When & Where
| Date: | Friday, 20.11.2009 |
| Start Time: | |
| City: | Dubai |
| Country: | UAE  |
| Location: | Mushrif Park, Dubai 0730 |
“The problem with this race is the location. It's a sandy dump that stinks all the way around. It is almost impossible to run an event of ten miles whilst trying to prevent myself from vomiting all over the place. The problem is the violent stench of poo and sewage - how people can actually go to this place for pleasure is beyond me. Of course, this has a knock-on effect on the run, and on people's performance. I know that Dubai isn't exactly brimming with beautiful, clean parks, but I'd rather spend an hour and a half running up and down the beach. ”
“Run circle at the park and donut. It was interesting!”
“A testing course with hills that was well organised. The only criticism I would have was the 3 laps became repetitious and the distance markers were very confusing.”
“Thank you to the marchals on the mountain bikes!!!! You guys were THE BEST!!! With out your encouragement I would not have finished!”
“The course was very scenic very nice although very challenging. I was quite disapointed though with the shirt giveaways although it was advised in advance that size availability is on based on "first-arrive-first-served" basis. I just felt that they should have anticipated "smaller" runners. The shirt giveaways though was very nice which makes me feel worse because I couldn't even wear it- way too big for me :(”
“Excellent Course. Excellent time of the year for a 10 mile run. The Donuts in the end are a good motivation to keep yourself going ;)”
“Only negative comment is towards the lack of information for the collection points for the Race Numbers prior to the Race.”
“Very well organised and enjoyable.”
“ .. sure the race was a very good experience for me ... ..excellent course in the park ( up hill roads and downslopes).. ...But in the finish line was a big confusion.. ..when i finish my course was existing a bad record of the time... ..so, never i found my name in the list of the results.. ...I dont know also with which time i finished my course... ..iam thinkng my real time was 1 hour and 13 minitus!!!! ..this is happened because the person that he was keeping the timing thought that i had one more lap for the terminal..... ....... but by the way..its ok!!!!. sure was a very good experience for me..”
“Comments not criticisms: Starting earlier would allow the minnows (me) to perform a little better; What were the confusing numbers on the trees for? Next time I will know there are hills!!”
“Being a small female, I would appreciate a women's sized small shirt. A man's small is useless for me! The website could produce a bit more information about the race as well (ie. the course, is there showers, washrooms, do you pay for parking etc.)”
“Best medal and t-shirt in Dubai”
“Appreciate making this happen...”
“Well done to the mirdiff milers. Well marshalled. The course was hard but enjoyable to run. Will do it next year or sure.”
“Great race, lots of hills so very tough.”
“As this is my first time of running marathon, i have a good experience and when i keep on running challenge is coming, there is uphill w/c punish me but it was a good one. for the first timer like me i'll give the organizer a thumbs up. cheers.....”
“This was my first run in the Middle East and I did not expect the Mirdif Milers to be that professional with the race organisation! Everything was well set, but the Milers took much attention to details, which is reflected for example in the camel-shaped finisher medal and the free distribution of donuts after the finish!”
“The only thing that could be improved on is the enrgy drinks on the course.”
