2015 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

2015 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT

The premiere edition of the Youth Race in
Dbayeh
The empowering springtime Women’s
Race in Byblos
Dear Supporters and Friends,
Beirut 542 Season two: Hopeful runners,
seasoned coaches
Move4Good forum: talks about the life
changing power of sport
CONTENTS
How We Run 2-7
Achieving Together 8-9
BMA 2015 Races 10-19
BMA Programs 20-21
A Cause to Run 22-23
The Volunteer Engine 24-27
Lasting Partnerships 28-31
Income & Expenses 32-33
Looking Ahead 34
Let's Talk 35
The Runner's Mantra 36
2015 was a year of unexpected challenges and exciting
opportunities for the Beirut Marathon Association. I would say
2015 was a year where we sharpened our focus, grew stronger
and saw the real positive effect of the marathon in Lebanon.
The year began with a new addition to our annual events:
the youth race, that was born out of the conviction that if we
truly wanted to grow the community of runners in Lebanon,
then the focus should be on the youth.
In its 3rd edition, the women race was moved to Byblos-
Jbeil in an attempt to diversify BMA races and have participants
experience running in new locations.
The 13th edition of Banque du Liban Beirut Marathon
received the IAAF silver label in 2015. This edition also marked
the last year of partnership with Banque Du Liban. Over the
three-year partnership, the BDL represented by its Governor
Riad Salameh, showed us a great deal of support. It was
overwhelming to see how we started with the support of family
and friends and grew to attract one of the most respected and
solid entities in the nation.
With world record holder Paula Radcliffe joining the BDL
Beirut Marathon as the guest of honor, Marathon week proved
to be one of the most exciting, albeit challenging one we’ve
ever experienced.
With the help of our family of runners, volunteers, NGOS,
supporters, donors, sponsors, partners and friends, we continue
to strive to be the best running events organizer in Lebanon and
the Middle East. We look forward to empowering everyone to
run and be part of the #peacerunners community in Lebanon.
Keep running, and I look forward to a great 2016 filled with
races and community outreach.
Yours in running,
May El-Khalil
President
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HOW WE RUN
Board of Trustees
The Beirut Marathon Association Board of Trustees acts as an advisory board for the Association.
It includes prominent Lebanese and international industry leaders, community leaders, and sports experts.
Members list appearing in alphabetical order:
• Mrs. Ivone Abdel Baki
• Mr. Thomas Abraham
• Mrs. Laila Ajam
• Mrs. Mouzayane Ajami
• Mr. John Akouri
• Mrs. Susan Amat
• Me. Uthman Arakji
• Me. Ziyad Baroud
• Mr. Maher Baydoun
• Mr. Carl Bistany
• Mrs. Rosy Boulos
• Mrs. Berthe Chagoury
• Mr. Maxime Chaya
• Mr. Georges Chehwane
• Dr. Amin Daouk
• Mrs. Nawal El Moutawakel
• Mrs. May El Khalil
• Mr. Faysal El Khalil
• Mr. Fadi Fawaz
• Mrs. Michele Garzouzi
• Dr. Joseph G. Jabbra
• Mrs. Sophia Kassem
• Mr. Marwan Kheireddine
• Mrs. Annette Khoury
• Mr. Chadi Massaad
• Mr. Bassam Nassar
• Mr. Fadi Nahas
• Mrs. Chahrazad Rizk
• Mr. Joe Saddi
• Mrs. Joumana Salame
• Mr. Talal Shair
• Mrs. Mona Shour
• Mr. Walid Tabet
• Mr. Ghassan Taher
• Mr. Antonio Vincenti
Executive Committee
• Mrs. May El Khalil
• Gen. Hassan Rustom
• Mr. Hassan Mohieddine
• Mrs. Ilham El Fakih
• Mrs. Nabila El Fakih
• Mrs. Rosy Boulos
• Mrs. Nina El Khoury
Local and International Coordinators
The Beirut Marathon coordinators are the goodwill ambassadors of the association in their respective
local communities. They help to spread the word about the different activities and races as well as
liaising between the association and the people in their corners of the world.
BMA appoints local and international coordinators as goodwill
ambassadors
BMA counts on its 50 national coordinators, and 29 International coordinators representing 21 countries
to make each year’s races a bigger success.
Strategic Coordination Across the Globe
North America
- USA
- Canada
Europe
- Belgium
- Bosnia and
Herzegovina
- Germany
- Greece
- France
- Netherlands
- UK
- Switzerland
Lebanon
- More than
50 local
coordinators
Middle East
- UAE
- Turkey
- KSA
- Kuwait
- Jordan
- Iraq
Asia
- Korea
Africa
- Egypt
- South Africa
- Senegal
- Morocco
South America
- Argentina
Source: BMA website; Strategy& analysis

