Over 7,000 Participated In Gulf Bank 7th Marathon

Kuwait's Gulf Bank 7th marathon kicked off Saturday with the participation of more than 7,000 participants.

The marathon aims at promoting mental and physical health, as part of the bank's keenness on social sustainability. The marathon, called (642) in reference to the number of muscles in the human body and this year's competition was limited to those vaccinated against the coronavirus.

The Gulf Bank 642 Marathon is the biggest local marathon hosted in the heart of Kuwait, with a unique race course that takes participants through an unforgettable route through Kuwait’s most beloved landmarks. In keeping with international precautionary measures, this year’s in-person marathon will also include a wide variety of safety precautions.

The marathon event is the first Kuwaiti road race certified by the Association of International Marathons & Distance Races and World Athletics. Notably, the Gulf Bank 642 Marathon is the only marathon in Kuwait that has the bronze AbbottWMM accreditation from the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings, a global age group marathon ranking system.

 

 

 

SOURCE  IIK

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