ADNOC ABU DHABI MARATHON

SERIES 2
1KM, 2.5KM, 5KM, 10KM
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Saturday 5th October 2024
Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, UAE

EVENT BRIEFING
WELCOME MESSAGE

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On behalf of the ABU DHABI SPORTS COUNCIL, we
thank you for joining us for this community event. 24
The following pages outline all the important
information you need to know about the event.

A reminder to all entrants that this is a community-

based event focusing on allowing individuals,
families, clubs and groups of athletes to
experience a race environment in a social yet
competitive atmosphere.

GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL!

DIRECTION TO HBZ STADIUM
For directions to the venue
CLICK HERE
PARKING
Please follow the marshals' directions and signs to the 20
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designated parking area.
DAY PROGRAM
Be checked in at least 30 minutes before the start of the run.
There is NO Registration on the day.
Action

Time

4:00am Race Pack Collection Opens

6:15am Running Pack Collection Closes

6:30am 10km STARTS

6:35am 5km STARTS

6:40am 2.5km STARTS

7:30am 1km STARTS

8:15am Award Cermony

RACE PACK COLLECTION
Date Time Action Venue

3ʳᵈ October 4:00pm

6:15am
Race Pack Collection Opens Al Ain Mall, Ground Floor, Star Court

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10:00pm Race Pack Collection Closes

4th October 2:00pm Race Pack Collection Opens Near Al Ain Football Club shop, HBZ stadium

10:00pm Race Pack Collection Closes

5ᵗʰ October 4:00am Race Pack Collection Opens Al Ain Square, Near start line

6:15am Race Pack Collection Closes

The team will verify your identity so please bring your Emirates ID just in case.

Race packs can be collected on behalf of friends or relatives, and it is advisable to have their QR codes with you to ensure a
speedy process.

Participants must have checked in and received 30 minutes before their respective race starts.

THERE IS NO BAG DROP FACILITY

RACE CHECK IN PROCESS
When you register you will have received a confirmation email

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from PREMIER ONLINE.

• On this email you will find a QR code. Please show this QR

code to the team on race day. They will then assign you a
number. 24
• If you did not receive an email, first check your junk or spam
folders.

• If you still cannot find, log in to your PREMIER ONLINE

account, go to the MANAGE section and you will see your
registration and the QR code.

**Please note for this race you WILL NOT receive a BIB number via
SMS, your number is assigned directly at Check In.
TIMING CHIP
Your timing chip is attached to the
back of your bib. DO NOT TAMPER
WITH IT, as this will result in you not
getting a time. 20
YOUR BIB 24
Bibs must be worn on the front of your clothing,

Example
in the middle of your body
Safety pins are in the envelope or use a race
belt
Your Bib number can be used to search for your
free event photographs the following day

QR CODES ON BIB
There will be 2 QR codes on the BIB. One can
be scanned to see provisional results, the
otherfor future events
 PRIZE GIVING
Medals will be awarded to overall winners with the possibility of special prizes by associated
sponsors. Prizes to be confirmed closer to event date and as per the discretion of the sponsor
as to who these are award too.

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RACE DISTANCE & AGE 24
Age groups are calculated as per your age on race day. Male and Female categories for all
groups.

Distance Groups

9-11 12-14 15-19 20+

1KM 0-8 Years POD Overall Emirati
Years Years Years Years

9-11 12-14 15-19 20+

2.5KM 0-8 Years POD Overall Emirati
Years Years Years Years

9-11 12-14 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ Overall &
5KM 0-8 Years Emirati
Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years POD

15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

10km Overall POD Emirati
Years Years Years Years Years Years
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All participants in all race categories will run to the RIGHT side of the pathway in all
directions
All participants must wear the race bib provided. Failure to do either or both will result
in disqualification
All participants must cross the timing points along the course
It is not permitted to wear another person's bib, this will result in disqualification
All participants must run in their selected distance category. Failure to do so will result
in disqualification.
Runners must always follow the designated route, failure to do so will result in
disqualification
All participants must not intentionally impede the progress of another person
The Race Director will signal that the race is beginning by use of an airhorn
GUN time will be used for this race
Once you hear the start sound you will have started that race – on GUN time.
RACE SAFETY
Runner Etiquette: Encourage safe behavior with your

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fellow participants, like not pushing or deliberately
obstructing another runner

Surface Conditions: The race takes place on a mixture of

surfaces that may have loose gravel, please tread
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carefully. Watch for steps and pay attention if the route
crosses a road. Be alert

Personal Nutrition: We encourage runners to carry

snacks, gels, or energy drinks if needed and drink
regularly, especially if it’s a hot day.

Pace Yourself: We encourage you to avoid burning out

early by pacing yourself, especially for longer distances
or hilly courses.
START PROCEDURE
Start Times:
• 6:30am 10KM Run Starts

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Start Chute Entry from 6:25am onwards
• 6:35am 5KM Run Starts

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Start Chute Entry from 6:30am onwards
• 6:40am 2.5KM Run Starts
Start Chute Entry from 6:35am onwards
• 7:40am 1KM Run Starts
Start Chute Entry from 7:30am onwards
• The Event Director will signal that the Run is
beginning by use of an airhorn
• Please wait in the warm up area, outside the start
chute until your distance is called to the start line.
• Runners to self-seed themselves with faster runners
near the front and more social runners toward the
back.
• If you start with the wrong distance you will not
receive a time for the race eg: if you entered the 5km
and you start with the 3km no start time will be
recorded.
END OF EVENT PROCEDURES

When crossing the finish line, please keep 20

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moving through the finish chute as guided
by the marshals

The Marshal team will present you with your

finisher medal

Please feel free to stop at the water & fruit

station to re-energize!

Once finished you cannot walk against then

traffic flow….keep off the course so as not
to impede the progress of other runners
PHOTOS
• When you see a photographer, remember to give
them a smile or a thumbs up, especially when

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you cross the finish line.

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• Photos will be available 24 hours after the run
has finished.

• Photos can be found on the same page as your

results

RACE RESULTS
• Provisional results may be available by scanning
the QR code on your race bib

• Official results will be read out at the award

ceremony

• You can also scan THIS QR code

GENERAL INFORMATION

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TOILETS: Please follow signs to the toilets VOLUNTEERS: Please thank the volunteers as
from Village. they are volunteering their own time to help
you enjoy your run and get you home safely to
AMBULANCE and paramedic services will be your families. Please also respect the host
on site and in the event of any Participant community as we are guests and please
being in trouble, please inform the closest adhere to best practices to help protect
marshal to call for assistance. others.

WATER STATIONS: There will be water

stations in the village and out on the course.
EVENT MAP

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Race LAPS

2.5km 1

5km

10km
2

4
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LEGEND
Water Station

Start Fruit Station

F inish
Lap Paramedics

Parking A Parking B
Running Path
MAP EVENT - 1KM COURSE

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LEGEND
Water Station

Fruit Station

Start/Finish Paramedics
Running Path

Parking A Parking B
THANK YOU