The Beirut Marathon Association
Registration Number 103/SH.R
The Beirut Marathon Association (BMA) is a Lebanese non-governmental non-profit organization,
independent of all political and religious affiliations, registered under the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
BMA was founded in 2002 at the initiative of May El Khalil with a purpose of promoting the running
culture in Lebanon, and with a vision to become the leading running expert organization in the Middle
East. Today, the Beirut Marathon races carry a humanitarian dimension that aims at making a difference
in other people’s lives through sports.
Brand Values
WHAT we stand for:
PROGRESS: We will constantly and
actively seek improvement.
POSITIVITY: Positivity is what we
wake up for in the morning.
PREPAREDNESS: Always come
prepared!
FAIRPLAY: The game is not worth
playing if it is not played fairly.
PEOPLE-DRIVEN:
By the people and for the people.
Core Purpose
WHY we exist:
To MOVE and unite people
through running
At the most primal stage, we are moving
people physically.
But by pushing the level of what we do:
We are actually moving people
emotionally.
And most meaningfully, when we are at
our very best,
We actually move people to make a change.
Growing Runners
On the morning of October 19th 2003, Lebanon witnessed a unique event in its history and hosted its
first international Marathon with the participation of 6,000 runners from 49 countries. On the morning
of November 8, 2015, in its 13th edition the Beirut Marathon took place with the participation of 37,811
peace runners representing 84 nationalities.
40,000
35,000
30,000
Runner Registration Ceiling
26,000
29,000
30,000
28,072
31,136
33,500
36,000
37,153 37,811
25,000
22,000
20,000
17,000
15,000
12,000
10,000
6,000
5,000
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
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The BMA Team
The Beirut Marathon Association employs a small group of highly motivated people to maintain its daily
operations, and to plan and implement its races and events.
Organizational Structure
PRESIDENT
MEDIA
CONSULTANT
GENERAL
MANAGER
TREASURY
ADMIN+OFFICIAL
RELATIONS
ACCOUNTING
DIRECTOR
HOSPITALITY+
OUTREACH
DIRECTOR
RACE
DIRECTOR
PARTNERSHIP
DIRECTOR
COMM.
DIRECTOR
PURCHASING
COORDINATOR
CASH
MANAGER
ACCOUNTANT
SENIOR H+O
COORDINATOR
LOGISTICS
COORDINATOR
REGISTRATION
COORDINATOR
PARTNERSHIP
COORDINATOR
GRAPHIC
DESIGNER
STORE
MANAGER
H+O
COORDINATOR
RACE
COORDINATOR
BRANDING
COORDINATOR
COMMUNICATION
COORDINATOR
OFFICE
RUNNER
LOGISTICS
SUPPORT
JUNIOR
COMMUNICATION
COORDINATOR
IT +
TIMING
OFFICE
SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
OFFICER
CAMERAMAN
+ EDITOR
ONLINE
SERVICES
ADMIN ACCTG OUTREACH RACE
PARTNERSHIP
COMMS

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For us, it’s all about improvement.
It is at the core of our brand DNA: running to improve your health, your time, your position
on the podium, even improving life for others by choosing to run for a cause.
We constantly seek new ways to improve our races, improve lifestyles, and improve society
at large… but, we start by improving ourselves.
That was the thinking behind the strategic staff retreat we did in December, where we spent
two days developing our brand's core values and core purpose.
I wanted this core ideology to come to life through the people that make-up the Beirut
Marathon Association; the staff themselves. KHALIL KHATIB

BMA Working Structure
VOLUNTEERS
53 Contractual Staff
11 Interns
20
Full Time
Staff
8 Consultants + Freelancers
11 Interns
53 Contractual Staff
VOLUNTEERS
BMA Objectives:
To create a whole new generation of runners, marathoners
and special needs athletes in Lebanon, giving amateurs the
opportunity to improve and professionals the chance to
compete.
To become the biggest fundraising and awareness platform,
enabling charitable organisations within Lebanon to benefit
substantially.
To encourage healthy living and wellness through running.
To put Lebanon on the international running map by
attracting running enthusiasts from around the globe and
involving the Lebanese diaspora.
To consistently create sustainable programs that improve
society, support people, identify potential and encourage
growth.
8 Consultants + Freelancers
Races & Beyond
2014 “The peace we run for” Art
project: The Beirut Marathon
emblem PRE (Positive
Running Energy) was adapted
by 29 artists to show their
interpretation of the peace
and love one finds on the run.
2013 The Women’s Race first
edition was launched with
4,512 participants
Ted Global talk hosts May
El Khalil to share the story of
the Beirut Marathon: Making
Peace is a Marathon.
Over 5 million views so far
2012 Ashrafieh Telethon raised
$260,712 to help the victims of
an explosion that rocked the
Lebanese neighborhood of
Ashrafieh
2011 A year for Awards:
- Bronze label Road Race
classification by IAAF
(International Association of
Athletic Federations)
- Power of Sport award-
Lausanne
- Laureus Sport for Good
award
- Lebanese Ministry of Youth
and Sport Award
2010 - Damascus to Beirut: 111Km
run with 11 international
runners
- Introduction of YEAP Youth
Elite Athletes Program
2009 Woman of the year awarded
to May El Khalil by the
Brazil Lebanon Chamber of
Commerce
2008 “With their Strength we
Run” 30,000 runners for
cancer awareness
2007 Zahle International Race:
10,000 runners
Torch Relay from Tyre to
Beirut: 1,000 participants
“Vivicitta" Run for Peace in
Dbayeh
2006 Tripoli- Mina race:
22,000 runners
Tyre International Half
Marathon: 15,000 runners
2005 “United We Run” 5 Km
race: 60,000 participants in
a race organized after the
assassination of the Lebanese
Prime Minister.
2004 The 2nd Beirut Marathon
doubling the number of
participants 12,000
from 60 nationalities.
2003 The first Beirut Marathon:
6,000 participants
from 49 nationalities.
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ACHIEVING
Government Sponsors Municipalities Lebanese Red Cross
Media NGO/NPOs Embassies Civil Society Angencies
2015 Highlights
13th Edition of Beirut Marathon
1 st Edition of the Youth Race in Dbayeh
3 rd Edition of Women’s Race in Byblos (Jbeil)
2 nd Edition of Beirut 542
1 st edition of Move4good Forum
13 th edition of Health and Sports Seminar
20 events organized in support of the races
2 NGO/NPO conferences
Acquiring for the second year the IAAF Silver
Label for 2016 Beirut Marathon
50,483 Runners
participated in the races organized by BMA in 2015
Age Groups
37%
18%
BMA is a platform for hope and
cooperation in an ever-fragile and
unstable part of the world.
In 2015 BMA collaborated with:
27%
18%
560
Commercial
institutions
120
Philanthropic
organizations
21
Universities
40 and Above 31 to 40
17 to 30 17 and Under
Oldest race
participant
94 years
old
Youngest race
participants
72 babies
under the age of 1
70
Schools
14
Sports Clubs
65
Embassies and governmental
organizations
35
Local,
regional and
International
coordination
organizations

