Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Beirut International Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Beirut (Beyrouth, Lebanon)

Date & StatusNovember 29, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Beirut International Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Beirut, LB focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Seaside & Coast, Charity Run.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 29, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (beirutmarathon.org).

Official website
Beirut International Marathon in Beirut (Work: "Princetown (AU), Port Campbell National Park, Plants -- 2019 -- 0998", Photo: Dietmar Rabich, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Princetown (AU), Port Campbell National Park, Plants -- 2019 -- 0998" · Photo: Dietmar Rabich · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunCulture & HistorySeaside & CoastCharity RunCapitals & Major Cities

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m11 m - 51 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m14 m - 33 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m17 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 88 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS33.8933° N, 35.5016° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 23.1 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m35 m61 m88 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km88 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Beirut International Marathon take place?

Beirut International Marathon takes place in Beirut, LB (start area at coordinates 33.8933° N, 35.5016° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 29, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Beirut International Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Beirut International Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 88 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Beirut International Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (beirutmarathon.org).