Running for a Good Cause
The Banque du Liban Beirut Marathon 2013 is taking place tomorrow and I will be running the 10k Fun Run, which starts at 9am. If you are registered to the Marathon and still don’t know what time your race starts, where to park the car, which roads will be closed and other useful information, you can find them all on the Beirut Marathon website. The races, the road closures, the parking areas, the prizes are all on this [page]. You can also download the BMA Mobile App available for Android and iOS.
The 10k Fun Run Course Map
Based on previous experiences, and if you’re planning to go down with your own car, try to park somewhere near the finish line which is on Martyrs Square next to Le Gray hotel and the newly inaugurated Bachir Gemayel Avenue. Of course there are shuttle buses everywhere to take the participants back and forth but I’d rather go down with my car.
Moreover, here’s a nice map shared by my friend Abir showing the roads closed starting 6am on Sunday.
As you all know, The Beirut Marathon Association runs a sub program for charities to participate in locally organized running events to spread their messages and benefit from various fundraising initiatives. Every runner can support a charity while running. I am supporting the Lebanese Autism Society this year.
Let’s all make this a memorable Marathon and see you all at the Finish line!
PS: There’s also a photo competition with many prizes to win for the most creative picture taken with the Lebanese Flag. Make sure to use the hashtag #run4lebanon.