TOGETHER
Volunteers Runners Lebanese Athletic Federation Clubs
Schools Scouts Universities Corporate Entities Friends
BDL Beirut Marathon 2015
Feb. 17
Events & Activities
Youth Race Launching Event
37, 811
Runners
630%
growth since 2003
50%
Male
50%
Female
84
Nationalities
Mar. 19
Mar. 22
Apr. 20
Apr. 25
Youth Race Technical Meeting
Youth Race Day & Awards
Ceremony
Women’s Race Launching
Event
Women’s Race NGO
Conference
295
Participants with
Special needs
4,000
Volunteers and
logistics support
1,150
Police & Security
Personnel
June 3
June 7
June 14
Women’s Race Technical
Meeting
Women’s Race Day & Awards
Ceremony
Women’s Race Awards
Categories and Thank You
Ceremony
24
Elite Athletes
150
Media personnel
9,283
Free registrations
145,405
Bottles of water
400
Red Cross
on course
42Km
Blue line painted
on the road
$139,800
Prize Money
4,500
Kilos of apples
120
Medical team
on alert
9,800
Meters square
of branding
$10,650
Prize Vouchers
110 NGOs recruiting 16,994 runners
110 causes 2,475 volunteers
Aug. 5
Aug. 8
Aug. 20
Sep. 10
Sep. 13
Sep. 23
Oct. 7
Oct. 9
Oct. 30
Nov. 2
Nov. 6
Nov. 6
Nov. 7
Nov. 8
Nov. 8
Nov. 25
Dec. 16
Half Marathon Launching
Event
Launching ceremony of the
2nd edition of the 542 program
Health & Sports Seminar
BDLBM Launching Ceremony
Half Marathon Technical
Meeting
Announcement of the
cancellation of the Half
Marathon due to unforeseen
circumstances
BDLBM NGO conference
BDLBM National Coordinators
& Municipalities meeting
Glow Run Beirut - Beirut
Corniche
BDLBM Traffic Security
Meeting
BDLBM Technical Meeting
BDLBM Elites Press
Conference: Meet Paula
Radcliffe
Move4good Forum
BDLBM Technical Elite Athlete
Meeting
BDLBM Race day & Awards
for overall winners
BDLBM Evening Awards
Ceremony
Awards Ceremony for BDLBM
Categories winners
Thank you Lebanon reception

BMA 2015 RACES
Changing the country by building a culture of peace runners
The Beirut Marathon Association is committed to grow the running culture in Lebanon.
In 2015 it organized 4 race events that included 18 races. Each event had its own identity,
target and set of objectives aligned with BMA’s general scope of work and values.
BMA Races are in line with international standards certified by the IAAF and AIMS.
BankMed Youth Race: March 22 - Dbayeh
First Edition
The first edition of the BankMed Youth
Race was organized in collaboration
with the municipality of Dbayeh.
The concept of holding a race
dedicated to youth was born
out of the “Power of Sports” concept
and the belief that the values of
running should be spread across all
ages to activate a positive change in
our community.
The main goal of the race is to grow
the running culture in Lebanon and
empower the youth through running,
which in turn leads to an inspired
generation of #PEACERUNNERS.
Tomorrow’s champions at the start line
6322 runners
Participation of 70 schools
Age categories: from 7 to 17 years old
7 to 10 years old
(2Km Competition)
11 to 13 years old
(3Km Competition)
14 to 17 years old
(5Km Competition)
369
215
584
489
306
795
366
204
570
Boys
Girls
TOTAL
Boys
Girls
TOTAL
Boys
Girls
TOTAL
7 to 17 special needs
(3Km Competition)
7 to 17 years old
(5Km Fun Run)
OVERALL
PARTICIPANTS
6,322
47
27
74
2,391 1,908 4,299 3,662
2,660
Boys
Girls
TOTAL
Boys
Girls
TOTAL
Boys
Girls

Sport has the power to change the
world…it has the power to inspire. It
has the power to unite people in a way
that little else does. It speaks to youth
in a language they understand…
Nelson Mandela
Over 6,000 young
runners from across
Lebanon crossed the
finish line on March
22, 2015 from schools,
sports clubs, NGO’s
and more.

The Women’s Race: June 7 - Byblos
The 3rd edition of the Women’s
race took place in the beautiful city
of Byblos in collaboration with the
Municipality of Byblos.
The Beirut Marathon Women’s race
was first launched in 2013 under the
message “Run Forward”.
The main goal of this race is to
engage women in competitive sports
through running, and empower them
to fulfill all their roles in society.
Empowering women through running
6350 runners
73% Female and 27% Male
10 Km
Women's Challenge
10 Km
Relay Race
10 Km
Special Needs
0
650
650
0
40
40
0
30
30
OVERALL
PARTICIPANTS
6,350
Male
Female
TOTAL
Male
Female
TOTAL
Male
Female
TOTAL
10 Km
Mentally Challenged
5 Km Fun Run
Open to All
1 Km Run
with Parents
4,635
Female
0
50
50
1,633 3,675 5,308 82 190 272
1,715
Male
Female
TOTAL
Male
Female
TOTAL
Male
Female
TOTAL
Male
The Half Marathon Race: September 13 - Chouf Coast
The Half Marathon was introduced this year as a training run leading up to the day of the Beirut Marathon.
Unfortunately, the night before the race the BMA opted to cancel the much-anticipated event due to an
unforeseen controversial issue. A crisis unit was formed and a full refund was offered to all participants who
registered.

Husbands,
fathers,
brothers, sons,
and friends, all
participated
in support of
women.

The BDL Beirut Marathon: November 8 - Beirut
Banque Du Liban Beirut Marathon: November 9 - Beirut
Largest running event in the Middle East as an instrument of peace through sports
The Beirut Marathon is a muchanticipated
yearly event that has been
taking place since 2003.
This event has been growing in
popularity and participation, attracting
more runners each year, and creating
a culture of sportsmanship in the
country.
The Banque Du Liban Beirut Marathon
(BDLBM) has brought people together
from 85 countries and from all
Lebanese regions and backgrounds
to run in the streets of Beirut. Schools,
universities, corporate teams, and
NGOs/NPOs were active participants
in this year’s edition.
Elite Athletes
The 2015 marathon is classified as a Silver Label Road
Running event by the IAAF (International Association
of Athletic Federations) for its excellence in organizational
and logistical aspects.
The BDLBM is one of 27 Silver Label races out of a total
800 that take place every year around the world.
Throughout the years, BMA has hosted international sports figures in
Lebanon, putting the country on the World’s sports map.
In 2015, BMA invited:
• 24 elite athletes and their coaches
• 8 special needs athletes
15 small to medium events were
organized around the BDL Beirut
Marathon, stretching from August to
November, strategically designed to
ensure the success of the Marathon.
Overall Winners - Male
Overall Winners - Female
3 Gold 8 Silver 3 Bronze 2 Debut IAAF label athletes
participated in BDLBM 2015

