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Beirut Marathon

Name: Best of Spinneys Women's Race - 2025
Uploaded: 2025-12-08
Description: The Beirut International Marathon was founded in 2003 and is held every November in Beirut, Lebanon, with participants from more than 109 countries to date. It is organised by the Beirut Marathon Asso

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Race date in 15 days: Nov 29, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: Beirut · 42.195km
Entry fee: $50Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenTBD ~ Fri, November 20, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗

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D-day as of Nov 14, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The Beirut International Marathon was founded in 2003 and is held every November in Beirut, Lebanon, with participants from more than 109 countries to date.

It is organised by the Beirut Marathon Association and offers five events: the marathon,

half marathon, 10km, 5km and a para-athletics handcycle event.

All events start near Beirut City Hall on Weygand Street.

The marathon, half marathon and 5km finish at the Martyrs’ Square statue, while the 10km finishes at the Al-Nahar Building.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

#BLOMBankBeirutMarathon#Beirut#November Marathon#World certified marathon

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1

Runplan BlogRan in 2017 · Finish time 4:09:16

“After running long distance for 10 years, with 10 marathons under my belt, I’m clearly still learning.”

A runner on their tenth full marathon reflected on training in a hot region, the actual pace, and the difficulty of the final 10 km.

Read the original on Runplan Blog

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

IMPACT OF THE BEIRUT MARATHON ON THE LEBANESE SOCIETY | ARABIC VERSION
Beirut Marathon Official Channel
View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

First come, first served

Marathon, half marathon and 10K — three pricing tiers (1st–3rd) by registration period;

registration may close early once the field fills

General entry

5K Fun Run — single fee for the entire registration period ($22), no timing

General entry

Disabled Category (Handcycle) — Free registration, ages 15 and older

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2025 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:30

Time limit7 hours

Marathon 7 hours · half marathon 3 hours · 10K 1 hour 15 minutes · 5K 1 hour 30 minutes

Event	Gather	Start	Time limit
Marathon42.195km	Marathon 06:20 · half marathon 06:30 · Handcycle 06:00 · 10K 06:50	06:30	7h
Beirut Marathon21.1km	—	06:30	—
10 KM Race10km	—	07:45	—
2 KM Youth Race2km	—	09:30	—
6 KM Fund Run6km	—	10:15	—

Marathon 42.195km: 1st (~Sep 1) $40 · 2nd (Sep 2~Nov 10) $50 · 3rd (Nov 11~20) $65 | half marathon 21.1km: $30/$40/$50 | 10km: $25/$30/$35 | 5km: $22 (single price) | Handcycle: Free
Marathon, half marathon and 10K: three-tier pricing by registration period; registration may close early once the field fills

START

Near Municipality of Beirut, Weygand Street

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Marathon·half marathon·5K: Martyrs' Square · 10K: Al Nahhar Building

Finish · Google Maps

Original course map · beirutmarathon.org

Runners start · local time — Marathon 06:30 · half marathon 06:40 · Disabled Category (Handcycle) 06:10 · 10K 07:00

The organizers have officially announced that the 2026 race will use a new,

flatter course than previous editions, but the detailed section-by-section map has not yet been published.

The official course page describes a route through a city where ancient history and vibrant modern life coexist beside the Mediterranean,

indicating that a coastal section is expected.

All distances start near Beirut City Hall on Weygand Street.

The marathon and half marathon finish at the Martyrs’ Square monument, the 10km at the An-Nahar Building and the 5km at the Martyrs’ Square monument.

World Athletics Label: Label Label
AIMS Certified: Member race of the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races)
Organizer: Beirut Marathon Association
Typical race-season temperature: around 17°C (63°F): Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Medical support

Water stations

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Finisher certificate

Finisher T-shirt

Bib(BIB) and time tag

finisher t shirt

Finisher medal

Goody bag

Finisher certificate

Hotels1.3km from the start · ★9.3

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Bib pickup

Pay an extra $5 at registration to have it delivered to your home about a week before the race.
A heart screening is mandatory at Packet Pickup
November 23-27, 2026 (exact time to be determined)

Marathon Village

Beirut Digital District, Bechara El Khoury Avenue

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startStart line faces the Municipality of Beirut (Waygand Street), downtown Beirut
Transit cardPublic buses are cash-oriented for occasional riders — pay the driver directly and get a paper ticket with a QR code, or buy a rechargeable card if you'll be riding often. For most runners, taxis/ride-hailing apps are the more practical choice given limited route coverage. Where to buy
Getting to the finishMarathon & Half Marathon: facing Martyrs Square statue. 10 KM: in front of Al Nahhar Building. 5 KM Fun Run: facing Martyrs Square statue.

Source · checked Aug 20, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Start line faces the Municipality of Beirut (Waygand Street), downtown Beirut

Official site: all races start facing Municipality of Beirut (Waygand Street). Google Maps link on page.

