The 9th edition of the Women's Race will take place in Beirut on March 19th, 2023 under the message "Draw Your Path", a call to action for all women in Lebanon to keep moving forward, and to rise to the challenges of every day no matter how big or small.
The Women's Race was launched in 2013 with the goal to move and unite the women of the nation through running. Participants from all walks of life, all ages and all backgrounds take part in a race dedicated for them.
General Information
WOMEN’S RACE 2023 will take place at Beirut Waterfront on
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Please make sure to fully read the Women’s Race 2023 “Rules and
Regulations” and the “Covid-19 Terms and Conditions” of the race.
| Event | WOMEN’S RACE 2023 |
| Race Day | March 19, 2023 |
| Venue | Beirut Waterfront | Organized by | Beirut Marathon Association |
| Registration Link | ihjoz.com/events/6889 |
| Registration Opens | January 20, 2023 |
| Registration Closes | 10 March 2023 (or until capacity is reached) |
| capacity |
10 KM Race (female): 1,500 Runner 10 KM Race (male): 800 runner |
| BIB PICK UP Venue |
Beirut Marathon Association Offices.
Beirut Digital District, Bachoura, Bldg 1288, 1st Floor. Time: 09.00 AM till 04.00 PM Date: 14 – 17 March 2023 |
Age Categories
| Race | Award Categories |
|---|---|
| 10 KM Race (Female) |
12 – 14 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 15 – 17 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 18 – 19 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 20 – 34 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 35 – 39 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 40 – 44 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 45 – 49 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 50 – 54 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 55 – 59 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 60+ Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) |
| 10 KM Race (Male) |
12 – 14 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 15 – 17 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 18 – 19 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 20 – 34 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 35 – 39 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 40 – 44 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 45 – 49 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 50 – 54 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 55 – 59 Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 60+ Years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) |
Race Information
Registration
● Registration Fee: 20 USD for the 10KM Race
● Registration is open between 20 January to 10 March 2023 or until capacity is reached
● Registration Fee to be paid online via a fresh debit or credit card or at any OMT Branch
Races
● 10 KM Open for Women Only (12 Years and above) Start at 06.15 AM
● 10 KM Open for Men Only (12 Years and above) Start at 07.15 AM
We urge you to register the soonest as we have limited spots available.
THE RACE STARTS AND FINISHS AT KING SALMAN BIN ABDEL AZIZ AVENUE
BAGGAGE HANDLING SERVICES
● Runners can keep their bags in the dedicated baggage area located in the gathering area near the Start Line. All runners MUST pick up their bags from the Baggage area after the race is over.
● Please ensure to avoid keeping any valuable items in the baggage as the Beirut Marathon Association will not be held responsible for any lost baggage / personal items. Any bags left on Race Day will be donated to NGOs.
AVAILABLE PARKINGS ON RACE DAY:
● Parking facing Lebanese Naval Army Base
● Beirut Souks Parking
RACE ITEMS INSTRUCTIONS
● Do not remove the Tag from the BIB.
● Do not switch, fold or wrinkle your BIB.
● Do not switch your BIB Number with any other participant.
● Pin the BIB Number using the four secure pins found in the envelope.
● The BIB Number should be clearly visible on the front of the chest.
● The BIB should be shown clearly from Start to Finish to make sure you have an accurate timing and nice photos.
● NO BIB-TAG = NO TIME.
STATIONS ALONG THE DIFFERENT COURSES
| Distance in KM | Station |
|---|---|
| Every 2.5 KM to 5 KM | Water |
| From Start to Finish | Lebanese Red Cross, Marshalls, Cyclists supporting & controlling the course |
| Along the Course | Judges, Electronic Timing station |
Beirut Marathon Association Security Plan
Security Implements
• Operations Room (70 898 151)
• Information on the back of the BIB Number
• Surveillance Cameras on the course
• Full Course Parameter Closure
Personnel on the Ground
• Lebanese Army
• Internal Security Forces (Police)
• Red Cross
• Medical Team
• Volunteers
• BMA Workforce
Course Description
• Race starts from inside Beirut Waterfront / King Salman Bin Abdel Aziz Boulevard towards Corniche Beirut to reach AUB Greenfield.
• Make a U-Turn and come back on the opposite side of the road, go under the tunnel facing Four Seasons Hotel towards Karagulla Intersection.
• Turn right towards Bank Audi Intersection and left again towards Beirut Souks.
• When you reach Al Nahhar Building, turn right towards Al Amine Mosque.
• Turn left at Al Amine Mosque towards PAUL Restaurant.
• Keep going straight to reach the end of Gemmayze Street at Furn Ghattas.
• Turn left after St Anthony Greek Melkite Church to head towards Pasteur Street.
• Keep going straight & turn right at the end of Pasteur Street towards Kataeb HQ.
• Turn left again to head to Al Nahhar Building, passing by Beirut Souks.
• When you reach Bank Audi Intersection, turn right towards Karagulla Intersection and left again.
• Go straight and Turn right at Zeitounay Bay Entrance to reach the same Finish Line.