37,811 The highest number of registered runners to date
Distribution of Runners in BDLBM Races
42 Km Marathon 42 Km Special Needs 42 Km Relay Race
602 169 771 21 4 25 184 68 252
Male Female TOTAL Male Female TOTAL Male Female TOTAL
10 Km Race 10 Km Special Needs 10 Km Fun Run
2,171 1,201 3,372 44 26 70 11,395 12,883 24,278
Male Female TOTAL Male Female TOTAL Male Female TOTAL
5 Km Youth Race 5 Km Special Needs 2 Km Run With Parents
2,449 2,370 4,819
112
88 200
1,917
* including
parents
2,107 4,024
* including
parents
* including
parents
Male Female TOTAL Male Female TOTAL Male Female TOTAL
Guest of Honor
Paula Radcliffe internationally
acclaimed as the Six-time World
Champion, Seven-Time Big City
Marathon Winner, and World
Record-Holder. Radcliffe is an asthma
sufferer who has campaigned
against the use of drugs in sports.
I admit that I would
never have expected
to see this flow of
excitement and sports
awareness in a country
that, 13 years ago, was
not too familiar with
distance running events.
I am very proud to be a
part of the event and I
hope that the world gets
to see the real feelings
of love and peace shared
on the streets of Beirut
on November 8.
Paula Radcliffe, the woman with the
fastest marathon record in history
2:15:25 stands at the start line of
the BDL Beirut Marathon
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How Running Impacted their Lives
Cherine Njeim
I wouldn't call myself an expert at running, although I have run a number
marathons in different cities and countries. Nothing, however, compares to
the Beirut Marathon. When I am there, I feel that I am running for a purpose.
There is a feeling as though I'm running for others. Others that maybe aren't
able, don't know of marathons, or simply feel as though they can't do it. I am
running for Lebanon and for all its problems. The vibe of everyone is so big
and so positive and beautiful. It is a very well organized race!
Jackson Limo
The Kenyan runner won the Banque du Liban Beirut Marathon, with a time
of 2:11:04, beating the course record. “I was expecting to win the race, I
prepared very well for it…I got some land for farming, I built my house and
am thinking of my future. I have my brothers and sisters they are in school
and I still help them with education by paying their tuition fees.
Ralph Abou Malhab
When is Marathon day? Ralph's favorite question, one he keeps repeating
till race day comes. Every year Ralph and his sister Christie join thousands
of other runners on the course of the 10 Km, his medal stays around
his neck for a full week. Marathon day is a day for Ralph to celebrate
togetherness, a day where he and thousands wear the same shirt, stand at
the same start line and receive a medal at the finish line.
Aregu Sisay Abateh
Aregu came to Lebanon in 2011 to work as a domestic helper so she could
help her parents living in Ethiopia. Her employer helped her join a running
club and she went on winning medals and breaking records.
" I never thought I would become a professional runner in Lebanon, I train to
take part in all Beirut Marathon organized races. If there weren't any, I would
never have discovered how fast I can go and how happy I can be on the run".
The 42 Km race was outstanding and every year I participate
I notice real improvements in course management and
support from the crowds... I have no doubt that this race will
continue to shine as a national celebration of hope, unity and
peace. David Silver - BMA Coordinator - USA

I am proud to be mobilizing
youth from the Baalbeck-
Hermel region to participate
in the famous annual event;
the Beirut Marathon. It’s an
event that brings together
participants from all over
Lebanon and the world. This
is part of an ongoing 8 years
cooperation between LOST
and BMA based on common
grounds of peace building and
social coexistence.
Dr. Rami Lakkis
Founder, LOST (Lebanese
Organization of Studies and Training)
One of my favorite events to work with during the year is
the Beirut Marathon as the event really shows the pure
essence of the sport. The level of professionalism and passion
shown by the entire BMA team, lead by Mrs. May El Khalil,
is what makes the Beirut Marathon recognized by the IAAF
as one of the best events in the world. The vibrancy of the
city and the beauty of the course are only rivaled by the
majestic background of the Mediterranean Sea and the warm
hospitality of the people of Beirut.
Hussein Makke, Professional Elite Athlete Coordinator and International
Adviser for the Beirut Marathon
Director, Elite Sports Management International, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania – USA
The Lebanese people as
a whole believe in the
importance of what the Beirut
Marathon Association does
to show the true image of
Lebanon; that of spreading
peace, love, and national
values. It is an exceptional
association indeed that does
exceptional work. We are all
BMA.
Zaher Obeid
Head of Al-Hadatha Association,
Akkar
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Diplomatic Corps Joins BDLBM
The 2015 Ambassador Relay team's participants
were:
This is a team organized in 2009 with
Maxime Chaya as a professional
trainer. Over the years we have had
numerous newcomers to this race,
and the Ambassadors stay in our
team throughout their mandate
in Lebanon. During the year they
support us in our various races,
events and conferences, and media
exposure; they have become good
friends and part of the marathon
family. Every year the team runs to
raise funds for a worthy cause; this
year the ambassadors supported
SKOUN, a Lebanese addiction
treatment center.
Mona Shour
P.R. Foreign & Embassy Affairs.
Member, BMA Board of Trustees
Algeria, Austria, Australia, Chile, Czech Republic,
Germany, Greece, UK, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia,
Sweden, and the UN Ambassador.
29 Embassies participated in our races: some ran,
some walked and some just brought their families in
support of the event.
This year we had over 250 participants from
UNIFIL, including the Force Commander Luciano
Portolano. Other department heads from UNESCO.
UNDP. UNIC. UNIFIL. UNHCR. UNICEF. UNRWA,
participated for the first time in 2015 to run for peace.
We Ran Over Obstacles
The 2015 BDL Beirut Marathon was the most challenging
event in Beirut Marathon's history. In the last five weeks
before the race we had to modify the course, and
plan-out a new start and finish line. This was due to
construction where our usual start line was, as well as the
garbage crisis and the demonstrations happening where
our finish line was. This turned out to be a challenge
well worth it, since the modifications in the course were
more suitable for the runners, and the course record was
broken this year.
WISSAM TERRO - Race Director
Overcoming the garbage crisis...
In collaboration with Offre Joie, the fire department,
chemical specialists, and all the municipalities
involved, the Beirut Marathon Association
participated in cleaning the trash around the BDLM
course, ensuring the wellness of its participants.
In the weeks prior to the race, the BMA team and
the above mentioned partners went around either
collecting and cleaning the trash, or coordinating
for treatment of the larger mountains of trash by
spraying specific enzymes to substantially decrease
the odour causing bacteria.

