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Times of Oman
02-08-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Registration for 11th edition of Oman Desert Marathon opens
Muscat: The Organising Committee of the Oman Desert Marathon has announced the opening of registration for its 11th edition, which will be held in the golden sands of Bidiyah, North Al Sharqiyah Governorate, from January 10 to 14, 2026. Running champions from around the world have confirmed their participation and desire to attend the upcoming edition of the marathon. The Oman Desert Marathon has received international recognition and is considered one of the most prominent long-distance running events in the world. The announcement follows the prominent coverage the race received in Runner's World Germany, one of the world's leading running magazines. This coverage is a significant step that reinforces Oman's position as the world's leading desert running place and highlights its growing reputation as a premium destination for sports tourism and extreme endurance sports. The Oman Desert Marathon has been accredited by the international organisation SheRACES. This recognition confirms that the marathon meets the highest international standards for inclusiveness in women's participation in long-distance running races. This certification addresses a significant gap in the sport, as women's participation still does not exceed 16 percent, despite their significant superiority in many road and mountain races. The Oman Desert Marathon is the first event in the Middle East to receive this unique accreditation. The international organisation SheRACES works to achieve equality by supporting organisers in providing a fair and inclusive sporting environment. The accreditation affirms the marathon's commitment to providing an experience where everyone feels supported throughout the race.
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS History-making female marathon runner Nina Kuscsik dead at 86
Pioneering long-distance runner Nina Kuscsik passed away last week at age 86, her family announced, with no immediate cause for her passing publicized. Kuscsik was influential in paving the way for women to compete in the Boston and New York Marathons before both races created women's divisions. In 1972, she became the first winner of the Boston Marathon's women's race. A year later, she repeated the feat for the New York Marathon.
Daily Mail
01-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Physical hobby loved by millions shockingly linked to colon cancer in young people for first time
It's an activity loved by the health-conscious, but long distance running might raise the risk of colon cancer in young people. A study has found that 35 to 50 years old who regularly run marathons are more likely to develop precancerous tumors in their colon, precursors of the disease. Your browser does not support iframes.
