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Running · Half Marathons
Al Sharqiyah International Race 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 12 December 2026
- Location
- Al-Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
Al Sharqiyah International Race: expected 12 December 2026, 13.1 miles, from Al-Khobar Corniche, Eastern Province. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Al Sharqiyah International Race Race Timeline
93 days to go
More than 56 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before half-marathon-specific training ramps up.
Al Sharqiyah International Race: quick answers
When is the next Al Sharqiyah International Race?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Al Sharqiyah International Race was Saturday, 12 December 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Al Sharqiyah International Race start and finish?
Al Sharqiyah International Race starts at Al-Khobar Corniche, Eastern Province and finishes at Al-Khobar Corniche, Eastern Province.
How many miles is Al Sharqiyah International Race?
Al Sharqiyah International Race is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much does Al Sharqiyah International Race cost to enter?
Entry direct through the organiser — check runningrace.com.sa for current pricing.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 12 December 2026
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Al-Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
- Start Point
- Al-Khobar Corniche, Eastern Province
- Finish Point
- Al-Khobar Corniche, Eastern Province
- Surface
- Road — waterfront corniche
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry direct through the organiser — check runningrace.com.sa for current pricing.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Saudi Arabian Athletics Federation, Ministry of Sport and World Athletics, under the patronage of the Governor of the Eastern Province.
Al Sharqiyah International Race Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Al Sharqiyah International Race Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Al-Khobar Corniche, Eastern Province and finishing at Al-Khobar Corniche, Eastern Province. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Al Sharqiyah International Race flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road — waterfront corniche.
Al Sharqiyah International Race Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Al-Khobar Corniche, Eastern Province
Start line.
Where Al Sharqiyah International Race starts and finishes
Al Sharqiyah International Race starts at Al-Khobar Corniche, Eastern Province and finishes at Al-Khobar Corniche, Eastern Province. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Al Sharqiyah International Race Route Breakdown
Saudi Arabia's longest-running athletics event — over 25 years old, and a World Athletics Label Road Race since becoming internationally accredited. A one-mile race and a 5K run the same weekend alongside the half marathon on the Al-Khobar Corniche. The exact 2026 date wasn't officially confirmed at the time of writing; this follows the race's established mid-December slot (13 Dec 2025).
Al Sharqiyah International Race Pace Calculator & Splits
Al Sharqiyah International Race Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
18:19
Average pace / km
11:23
Al Sharqiyah International Race Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 17:11 | 10:40 | 53:22 | 1:46:43 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 18:19 | 11:23 | 56:55 | 1:53:50 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 19:28 | 12:06 | 1:00:29 | 2:00:57 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 20:37 | 12:48 | 1:04:02 | 2:08:04 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 21:45 | 13:31 | 1:07:36 | 2:15:11 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 22:54 | 14:14 | 1:11:09 | 2:22:18 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 25:11 | 15:39 | 1:18:16 | 2:36:32 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 27:29 | 17:05 | 1:25:23 | 2:50:46 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 29:46 | 18:30 | 1:32:30 | 3:04:59 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 32:04 | 19:55 | 1:39:37 | 3:19:13 | 7:00:00 |
Al Sharqiyah International Race Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Al Sharqiyah International Race finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Al Sharqiyah International Race finish
1:54:55
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
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Start Your Verus JourneyAl Sharqiyah International Race Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Al-Khobar Corniche, Eastern Province
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Al Sharqiyah International Race
10-14 weeks is a solid window for a first half marathon; 8-10 weeks is enough if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Build your long run up gradually rather than jumping straight to race distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 7-10 days while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Al-Khobar Corniche, Eastern Province fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
Half Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Fluid at the on-course stations is usually enough; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Al Sharqiyah International Race Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Al Sharqiyah International Race for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Al Sharqiyah International Race fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusAl Sharqiyah International Race Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Al Sharqiyah International Race site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.