BDLBM 2015
Manpower, Logistics & Resources
MAN
POWER
SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT
AND LOGISTICS
12,200m 2
Barriers
9,800m2
Branding
3,249
Support Service Volunteers
+
270
Laborers
+
141
Leaders and Assistants
+
124
Security
+
63
Project Managers
+
20
BMA Core Team
+
7
International Technical
Team members
42Km
Blue Line
1,000m
Carpets (start/ finish)
135
WalkieTalkies
158
Pick-up Trips
11,000
Badges
38,950
Envelopes
20,000
Maps
6,200
Sandwiches
40,150
BIB numbers
40,000
Goody Bags
64
Toilets
22
Computers
15,000 L
Fuel
60
Flags
37,000
Tags
38,000
T-Shirts
4,500
Apples Kg
35
Ambulances
60
Cameras
50
Buses
2,200
Vests
876 KVA
Generators
270
Trophies
2,000
Bananas Kg
2,789m2
Tents
2,493m
Carpets (Stages)
4,000
Posters
4,000
BIB Pickup Bags
300
Days of Car
Rental
500
Media Guides
37,000
Medals
10,000
BM Bracelets
5,000
Certificates
10,000
Paracetamol
Capsules
44,000
Juice Packs
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BMA PROGRAMS
The BMA’s activities extend beyond the organization of races, and include the creation
of sustainable programs that improve society, support people, identify potential and
encourage growth.
Adopt A Team
The Change Makers
The Adopt A Team program helps underprivileged
children to participate in the marathon race day; it was
first launched in 2009 and continues to grow.
Adopt A Team program matches corporate and
individual supporters with underprivileged groups from
all corners of Lebanon to offer them the opportunity
to participate on Marathon day by covering all costs
incurred. This includes: registration fees, round trip
transportation, t-shirts, race day breakfast and lunch. A
team is made of 42 students and 3 teachers,
In 2015, 24 teams were adopted giving the opportunity
to 1,082 underprivileged participants to join the run!
In 2011 BMA introduced Memorandums of Understanding
with schools and universities in Lebanon to activate the
role of youth in leading a healthier future.
The 2015 the Change Makers program achieved:
• Collaboration with over 100 educational institutions
• New MOUs with 20 universities and 2 schools
• Participation of 6,986 university students in various
races
• Participation of 20,618 school students in various races
Health & Sports Seminar
Beirut542
An initiative launched in 2014 that links hopeful first
time runners who dream to finish a marathon, with
experienced marathoners. In its second edition, the
Beirut 542 included 5 volunteer trainers and 100
applicants. 65 out of 66 runners crossed the finish line
of the 42 Km race; doubling last year’s numbers. To
support the continuity and success of the program, a
Health & Sports Seminar was organized in August, free
of charge, for the 100 signed up applicants.
Since 2003 the BMA has been organizing an annual
medical conference addressed to both professionals
(physiotherapists, doctors, sports teachers, etc…) and
runners. It is meant to offer the latest information about
physiotherapy, nutrition, injury prevention and other
medical tips related to running. Across the years, the
event evolved to be more runner friendly: specialists
give new and seasoned runners information on how to
prevent injury and how to train safely for their race.
In 2015 the title of the conference was changed to
Health & Sports Seminar, scheduled to take place in
early August of each year. The content of this seminar
has shifted from being addressed to professionals, to
being more focused on runners’ needs, with the help of
professionals.

I knew that if people embraced the values of sports, values
such as fair competition, self-discipline and self-challenge,
team mentality, and a positive mental attitude, then they could
become better people and better citizens. May El Khalil
Green Volunteers
Regional Races
BMA works closely with local organizations to promote
a clean environment and a green lifestyle. Hundreds of
volunteers from these organizations were on the streets
on race day gathering upwards of 200,000 empty water
bottles that were later sent for recycling.
The Beirut Marathon is committed to share its expertise
and owned resources with organizations, charities,
municipalities, and credible entities wishing to organize
running events in their areas and regions. In 2015, BMA
managed to successfully extend logistic and organizational
support to 26 regional races all over the country, further
extending the idea of running for health, for causes, and
for promoting Lebanon through the sport of running.
NEW IN 2015
Donate your Running Shoes
Move for Good Forum
A BMA initiative with the alliance of ULYP (Unite
Lebanon Youth Project) to further spread the culture of
compassion and running. This program was launched
during the first edition of the Youth Race in March with
a main goal to introduce the concept of philanthropy
through sports to youngsters – promoting peer to peer
in-kind contribution. Special boxes were placed in
several schools and shops. Students were encouraged
to donate their used running shoes to support children
in need.
Move for Good Forum (#M4G2015) is yet another new
initiative by the BMA launched on November 6, two
days before the BDL Beirut Marathon race day, featuring
Lebanese, regional and international speakers.
Move for Good is a storytelling platform that showcases
stories of people who moved, for the sake of their
health, their loved ones, their societies and their
communities. They share their stories for inspiration, for
empowerment, and for resilience.
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A CAUSE TO RUN
BMA annually hosts an event that serves as the greatest platform for NGO/NPO
fundraising through discounted registration fees, pledge running, and sponsorship.
Ever since 2009, BMA has helped over a hundred
NGOs/NPOs by contributing a percentage of
the race registration fee to the NGO/NPO one
chooses to run for: building the capacity of
NGO/NPO members by using the platform to raise
additional funds and awareness.
This year, The BDL Beirut Marathon hosted 16,994
runners who chose to make their race more
meaningful by running on behalf of 110 local,
national, and global causes.
NGOs/NPOs use their networks to recruit registrants in
their names.
These runners not only committed to fundraise
for their chosen charities, but also helped in
raising awareness on the significant work done in
the community.
NGO/NPO members maximize their visibility by placing
a group of volunteers on cheering stations, water
stations and/or in the race management team.
2015 NGO/NPO ACTIVITIES IN NUMBERS
Participation of 110 NGOs/NPOs
2,475 Volunteers
representing 40% of total
volunteers in 2015 were
recruited by NGO/NPO
partners
2 conferences organized
to build the capacity of
NGO/NPO members by
using races for raising
funds and awareness.
Listing of 111 NGOs on
BMA’s official website
under the community
page
16,694 participants
running for a cause
3,561 runners recruited
by 46 NGOs/NPOs
participating for the
first time.
Depending on race,
25% and up to 33%
of registration fees
are contributed
to NGOs/NPOs.
120 signed multiple-year agreements with NGOs/NPOs
Over $113,000
raised by NGOs/
NPOs directly from
registration fees.
An estimate of
$400,000 raised by
NGOs/NPOs indirectly
from pledges and
sponsorship.
An annual evaluation is
conducted to assess the
active and inactive NGOs/
NPOs and to take action
to maximize NGOs/NPOs
benefits.

