A highly awaited event, the Beirut Marathon is well attended by athletes from the Middle East, Africa and all over the world. The marathon covers a distance of 25 miles. There are shorter races for those who can’t run the entire distance.
The marathon is divided into age group and ability. The 2008 Beirut Marathon saw the participation of over 25,000 participants.
Date: 6 Dec 2009
Time: Starts 7:30 am
www.beirutmarathon.org
