The city of Basra hosted its first event, attracting 147 runners from 44 countries in an marathon hailed as the largest of its kind in the city’s history.
The 21-kilometer race began at the Sports City Complex and ended at the Shatt al-Arab Corniche, drawing strong public turnout and praise for its organization.
Arab won $3,500 with a time of 1:19:57 hours.
Prizes ranged from $10,000 for the winner to $1,000 for the tenth-place finisher.