Other
The TOP 10 NGOs/NPOs recruited 52% of runners for causes.
The other 100 NGOs/NPOs recruited the remaining 48%.
Brave
%
3%
3%
7%
5%
7%
7%
Brave Heart Fund
Kunhadi
Lebanese Autism Society
Teach a Child
American University Of Beirut
Order of Malta Youth
Espace Melanie Freiha
Caritas Lebanon
Cap-ho
Rotary Club Beirut Metropolitan
Others
48%
2%
2%
13%
3%
3%
3%
7%
5%
7%
7%
Kunha
Leban
Teach
Ameri
Order
Espac
Carita
Cap-h
Rotary
Brave Heart Fund: 2015 was the
13th time Brave Heart participated
in the Beirut Marathon. With 2,214
participants running for BHF, our
team was by far the largest and
included runners of all age groups,
from 20 institutions, 2 sports clubs,
17 schools and 2 universities.
Thanks to our runners, sponsors
and contributors, BHF was able to
raise $38,000 to cover the expenses
of four open heart surgeries.
Order of Malta: Our first experience
at the Beirut Marathon was a great
success! Thanks to the partnership
with SGBL, we were able to recruit
577 runners. Our participation
at the Beirut Marathon, together
with SGBL helped to convey our
message and gave us the right
exposure. We even won the title
"Best New NGO" which we are very
proud of, even if the Order of Malta
is the oldest existing humanitarian
organization!
“Espace Mélanie Freiha” was at
the start line; 534 runners wore the
orange T-Shirts of the Association
and illuminated the crowd with
their sparkling lights. They ran for
Melanie! The newly born association
with the support of 534 runners
garnered $7,000 to create the
“Espace Melanie Freiha” that will
welcome sports, social and spiritual
activities of our beautiful youth, on
top of a hill in Hammana.
Amal Freiha
Teach a Child recruited 1,163
runners in 2015 for its cause, an
increase of 225% from 2014 (358
runners). Using the Beirut marathon
platform enabled the NGO to raise
$7,750 from registration discounts
only. What is equally important is
the amount of awareness that the
platform offers to the cause.
Since 2012 Seri Beyhum has been
committed to run for the Lebanese
Autism Society. In 2015, Seri
completed a full 10 Km raising of
$ 90,000 to date from his pledge
efforts alone.
My School Pulse organizes
Faqra Race annually as their
main fundraising event. BMA
was proud to continue to be the
logistic partner of My School
Pulse in 2015
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THE VOLUNTEER ENGINE
Volunteers are the heroes and the fuel of the BMA engine.
In 2015, BMA worked with over 6,000 volunteers from all walks of life, and age groups. Volunteers help
out with all aspects of BMA race organization. Volunteering with BMA offers a unique opportunity to learn
about the organization of a complex event while doing community service and acquiring new skills. The
age group of our volunteers is between 14 to 30 years and with a special focus on the ages of 18 to 21.
BMA also empowers young adults by offering them Internship opportunities. In 2015, 11 students interned
in different departments, with one intern joining the BMA core team in December.
Distributions of Volunteers for 2015 BMA Races
Youth Race
9%
Volunteers/Race
Distributions of Volunteers Recruited by Sector
Indivi.
Half
Marathon
10%
Schools
Volunteers
Scouts
Women’s
Race
19%
Univ.
Beirut
Marathon
62%
NGOs/
NPO's
Distributions of Volunteers on Race Day
Cheering
Stations
40%
Emergency/
First Aid
Volunteers/Tasks
Water
Stations
22%
Assistance to
Special Needs
Race &
Logistics
26%
Hospitality &
Entertainment
6%
15%
15%
21% 43%
7%
3%
2%
I first joined BMA as a volunteer to install a sports entertainment program
for refugees of the 2006 war. Little did I know that I would stay this long.
Having a background in architecture, I thought this would be it. And then
I was hooked: From one project to another with a vast array of tasks and
responsibilities. 10 years later, here I am, the Head of the Outreach and
Hospitality department!!! What a journey!!!
ABDALLAH ABDELNOUR - Events, Hospitality & Outreach Director

