Preparations are being stepped up to organise the Royal Night Half Marathon (21.0975 kilometres) on December 23.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) will sponsor the race which will be held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad.
Alba chief executive Ali Al Baqali expressed the company’s pride at sponsoring the half marathon under the royal auspices for the third time.
In a statement, he noted Alba’s support to the sectors of youth and sports and the keenness back events held in Bahrain.
Bahrain Athletics Association (BAA) chairman Mohammed Abdullatif bin Jalal hailed Alba’s role in supporting youth and sports events in Bahrain.
The Royal Night Half Marathon, one of the key athletics events in the kingdom, was launched in 2019. The second edition was held last year.