Lebanese marathoner Tarek Germanos produced a "time explosion" at the Valencia Marathon in December 2025, smashing his previous personal best on one of the world’s fastest courses and underlining the rise of Lebanese distance running abroad.
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Beirut’s Streets Come Alive: 2,600 Runners Join the City Race
Beirut’s streets came alive as 2,600 runners joined the Beirut Marathon Association’s second City Race, turning the capital into an open-air track of energy, hope and community. From elite athletes to school students and NGOs, the event showcased sport as a powerful symbol of resilience and shared purpose in Lebanon.
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Beirut Marathon Lights Up the City with 15,000 Runners from 38 Countries
With 15,000 runners from 38 countries on the Beirut Waterfront, the 21st Beirut Marathon turned a city scarred by crisis into a colourful celebration of life and the right to peace. From elite marathoners to local clubs and special-needs athletes, the event reminded Lebanon—and the world—that Beirut’s lively spirit is still very much alive.
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Tonya Makary Becomes First Lebanese Woman to Reach Ironman World Championship
Lebanese triathlete Tonya Makary has made history as the first Lebanese woman to qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, after a powerful performance at Ironman South Africa. Her journey from knee surgery to the sport?s most iconic stage has become a symbol of resilience and ambition for Lebanese athletes.
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Beirut Marathon Association Extends Global Footprint in Boston and London
The Beirut Marathon Association continued its international outreach as race director Irabi Nael took part in the Boston and London Marathons, combining racing, volunteering, and technical exchanges to help enhance the organisation of the Beirut Marathon.
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Ministry of Health announces third Pfizer vaccine marathon on Saturday, Sunday
The Ministry of Public Health is organizing the third Pfizer vaccine marathon, as per the Executive Vaccination Committee’s plan, for those aged 55 years and above, as well as those with special needs, on Saturday and Sunday June 12 and 13 in all the Lebanese governorates from 8:00 am till 6:00 pm. Moreover, the MoH...
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Pfizer vaccine marathon at Nabih Berri Governmental Hospital on Saturday, Sunday
Nabih Berri Governmental Hospital Director in Nabatieh, Dr. Hassan Wazni, on Thursday announced that in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Health, a Pfizer vaccination marathon against the Coronavirus will be launched on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am till 6:00 pm. As for the target age group, it is for those 55 years and...
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Hassan: A new vaccination marathon will be launched next week
Caretaker Minister of Health Hamad Hassan, on Sunday, inspected the vaccination center in the West Bekaa as part of the Pfizer Vaccination Marathon taking place today in said region. The Minister announced that 1,517 people have already received the vaccine by Sunday, indicating that there would be more during the vaccination marathon to be held...
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Pfizer Marathon kicks off in Akkar, Baalbek-Hermel, Bekaa
The Pfizer Vaccine Marathon, organized by the Ministry of Public Health, kicked off this morning for residents of Akkar, Baalbek-Hermel, and the Bekaa, where those aged over 60 will be able to receive a first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
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Health Ministry commends ‘Corona Marathon’ turnout, encourages more citizens to head to vaccination centers
The Ministry of Public Health praised, in a statement today, the positive turnout of citizens and residents in Lebanon with regards to receiving the “AstraZeneca” vaccine as part of the marathon campaign taking place today, with the number of those who have received the vaccine thus far nearing 9,000. The Ministry stated that “the centers...
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