Move Maldives is back with the second edition of the Maldives Half Marathon to be held on 11th March 2023 in Hulhumalé, Maldives.
This race will bring together thousands of runners worldwide in ten race categories including a half marathon, 15KM, 10KM and a 5K Fun Run. Last year’s marathon was concluded with a thousand runners and this years event forecasts 2000 runners including international participants.
Race categories include Half Marathon, Fifteen K & Tough Ten, 5K Fun Run, Inline Skating 5KM, Inline Skating 1KM, Wheelchair Race, KidsMile 3.2KM, KidsMile 1.6KM and KidsMile 800m.
The Maldives Half Marathon is not only a competitive race, but also an opportunity to give back to the community. Move Maldives Grant will donate a portion of the registration fee to NGOs working to protect the reef. The top 10 male and female runners in the Half Marathon and Tough Ten races will be recognized, and the top 3 runners in each of the 5 age groups will be awarded for their performance in the Half Marathon, Fifteen K, and Tough Ten races.
The Maldives Running Expo is a public event that welcomes all registered runners. The expo will take place on March 9th at the Hulhumalé Central Park, from 9 am to 7 pm. Registered runners for the MHM23 race will have the opportunity to collect their race kits, including a race t-shirt and bib, in person at the expo. The event will also feature panel discussions on important topics such as protecting the reef and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Registrations are open now on the event website. Regular Race Registrations will close on February 8th. Interested parties may register via the link here, https://irunnersevents.com/events/maldiveshalfmaratho. More details about the race will be updated on the event’s website irunnersevents.com. For more information, drop an email at connect@movemaldives.com.
