♦ The race is open to all athletes of Lebanese or foreign nationality.
♦ The competitors must comply with age limitations. Age categories will be given a separate classification.
♦ Runners compete in the race at their own responsibility.
♦ Nobody can run the track without official registration. Runners without BBM running bibs will be directed off the course immediately, and will not be allowed to finish.
♦ Roller-skates, inline skates, bikes, baby strollers or carriages of any kind are not allowed on the Marathon course. If you are caught with any of these, you will be directed off of the route.
♦ Please do not run with your baby or child under 9 years old.
♦ A pack of thousands of runners poses a serious risk hazard to your child or baby. As cute as you and your baby will look, we do not want you (or us) to take this risk. Participants under 9 years old are not covered by our insurance.
♦ Walkers are asked to start near the end of the pack to avoid being crowded or bumped.
♦ Pets are forbidden on the course. No four-legged runners!
♦ Marathoners may not swap race numbers or timing chip device. Violators risk disqualification from BBM.
♦ Please do not wear jewelry or carry precious items with you during the marathon. The BMA will not be held responsible for any lost valuables.
♦ Participants may keep their bags and belongings in the baggage truck available on the start line and can get them back from the same truck at the finish line. Don’t run with your bags on.
♦ Participants racing in wheelchairs and on rollers are required to wear helmets throughout the race.