Runners should arrive at least 1 hour before their race start and park at Beirut Souks, which opens as early as 4:30 AM with free parking until 10:00 AM on race day, then walk to the gathering area. All races start facing Al Nahhar Building at Martyrs Square; the Marathon and Half Marathon finish facing the Martyrs Square statue and the 10 KM finishes in front of Al Nahhar Building.

Vehicles must be off the race route from Saturday 28 November 2026, 09:00 AM until Sunday 29 November 2026, 02:00 PM, and the Internal Security Forces remove any remaining vehicles. The 2026 edition features a brand-new course in which all timed races start and finish at Martyrs' Square, with course maps to be released.

Map

Getting to the finish

Marathon & Half Marathon: facing Martyrs Square statue. 10 KM: in front of Al Nahhar Building. 5 KM Fun Run: facing Martyrs Square statue.

Per official Race Day Information page, finish varies by distance as noted.

Map

Transit card

OCFTC/ACTC rechargeable bus card

Partner top-up points (phone shops, mini-markets) mainly in Beirut and nearby suburbs; can also be purchased at network offices Not accepted at the gates — get the local card above

Lebanon's public bus network is still cash-based for most riders, with a reloadable card option introduced since 2024 mainly for frequent commuters. Fares are quoted in Lebanese pounds (LBP) and have shifted significantly due to currency instability — confirm current fares locally.

Where to buy

Source · checked Aug 20, 2026 Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Aid stations are positioned every 2.5 km and provide Gatorade, dates, bananas and other refreshments.

Twenty ambulances, two medical stations and two physiotherapy stations are deployed across the course for safety.

Pacers are available to help runners achieve their target finish times.

Race bibs can be collected in person at the Marathon Village (Beirut Digital District, Bechara El Khoury Avenue) from November 23 to 27, 2026.

For an additional $5 paid during registration, a delivery service can also deliver the bib to your home approximately one week before the race.

A heart screening test is mandatory at bib collection, and participants must complete it before they are allowed to start.

Times are local to Beirut. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Arthaus Beirut

Hotel · 542m · 8-minute walk

9.1/10(296)

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Shouf Cedars and Beiteddine with Pickup, Guide, Entry Fees and Lunch

$139

Beirut Marathon

About Beirut Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run

Beirut Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

See it on video,feel it through their stories.

IMPACT OF THE BEIRUT MARATHON ON THE LEBANESE SOCIETY | ARABIC VERSION

How to enter Beirut Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —start with what fits you.

First come, first served

General entry

General entry

Beirut Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Near Municipality of Beirut, Weygand Street

Marathon·half marathon·5K: Martyrs' Square · 10K: Al Nahhar Building

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Medical support

Water stations

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Finisher certificate

Finisher T-shirt

Bib(BIB) and time tag

finisher t shirt

Finisher medal

Goody bag

Finisher certificate

Where and when to collect your Beirut Marathon race bib

To the start line,step by step.

Bib pickup

Marathon Village

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Getting to the finish

Transit card

From race morning to after the finish.

The race is one day,the trip can be longer.

Arthaus Beirut

Shouf Cedars and Beiteddine with Pickup, Guide, Entry Fees and Lunch

From Beirut: Baalbek, Anjar & Ksara Private Full-Day Tour

Lost

3-Day Jeita, Byblos, Baalbek & Cedars Tour

Beirut: Tripoli Citadel, Souks & Hammam Day Trip with Lunch

O Monot Boutique Hotel Beirut

Hotels near the Beirut Marathon start line in Beirut

Hotels that make race morning easy

Arthaus Beirut

Lost

O Monot Boutique Hotel Beirut

Ramada By Wyndham Downtown Beirut

Saifi Suites

Beit Tamanna Guesthouse

Le Gray

Tours and activities around the Beirut Marathon in Beirut

Time for you, before and after the finish

Shouf Cedars and Beiteddine with Pickup, Guide, Entry Fees and Lunch

3-Day Jeita, Byblos, Baalbek & Cedars Tour

Beirut Car Rental (Qeeq)

Beirut Airport Pickup (Welcome)

Chocolate Museum Tour and Chocolate Workshop (Pickup Included)

Baalbek Temples & Ksara Caves with Pickup, Guide, Entrance Fees + Lunch

Lebanon: Private Tour of Beirut, Jeita Grotto and Byblos with Lunch

Baalbek Temples & Ksara Caves (Pickup and Multilingual Guide Included)

Citysightseeing Audio-Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Mount Lebanon: Nature, Spirituality & Mythology Tour

Private Tour to Afqa Waterfall & Baatara Gorge

The Complete Story

Beyond Beirut Private Customized Walking Tour

Walking Tour from Phoenician Origins to Today

Essential Heritage Walking Tour

What to see in Beirut after the race

Seeing Beirut with the medal on

From Beirut: Baalbek, Anjar & Ksara Private Full-Day Tour

Beirut: Tripoli Citadel, Souks & Hammam Day Trip with Lunch

Beirut: Jeita Grotto and Harissa Full-Day Guided Tour

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

To the start line,
step by step.

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

With runners who dream of
the same start line.