Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), affirmed that sport goes beyond competition and the pursuit of achievements, serving as an effective means of improving the lives of others. He noted that the charity marathon organised by the RHF embodies this vision by transforming participants’ steps into tangible support for children with diabetes, helping alleviate their health challenges and enabling them to lead their daily lives with greater confidence and peace of mind.
HH Shaikh Nasser further highlighted that such events enhance the impact of humanitarian initiatives by promoting the values of community solidarity and turning sporting participation into meaningful contributions that positively affect the lives of beneficiaries.
His Highness made these remarks on the occasion of the RHF’s organisation of its third charity marathon, held under the slogan “Every Step Changes a Life”, in conjunction with World Diabetes Day. The event took place at Water Garden City, attracting more than 1,000 participants from various age groups, in cooperation with the Bahrain Road Runners, Water Garden City and the Ministry of Youth Affairs.
Proceeds from the marathon were allocated to providing insulin pumps for children living with type 1 diabetes, with the aim of improving their quality of life and enabling them to carry out their daily activities with greater ease and flexibility.
For his part, Ebrahim Dalhan Aldoseri, Acting Secretary-General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, stated that the marathon reflects the Foundation’s approach to transforming community initiatives into tangible humanitarian impact, building on its 25-year journey of giving. He commended the strong community participation and expressed his gratitude and appreciation to all entities that contributed to and supported the marathon, as well as the Foundation’s partners who helped advance its humanitarian programmes and initiatives throughout 2026.
He emphasised that such partnerships represent a fundamental pillar in sustaining charitable giving and expanding its positive impact on the lives of beneficiaries.
Meanwhile, Shaikh Abdullah bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Bahrain Road Runners, expressed his pride in participating in the marathon every year, noting that it has become an important annual event that brings together sport and humanitarian work. He explained that it provides runners and members of the community with an opportunity to channel their passion for sport towards serving noble humanitarian causes.
He also reaffirmed the Bahrain Road Runners’ commitment to continuing its cooperation with the Royal Humanitarian Foundation and supporting initiatives that combine sporting activities with meaningful humanitarian objectives.
The marathon featured five races for children aged between 4 and 14, with distances ranging from 200 metres to one kilometre, in addition to a 500-metre race for People of Determination and a main three-kilometre race for adults. The event also included a community activity and an exhibition showcasing Bahraini small businesses, organised in coordination with the Ministry of Youth Affairs.
At the conclusion of the marathon, Ebrahim Dalhan Aldoseri, Acting Secretary-General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, and Shaikh Abdullah bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Bahrain Road Runners, honoured the winners of the various races.