Volunteering at BMA races helped me to gain experience in the events
organization field, to mix with professionals, and get a real taste of responsibility
that will definitely help me in my future endeavors. Anthony Issa - BMA Volunteer
Best Volunteer of the Year
Best Intern of the Year
Based on the volunteer that took on a full project and
delivered perfectly
Sarah Abdallah: VIP Buses project manager
Sarah has a bachelor in business from USJ and a
master's degree in marketing from LAU. Sarah, 24 years
old, first volunteered in 2013 with the objective to fill
community hours for her civic engagement class. She
kept volunteering after her first experience and was a
volunteer project manager during the marathon, leading
8 other volunteers and handling all VIP transportation bus
schedules, a complicated and very punctual task.
Based on the HODs evaluation
Albert Cheaib: Race Director Assistant
In 2015, Albert Cheaib, achieved his master's degree from
Escuela Real Madrid in Sports Management. Albert came
in as an intern in the race department with the goal of
enriching his knowledge in the field he has been studying.
At the end of his internship, Albert’s intelligence and
dedication made him receive the award of BEST INTERN
and then an opportunity for a full time job in the race
department. Today Albert is a fully active employee in the
association.
Lebanese Red Cross
Scouts
The Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) attaches great importance
to the Youth's efforts and activities as the youth constitute
an important group of volunteers who provide care to
those most in need. By participating in volunteering
activities such as the Beirut Marathon, LRC enhance their
volunteers’ capacities and abilities to better fulfill tasks
assigned to them under the slogan "For humankind".
On BDLBM race day, 400 youth volunteers were spread
on the course, start line and finish line to deal with any
emergency and medical relief.
In 2015, 221 scout members assisted in controlling the
closure of the roads leading to race courses in order
to protect the runners from any vehicle entering those
courses.
Volunteers Certificates
Every volunteer receives a Certificate of
Appreciation acknowledging their involvement
and participation.
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We seek to instill
the true spirit of
fair play and of
the volunteering
spirit in young
minds.

When I volunteer
I feel like I did
something very
important: I worked
with people I didn’t
know as part of a
team to make a
difference.

LASTING PARTNERSHIPS
The Beirut Marathon Association is indebted for its continuity and growth to the loyal
partners who support the races year after year. Our gratitude is extended to all our
partners: governmental institutions, commercial enterprises, individuals, and to each
entity that helped us celebrate yet another year of success.
Sponsorship
Besides the race title sponsor and premium partners, BMA offers tactical
sponsorship opportunities for targeted initiatives. The event allows partners
to showcase their brand in a significant and dynamic way, providing a
unique chance to highlight their brand, products, services and corporate
initiatives. The partner’s fee structure has been carefully designed following
international standard valuation methodology in order to guarantee the
partner a comprehensive list of benefits that can generate a substantial return
on investment.
The key performance indicators that the association uses when assessing
its income model are increase in advertising, marketing and sponsorship
revenue, derived from the continuing success and popularity of the race
events that BMA organizes.
What attracts our sponsors?
Uniqueness of Property: Largest
sports event in the region with
international recognition
Level of Audience: The event
attracts more than 55,000 runners,
spectators and volunteers in one day
Ability to Activate: Ability to activate
and interact with audience
Media Coverage: Large spectrum
of multinational broadcast and print
media
A Word of
GRATITUDE
to 491 Sponsors in 2015
Title sponsors:
Banque du Liban
Bankmed
Partners
Income from Sponsorship is divided in two parts: 59% cash
revenues and 41% barter deals and in-kind contribution.
Cash
Sponsorship
70%
Race Title Sponsor
20%
Tactical & Branding
Opportunities
10%
Premium Partners
Barter & In-kind
Sponsorship
52%
TV Broadcast
27%
Premium Partners
10%
Tactical & Branding
8%
Media partners
2%
Registration Points
1%
Gifts & Vouchers
Premium level 1:
Gatorade, Water Front City
Premium level 2:
Byblos sur Mer, Castania
Crepaway, Kurban Group,
Lancaster Hotels, MEA,
Mets Energy, Microsoft, Rim,
Roadster, Samsung, Saveurs
du Monde, Solidere, UFA,
Volvo, Warwick Pangéa Beach
Resort & Spa Lebanon
Supporters:
ABC, Alfa, Beirut Souks, City
Center, City Mall, GS, Rovina,
Spinneys,The Spot
We also acknowledge the
support of many other
companies in different
industries:
Auditing & Consultancy, Banks,
FMCG, Insurance, Mapping,
Music & Entertainment, Paint,
Printing, Production, Retail,
Sports Venues, Timing, Textile,
Transportation & Fuel...

The 2015 Beirut Marathon marked the last year of partnership with BDL as the
title sponsor. BMA is very grateful to BDL's generous support during the last
3 years and feel honored and proud to have the 2015 BDL Beirut Marathon
labeled silver by the IAAF. A "Thank You" campaign was executed after the
race to acknowledge the Banque Du Liban's support.
H.E. Riad Salameh
Governor of the Banque du Liban
This event has transcended its initial purpose, and now takes on patriotic, economic,
cultural, environmental, health and touristic dimensions; It is therefore a national
investment.
Mazen S. Baaklini
Rim Natural Spring Mineral
Water
Marwan M. NAFFI
VOLVO Lebanon
Gabriel Abou Adal & Co s.a.l.
Talal El-Khalil
PepsiCo Middle East and North
Africa
Although the Beirut Marathon
is a great marketing
opportunity for our brand,
the main purpose of our
efforts in this event is to see
happy people all around.
Our employees, clients, and
everyone in the marathon
are positively affected by the
beautiful vibes; This has a
huge sentimental impact on
our brand as a whole. The
smiles we see in this growing
event every year is what
drives us to help make it even
bigger and better.
Selim Boutros
Kurban Group
We, at Volvo, put people at the
heart of everything we do; and
the outstanding technical and
design innovations in our cars
reflect our Volvo philosophy
of giving priority to the people
and their environment. Our
unique partnership with the
Beirut Marathon Association
therefore results from a
common commitment at
building a healthier society and
at preserving an environment
that inspires us all and
encourages us to tackle new
challenges and reach new
achievements .
The event was very well
organized and totally
integrated. PepsiCo and
Gatorade brands are both very
proud to be the Gold sponsors
and “Sports drink” partners
in 2015 .The Marathon Day’s
planning, organization, set-up,
logistics and on the ground
activation were all extremely
well executed.
I would like to personally
acknowledge the great Sports
& National Day that you
created and that united all
the Lebanese from all walks
of life. BMA did it again! A
superb job this year as every
year since the inception of our
partnership. Best of luck for
2016!
The Beirut Marathon puts
our proud Lebanon on the
tourism map!
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We are proud to have the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Beirut
Municipality among our partners in 2015.
Beirut Marathon is a will for peace and a space where all can meet in fraternity. It has transformed
our streets into carnivals filled with all the meanings of humanity in the face of the machines of
darkness and oppression. The Beirut Marathon is similar to Lebanon; fruitful and full of life. I
encourage those responsible for this continuous national Lebanese event to carry on with their
activities armed with faith in life, for humanity is in itself a goal for existence.
H.E. Minister of Youth and Sports, General Abdel Mouttaleb Al Hennawi
The fact that this Marathon
takes place every year, is a
testament that love for life
is stronger than anything
that may happen or try and
sidetrack Beirut away from its
history and its course.
H.E. Judge Ziad Chebib,
Governor of Beirut
Beirut Marathon is a tsunami
that swept Lebanon during
the drought of its unending
political standstill. Mrs. May
El Khalil never understated
the great Marathon effect on
the morale of ALL citizens,
from the age of 7 to the age
of over 80.
Amine Daouk
President, Makassed Philanthropic
Islamic Association of Beirut
A champion is not made when
he succeeds. A champion is
made when you look at the
time spent preparing.”
This illustrates the efforts
behind the success of the Beirut
Marathon Association.
The cooperation between the
LAF and the BMA has been a
fruitful one, and the LAF will
always support BMA as it has
proven that it can overcome
all obstacles with strength and
determination.
Roland Saadé, President of the
Lebanese Athletic Federation (LAF).
Partnership is not only about financial or in-kind contribution
against visibility. It is about seeing different sectors getting on
board together to make a national event happen. It is also about
the various sectors interacting with each other leveraging through
this platform to enhance mutual tangible and intangible benefits.
Deenah Fakhoury, Partnership Director

