using the table below, find the corresponding estimated finishing time for the distance you are running at the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon 2020:

Predict Your Time

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 to reach 10km by 7.25am, 20km by 8.50am and 30km by 10.15am to beat the 6-hour cut off time.

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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 6:00:00

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.

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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 Hour

Predict Your Time

2019 RACE VILLAGE

1 Race Village

2 Bib Collection & Baggage Drop off

3 Public Toilets

4 Parking

5 Medical Area

6 Runners Refreshment Area

7 Exit Area & Kids Pick-Up Zone

8 Start Line Waiting Zone

9 VIP Zone

Start Line

Finish Line

Pedestrian Pathway

The Al Mouj Muscat Marathon Race Village will feature a wealth of activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Race Village & Entertainment

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CELEBRATE OMAN: FOOD TRUCKS CARNIVAL

MARCHING PARADE

ON-STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

FACE PAINTING

BODY FUSION

LIVE RACE COVERAGE

LIVE MUSIC

STILT WALKERS

ZUMBA

EVENT DJ

Friday 21st February 2020 5.00am to 1.00pmSaturday 22nd February 2020 5.30am to 1.00pm

OPENING TIMES

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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.

*Estimated first finisher to arrive

Start line

Finish line

Entertainment Points

FRI 21st FEB Start Finish* SAT 22nd FEB Start Finish*

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

Spectators

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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.

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Warm up with Professionals

Warm up sessions will be hosted on the stage in the Race Village

Organised by alpha movement specialist Organised by UFC GYM Oman

FRI 21st FEB Start Finish SAT 22nd FEB 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

Have You Picked Up Your Bag From Oman Sail HQ?

Ensure You Leave With Your Finisher’s Medal

View Your Results & Timings

Order Your Marathon Photos

Owners of unclaimed bags will be given until 27th February 2020 to collect them at the Oman Sail Head Office. The collection hours on the 21st and 22nd February are from 5.30am - 12.30pm, and on Sunday 23rd February 2020 – Thursday 27th February 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.

All runners who complete their race will receive their medals at the finish line.

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.

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!

Post-Race Reminders

Lost Property

Any lost items will be collected and taken to the baggage drop-off area where they can be reclaimed.

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Prizes

Kids’ Run

2Race Challenge

Runners will be awarded medals for both of their respective runs at the finish line. Their 3rd, awarded for completing the 2 Race Challenge, will be available for collection at the Information Booth on Saturday 22nd February 2020, from 9.00am - 11.00am.

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Medals

Awards and Trophies

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.

Overall Winners

The overall winners (male and female) of the Marathon (top 5 and 1st Omani), Half Marathon (top 3 and 1st Omani) and 10KM (top 3) will be presented with prize money awards during the Prize Giving at 10.30am on their race day.

The overall winners (male and female) placed 1st, 2nd & 3rd in the 5KM and the Kids’ Run will be presented with trophies on stage during the Prize Giving at 10.30am on their race day.

Age Category Winners

Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km trophies for the male and female winners of each age category, as listed below, will also be awarded with trophies.

These can be collected from the Information Booth (located in the Race Village) from 12.00pm to 1.00pm on Friday 21st February 2020.

Marathon Half Marathon 10KM

Marathon (under 29 yrs.) Half Marathon (Less than 29 yrs.) 10KM (under 29 yrs.)

Marathon (30-39 yrs.) Half Marathon (30-39 yrs.) 10KM (30-39 yrs.)



Marathon (60+yrs.) Half Marathon (60+yrs.) 10KM (60+ yrs.)

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Prize Money

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CATEGORY MALEOnly if time under 2:25

FEMALEOnly 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

1st Omani 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

Most Active School OMR 1000 worth of fitness equipment

Other Prizes:

CATEGORY MALE FEMALE

10KM

1st OMR 200 OMR 200

2nd OMR 150 OMR 150

3rd OMR 50 OMR 50

Honour Roll

Will your name feature in 2020?

2019 WINNERS

Marathon Winners

Half-Marathon Winners

10KM Winners

Kids’ Run - Most Active School in the Sultanate:

Knowledge Gate International School (KGIS)

Gada Bontu Brtukan Adeba Berihun

Latifa Essarokh Anne Murvold

Cristina Ferraz Dawn Meredith-Davies

Ronald Korir Moses Too

Noaman Elassaoui Mohammad Alkhwaldeh

Bilarab Al Hamhami Abdullah Al Quraini

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1:23:14 1:33:37

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02:13:35 2:19:30

1:10:52 1:14:01

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2018 WINNERS

Marathon Winners

Half-Marathon Winners

10KM Winners

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At a Glance

Park Up EarlyThere 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 TimeArrive at the race village at least 1 hour before the start of your race. On Friday 21st February, runners of the Marathon and Half Marathon should be parked by 5.00am.

