KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) opened a specialized center next to Kuwait Towers to assist the registered applicants in its “NBK Run” and distribute the assigned T-shirts and numbers. The race kit collection will be open for two days starting Thursday, 12 December and Friday, 13 December 2024 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

NBK Run is marked by a variety of fun, entertaining and health awareness-raising activities. All participants in the race will be eligible to enter the grand draw to win a new Nissan X – Trail car from the strategic partner, Al Babtain Group.

All participants will get an exclusive chance from Ooredoo to enter the draw on a KD 5,000 Platinum Line. Touristic Enterprises Company will provide 18,000 entry tickets to its parks and facilities (including Winter Wonderland and South Sabahiyah Park) to all participants. Additionally, Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa will offer prizes from their "Intersport" and "Joe & The Juice" brands to raffle participants. CHIPS Store will also offer two lucky winners Apple devices.

People who registered in NBK Run will be eligible to enter the grand draw and have the chance to win one of these prizes and rewards. The draw will take place under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce.

NBK will award the top 3 winners (women and men) in the 10 km race with KD 1000, KD 700, KD 500 cash prizes. The top 3 winners (women and men) in the 5 km race will win KD 500, KD 400, KD 300 cash prizes..

The event is also marked by a special partnership with EQUATE Petrochemicals, with the para athletes category, including three groups: wheelchair users, the visually impaired, and those with prosthetics. EQUATE will offer cash prizes to the top five winners in the men’s and women’s categories for the 5 km race, with awards of KD 500, KD 400, KD 300, and two prizes of KD 100 accordingly.

Strategic partner Ooredoo will also provide iPhones, Apple Watches, and "Shamel" packages to the top three winners of the Run.

The bib-number for each participant will contain a step-counting chip to identify the winners’ places. The results for NBK Run are supervised by the Event Management Company (SUFFIX).

NBK strongly supports sporting events and encourages various sporting activities as means to promote a healthier and more active lifestyle for members of the community. Throughout the years, NBK also organizes several social awareness programs including Educational, Environmental, Health and many other active initiatives.