Beirut International Marathon 2026

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The Beirut International Marathon takes over the November arteries of the Lebanese capital 🇱🇧 year after year, bringing together runners of dozens of nationalities around a starting line that resembles a festive occasion more than a competition 🎉. Because in Beirut, even marathons tend to become celebrations, it's in the city's character, and it will probably never change. It's the perfect time to run (between 18°C and 24°C) with golden light in the early morning and a crowd that cheers with generosity far surpassing mere sporting enthusiasm 🌅. This city is 5,000 years old and doesn't show it 🏛️. Its name comes from the Phoenician Bêrūt, "the well," and that's exactly what it is: an inexhaustible source of history, culture and fascinating contradictions. If you want to impress on a general knowledge TV quiz 📺, know that downtown excavations have revealed layers of Phoenician, Greek, Roman, and Ottoman remains stacked on each other 🧩. Needless to say, the past there was as tumultuous as a trail in a storm 🌪️. It's no wonder Beirutis view daily problems with a certain lightness ✌️. When you've survived that, a traffic jam on the Corniche puts things in perspective 😄. Five distances have been designed to satisfy everyone 🏃. The marathon (42.195 km) for those who have read this article so far and decided to add a medal to their shelf 🏅. The half-marathon (21.1 km) for balanced people. The 10 km for the pragmatic. The 5 km non-timed for those who understand that sports should remain enjoyable. And a completely free Para-Athletes category, because Beirut never needed an explanation of what inclusion is 💛. A relay junior also welcomes 14-18 year olds in teams of ten, because the future marathon legends are training right now in the alleys of Lebanon 🧒. The course runs along the Corniche 🌊, a seaside boulevard where locals have been jogging, proposing love 💍, and engaging in family disputes for decades, often simultaneously 🤪. You pass by the Pigeons' Rocks, spectacular rock formations emerging from the Mediterranean that no Instagram filter can really enhance 📸. The route crosses the downtown rebuilt after the civil war (1975-1990), where Roman ruins sit alongside ultramodern glass buildings 🏙️. Because in Beirut, the past and the future have always found a way to shake hands 🤝. And somewhere between Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhaël, these neighborhoods where facades support trendy terraces and art galleries, you'll understand exactly why this city fascinates as much as it unsettles 🤲. After the effort, Lebanon pulls out all the stops, particularly for your stomach 🍽️. The mezze, this endless parade of small hot and cold dishes that arrives at the table before you've even had a chance to sit properly, is a national institution 🥗. The Beirut hummus is nothing like the plastic tub version from the supermarket 🙂‍↔️: it's creamy, warm, drizzled with olive oil, and accompanied by pita bread fresh from the oven 🥙. The Lebanese tabbouleh will also awaken your taste buds in the best possible way. And for meat lovers, the kefta grilled on coals with its mild spices is worth the trip 🌭. Beirut is also one of the world's fashion capitals, so it's time to wear your best outfit to stroll its streets 👗. Onward! 🏎️  READ MORE 4 REASONS TO JOIN THIS RACE A city with 5,000 years of history 🏛️ Running in Beirut means crossing eras with every step. You pass by Roman columns before brushing past ultra-modern skyscrapers in a flash. It's one of the rare places in the world where the asphalt is steeped in so much history. People don't just come for the timing, they come for the culture 🏙️. A permanent "Golden Hour" light 🌅 The early morning start in November offers a spectacular clarity over the Mediterranean. The sun rises over the Lebanese mountains and shines on the modern facades of the downtown, creating golden reflections that you won't find anywhere else 📸. It's the ideal setting to forget that your legs are starting to feel heavy. It's visually stunning from the first to the last kilometer 😍. Inclusion at the heart of the project 🤝 The Para-athlete category is completely free to encourage everyone to participate. It's proof of the spirit of solidarity that prevails in this city despite past challenges 🧩. Running here means being part of a movement that goes beyond just sports. You won't just be a bib number, but a family member 💛. The legendary passage through Gemmayzeh 🎨 This neighborhood is the Lebanese Brooklyn, with its colorful stairs, history-laden facades, and numerous art galleries. Running through these alleys is immersing yourself in the local bohemia before returning to the main roads 🖼️. You feel all the creativity of a youth wanting to shake things up. It's undoubtedly the most 'flowing' segment of the course 😎. SHARE SAVE WANNA JOIN? BOOK NOW A DISTANCE FOR EVERY TASTE MarathonTOP Half Marathon 10 km 5 km MARATHON ROAD RUNNING THE MOST POPULAR BOOK NOW 🌊 Seaside 🏘️ In the city 🏙 Capitals / Major Cities 📰 Culture & History Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 6:15 AM 1 loop x 42.195 km FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) Where and when can I pick up my race bib? Where and when do the races start? Is a medical certificate required? Are there age limits? What about the price of the race bib? Are there any time limits? What does my registration include? How to contact the organizers? ® A next-gen platform helping sports enthusiasts of all levels discover territories and heritage through races tailored to them. 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