Race With A Plan Predict your finish time (see page 35) and run at a steady, even pace.

Wear Comfortable KitRun in clothing you are familiar with wearing and have trained in.

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-hydrateDrink around 600-700ml of water every hour.

Store The Emergency Number +968 7195 5500Write this number on your bib and store it on your phone.

Position Yourself Correctly At The StartStand at the start line next to the pacer, holding the flag with the time you expect to finish.

Do Not Swap BibsYour bib is unique to you and your details; don’t let anyone else use it.

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Be the best you can be ... the ABQ way

Stay FocusedStay DeterminedStay Strong

THE KIDS’ RUNSaturday 22nd February 2020

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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.

Kids’ Run start timings on Saturday 22nd February 2020:

RACE PACK COLLECTION

RACE DAY

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: 9.50am

Kids’ 3K Kids’ 2K Kids’ 1K

The Schedule

Dates: 19th and 20th Febuary 2020

Timings: 12.00pm – 9.00pm

Venue: Oman Sail Car Park, Al Mouj Muscat

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Arrive in Good Time

Parking

Runners must be at the Race Village one hour before the start of their category and at the start line at least 20 minutes before the start of their race.

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 indicated on the map below.

Kids’ Run Essentials

Refreshments

Finish Zone Pick Up Area

Toilets

Feeding and water stations will operate at the finish. Food & Beverages on offer will be: water, bananas, oranges, dates and salt biscuits.

Remember that only still water is advisable to drink before the start of the Kids’ run and it’s important to make sure that competitors consume enough so they don’t get thirsty or dehydrated during the race.

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 matches the runner’s bib. The parent or guardian must have this wristband with them in order to collect their child at the finish line. Only one adult per child 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.

There are plenty of toilets for both girls and boys behind the stage at the Race Village.

Spectators

Children cannot be accompanied during the race. Parents, teachers, coaches and spectators must remain behind barriers around the start/finish area in order to ensure the safety of all participants.

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Kids’ Pick up ZoneKids’ Pre-Race Holding Area

Lost Property

Lost Children Meeting Point

Event Security

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.

Any lost children can go to the Information Booth at Baggage Drop next to the Race Village, where someone will be able to help.

The Royal Omani Police will be on site to make sure everyone is safe and secure, and there are special plans in place in the event of any emergencies.

Pre-Race Holding AreasParticipants 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 go to their specific group area, which is found at the start line as illustrated below. The area each runner waits in must correspond with their bib! Holding areas will close 10 minutes prior to the start time of the race, as shown on the runner’s wristband. Late entrants to the holding areas will not be permitted to race.

Medical Facilities

The Medical Facilities tent is located next to the finish line (see map). If junior competitors need help at any time there will also be First Aiders at the start line and the finish area. The event’s medical team will be wearing green t-shirts with the Event’s logo.


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START LINE

ZONE ZONE

1 BibEach runner’s bib will show what group they are in.

2 Kid’s Wrist BandEach wrist band states the runner’s specific start time, according to their group.

3 Parent’s Wrist BandParents 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.

Runners’ flow example1KM Kids’ Run

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Wave B Start:9.35am

Wave C Start:9.40am

Wave D Start:9.45am

Wave E Start:9.50am

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EXCLUSIVE RUNNER DISCOUNTS

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Al Mouj Muscat Marathon runners can access discounts at local hotspots around Muscat ranging from fitness & wellness centres, nutrition stores, restaurants, coffee shops, beauty centres and many more.Terms & Conditions Apply. For more details visit: muscatmarathon.om/unlock/

We’re working to influence environmentally sustainable behaviour through education, awareness and conservation.

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.

Reducing our ecological footprint

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.

Cleanliness

As an Official Supporter, Be’ah will help the Al Mouj Muscat Marathon with its waste management and treatment.

Waste Treatment

Towards Sustainability

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We would like to extend our warmest thanks to our partners for their support and contribution to Al Mouj Muscat Marathon 2020.

Official Partners

Official Supporters

Official Organisers

Title Sponsor 2020 Charity Partners

Our Partners

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 spreading awareness in the local community.

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.

Oman Diabetes Association

Environment Society of Oman

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