Damascus Marathon

Road Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km in Damascus (Gouvernorat de Damas, Syria)

Location

Damaskus, Gouvernement Damaskus, SyriaShow on map(33.5138° N, 36.2765° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Damascus Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Damaskus, Gouvernement Damaskus, SY focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Capitals & Major Cities, Landmarks & Monuments.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 10 KM (10 km, +45 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (damascusmarathon.org).

Official website

Damascus Marathon in Damaskus (Work: "Front of the race on Hope Street", Photo: DS Pugh, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Front of the race on Hope Street" · Photo: **DS Pugh** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Culture & History Capitals & Major Cities Landmarks & Monuments

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	77 m - 157 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	80 m - 120 m	Loop course	Route & profile
10 KM	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	83 m - 102 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

77 m - 157 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 157 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 77 m to 157 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 157 m·at 29 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Damascus Marathon take place?

Damascus Marathon takes place in Damaskus, Gouvernement Damaskus, SY (start area at coordinates 33.5138° N, 36.2765° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Damascus Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 10 KM (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Damascus 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 77 m and 157 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 Damascus Marathon?

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