Aqaba:The Jordanian Marathon Association, known as Run Jordan, is finalizing preparations for the upcoming Ayla Red Sea Half Marathon, set to occur on Friday, December 4, in Aqaba. This event is being organized in collaboration with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority and sponsored by Ayla Oasis Development Company.
According to Jordan News Agency, the preparations involve detailed coordination with relevant authorities to ensure the readiness of race routes and to finalize both logistical and technical arrangements. These preparations include setting up start and finish points and providing necessary services to ensure a safe and orderly event for participants across all age groups.
The marathon will feature a 21-kilometer half marathon for both individual and relay runners, a 10-kilometer race, and a children's race. This offers an inclusive platform for professional and amateur runners, as well as families, to participate. Lina Al-Kurd, Director General of the Jordanian Marathon Association, emphasized the significance of the ongoing preparations to ensure the event's success, highlighting the association's commitment to expanding running events across Jordan and promoting the country as a sports tourism destination.
Al-Kurd also noted that the race routes offer participants a unique opportunity to experience Aqaba's tourism and historical attractions alongside the competitive sporting event. The marathon has maintained its international classification for road races for the second year in a row, demonstrating the association's efforts to enhance organizational standards and solidify its standing on the international running calendar.
The event is scheduled to begin with the 21-kilometer race at 7 a.m. from the street opposite Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla, followed by the 10-kilometer race at 9 a.m. The children's race will commence at 930 a.m. on Al-Farouq Street, before the Golf Gate at Ayla Oasis. Run Jordan continues its collaboration with partners and relevant authorities to complete preparations, aiming to deliver a successful event and further promote Aqaba as a hub for sports and tourism activities.