MUSCAT : This year’s Al Mouj Muscat Marathon, taking place over the weekend of 11-12 February 2022 is set to be a huge hit with a great turnout in all the race categories which includes entries from schools, corporates, first-timers as well as elite athletes. The number of registrations among young runners is commendable. The participants are enthusiastically preparing to take on Oman’s biggest race.
The race is a great opportunity to start 2022 in the right way by committing to an active and healthy lifestyle, and this year’s event has brought together key figures in Oman’s drive for greater opportunities and awareness of the benefits of physical activity.
Mazoon Dairy has come onboard as one of the main Sponsors in this year’s edition, where the company’s employees will be present during the marathon activities to provide dairy products and fresh juices to runners, spectators and visitors to the race village.
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Khalid Al Mahruqi, Branding Manager at Mazoon Dairy, said, “The Al Mouj Muscat Marathon is one of the most important sporting and social events in the Sultanate that intersect with the goals and vision of the Mazoon Dairy Company, through which we seek to encourage consumers to adopt a healthy, more active and inviting lifestyle.” To make sports and physical activity a priority for all segments of society. We are delighted to be part of this wonderful event and for Mazoon products to be the healthy and nutritious choice for all participants during the competition.”
Each of the five races at this year’s race offer a different distance designed for varying levels of fitness and experience. The longest races are the full marathon, which is 42.5km, and the half marathon of 21.1km, but there are also 10km and 5km runs, as well as kids runs of 1km, 2km and 3km open to young runners aged 7-12 years old. All participants will receive a special event t-shirt and medal at the finishing line, and get to enjoy the same exhilarating race-day experience.
The Al Mouj Muscat Marathon will continue to contribute to the social development of Oman this year by donating a percentage of the proceeds from the 5km run to support the vital programs run by the Environment Society of Oman and Oman Diabetes Association.
