A representative of the ‘Beirut Marathon’ association visited Mesrobian College and spoke to high school students about the goals and procedures for participating in this event that has acquired great significance for Lebanon. This year, the marathon will take place on the 1st of May and registration will end on April 20.
The representative of the marathon’s organizing body said that this sporting event was born in 2003 with the aim of creating a new generation of long-distance runners in Lebanon. It promotes healthy living and the physical and mental well-being of people through running.
To date, more than 50,000 people from 109 countries have participated in the Beirut Marathon.