World Records At RAK

Peres Jepchirchir broke the world record by 1:05:06 at the RAK Half Marathon. On her way to victory, the Kenyan also bettered the world record for 20km with 1:01:40.

Jepchirchir, the reigning world half marathon champion, took three seconds off the time of her compatriot Florence Kiplagat, set in Barcelona two years ago, over the 21.1 km. Her 1:01:40 at the 20km mark, lopped 14 seconds off the previous record in a mixed race also set by Kiplagat in Barcelona.

Mary Keitany of Kenya finished behind her compatriot, smashing her career best, with a 1:05:13. Joyciline Jepkosgei crossed the finish line in 1:06:08 to claim the third place.

Following a battle in the last three kilometers, Kenyan Bedan Karoki won the men's race in a time of 59:10. Yigrem Demelash of Ethiopia was second with 59:19, and another Kenyan Augustine Chego clocked 59:26 to get the last place on the podium. 

Timing services in RAK Half Marathon were provided by the local Premier Timing, and Depar Timing acted as the Assisting Timing Company. The official "World Record Form" was signed by the Depar Timing Team.