In light of the difficult times our country is facing, the Beirut Marathon Association is taking action through a unified initiative that brings together purpose and impact.

It all starts with a simple act: donating your running shoes.

Through the “Donate Your Running Shoes” initiative, individuals are invited to give their shoes a second life transforming something no longer used into something truly meaningful. Each pair collected is carefully sorted and donated by the Beirut Marathon Association team.

Your shoes then become part of a bigger journey.

Across Lebanon, through the “Run & Smile” initiative, we travel to schools and shelters where displaced children have taken refuge. There, we organize mini races that offer more than just a run they create moments of joy, movement, and emotional relief in the midst of hardship.

And with every step they take, they do so in shoes donated by someone who chose to make a difference.

Together, we turn small acts into powerful impact, restoring dignity, supporting mental wellbeing, and reminding every child that even in the toughest times, they are not alone.

Donation points include:

For your donations and to thank you for your support, Mike Sport will be offering a 15% discount voucher on the following brands: The North Face, Salewa, Oil&Gaz, Erke, Crocs, HEAD, Under Armour.

This initiative carries a dual impact by donating your running shoes, you give them a second life and directly support someone in need, while also contributing to keeping our country and planet eco friendly by reducing waste.

Thank you for being part of this movement.