People wait at the starting line of this year's National Bank of Kuwait run, in Kuwait City on Saturday. All photos: EPA
People wait at the starting line of this year's National Bank of Kuwait run, in Kuwait City on Saturday. All photos: EPA
More than 6,000 people took part in the five-kilometre race this year.
More than 6,000 people took part in the five-kilometre race this year.
Participants wait to take part in the 5 kilometers race in the NBK RUN 2021 edition of the annual walkathon in Kuwait city, Kuwait, 04 December 2021. The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK RUN 2021) kicked off 04 December after a two-year stoppage due to the COVID-19 outbreak. EPA / Noufal Ibrahim
Participants wait to take part in the 5 kilometers race in the NBK RUN 2021 edition of the annual walkathon in Kuwait city, Kuwait, 04 December 2021. The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK RUN 2021) kicked off 04 December after a two-year stoppage due to the COVID-19 outbreak. EPA / Noufal Ibrahim
A man leads a camel on a street during the race.
A man leads a camel on a street during the race.
The race is held to promote fitness and raise awareness about health.
The race is held to promote fitness and raise awareness about health.
The top 12 participants, male and female, received prizes. NBK dedicated a special competition within the race for people with special needs.
The top 12 participants, male and female, received prizes. NBK dedicated a special competition within the race for people with special needs.
Saturday marked a return of the race after a two-year stoppage because the Covid-19 pandemic.
Saturday marked a return of the race after a two-year stoppage because the Covid-19 pandemic.
Participants pose with medals at the end of the race.
Participants pose with medals at the end of the race.
People take selfies after the race.
People take selfies after the race.

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Kuwaitis flock to the NBK run - in pictures

The National Bank of Kuwait Run 2021 was held on December 4 after a two-year stoppage due to the Covid-19 pandemic

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