Ethiopians win Tristar half marathon in Dubai

Dubai: Abebe Getahun and Yimer Mohammed of Ethiopia were the overall winners in the Men’s and Women’s 21.1km race, respectively, at the Tristar Half Marathon held on Sunday at the Nad Al Sheba and Meydan District in Dubai.

The two comprised the 60 nationalities who participated in the second annual running event organised by Dubai-based global energy logistics company Tristar Group.

More than 1,000 individuals joined in the four race distances, with the 21.1km course having more than 300 runners, followed by the 3km distance with almost 300 participants. More than 250 running enthusiasts joined the 10km course while more than 200 individuals ran the 5km course.

“The Tristar initiative helped us promote a strong sense of community and teamwork through shared training goals. It motivated us to launch ‘Helium Health,’ an in-house fitness programme offering a holistic approach to well-being and excellence. Our shared philosophy on health ensures that fitness is not just an event but a way of life,” said Rajesh Sreedharan, Global Maintenance Manager, Linde Global Helium which is a major customer of Tristar.

Some staff of Linde Global Helium also joined Tristar’s first running event on February 4, 2024 then called Tristar Community Run which was held at Mina Rashid in Dubai.

“We sincerely thank all participants, supporters, and volunteers for making the Tristar Half Marathon a tremendous success! Special congratulations to every runner representing 60 different nationalities residing in the UAE. Your dedication and outstanding performances highlighted the unity within our diverse community, making the event truly remarkable,” stated the Tristar organising team.