Oman Broadband Marathon kicks off

Muscat: Organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth in partnership with the Oman Athletics Federation, the second edition of the Oman Broadband Marathon has begun.

Runners from both Oman and abroad are taking part.

The marathon includes races for different age groups:

Children (7-12 years): 2km

Youth (13+): 5km

Adults (18+): 10km

The event seeks to promote health, tourism, and community involvement.

Samira bint Shanin Al-Shukaili, Director of the Sports Activity Department at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, indicated that the event seeks to attract the largest possible number of sports fans, athletes and runners and involve all segments of society in a way that contributes to consolidating the concepts of health culture and highlighting tourism aspects. 

The marathon is a fantastic way to encourage physical activity and a healthy lifestyle among Oman's residents.