MEDIA
The cost of the media
campaigns supporting our
races is covered through
barter deals with Television
Stations and other media
channels. This represents
over 60% share from the total
amount of barter and in-kind
contribution.
We thank all our media
partners for their continuous
support and assistance in
helping us portray Unity,
Peace and Love through their
channels.
LBC, Future TV, J Group,
Al Jadeed, Voix du Liban,
Mix FM, Al Liwaa, Pikasso,
Promomedia, Level 5, Group
Plus, in addition to local
magazines, outdoor and online
media platforms.
“Official Supporting Partners” Contributing to BMA Success
• Ministry of Youth & Sports
• Ministry of Tourism
• Ministry of Interior & Municipalities
• Ministry of Public works and
Transportation / CDR
• Ministry of Public Health
• Ministry of Education and Higher
Education
• Ministry of Social Affairs / Higher
Council for Childhood
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Ministry of Telecommunications
• Ministry of Culture
• Lebanese Army Forces
• Internal Security Forces
• General Security
• National Security
• Airport Management
• Lebanese Athletic Federation
Municipalities of:
Beirut, Hazmieh, Baabda- Louaize,
Aley, Chiyah, Furn el Chebbak-Ain
el Remmaneh, Sin el Fil, Jdeideh-
Bouchrieh-Sid, Burj Hammoud,
Zalka-Amaret Chalhoub, Dbayeh,
Jal el Dib-Bkennaya, Jounieh-
Haret Sakher, Antelias-Naccashe,
Dekwaneh, Jbeil, Batroun, Naameh-
Haret el Naameh, Damour, Jiyeh,
Sibline, Rmeileh, Jadra.
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INCOME
2015 Income Sources
Earned Income 83%
Donated Income 14%
Government Grants 2%
Other Sources 1%
/*12!!!!!
Earned Income
Sponsorship 76%
Registration 21%
Service Contract 3%
Donated Income
Founder Contribution 88%
Individuals 10%
Corporate/Foundations 2%

EXPENSES
2015 Expenses
Direct cost
Related to races 65%
Indirect cost
Related to overhead 35%
Expenses Distribution per Race
BDLBM 69%
Women’s Race 15%
Youth Race 13%
Half Marathon 3%
Expenses Distribution per Cost Category
Race Staging & Logistics 62%
Marketing & Media 16%
Partnership branding 12%
Hospitality & Events 10%
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LOOKING AHEAD
Honorary Committee 2016 - 2018
The following Honorary Committee was formed in December 2015 and will be responsible to
oversee all administrative aspects of the operation, ensuring the transparency and efficiency of all
transactions.
• Mr. Micky Chebli
• Mr. Ghassan Hajjar
• Mr. Richard Haykel
• Mr. Antonio Vincenti
• Mr. Faysal El Khalil
• Mr. Mazen Hanna
• H.E. Mrs Raya Haffar El Hassan
• Mr. Pierre Gaspard
• Dr. Nadine Panayot Haroun
• Mrs. May El Khalil
Defining the BMA Core Ideology & Vision
On December 17 and 18, the Beirut Marathon
Association team took to the mountains for
a corporate retreat at AFDC Ramlieh, Aley.
The purpose of the retreat was to define the
association’s core vision which encompasses the
core value, brand character & attitude as well as
the core purpose.
For two days the team experienced fun and
productive activities that aimed at bringing them
closer together and bringing out the core vision
from each and every member.
The retreat was run by Mynditude who specialize
in personal and organizational growth. They
provided team building outdoor activities as well
as an indoor discussion about how team members
define their roles. The result was a brand core
ideology created by the staff; the people that are
the BMA.
Now the Beirut Marathon Association moves
forward for 2016 with motivation, clarity and a
clear and concise purpose.
Economic Impact Report
An Economic Impact Report of the 2015 Beirut Marathon is being prepared by Strategy and will be published
soon on BMA’s official website. This will portray the total economic impact of the Beirut Marathon on
Lebanese GDP across industries.
BMA expenses are the major source of direct economic impact; however they constitute only a part of
the total direct impact. To capture the full impact, the spending related to the participation of the different
stakeholders in the Marathon has been also accounted for. The report will also take into account the indirect
and induced effects that are attributed to the direct spending.

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Email: info@beirutmarathon.org
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THE RUNNER'S MANTRA
R
U
N
WHEN WE
We feel GOOD
We run more to feel better
When we feel better we become
BETTER people
We reach inner peace
We ACCEPT who we are
We are confident
We are tolerant
We smile
We LIVE more
We see the world differently
We let go of our grudges and of
all the extra baggage holding us
back
We move forward, stronger
We radiate more POSITIVE vibes
We advocate RUNNING
We advocate peace
We are #PEACERUNNERS

FINISH

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Tel +961 5 959262 | Fax +961 5 959263
Email: info@beirutmarathon.org
www.beirutmarathon.org | www.peacerunners.org