The Beirut Marathon Association (BMA) is a non-profit non-governmental organization registered under the Ministry of Youth and Sports. BMA was founded in August 2001 with the purpose of organizing the annual Beirut International Marathon in Lebanon. The Beirut International Marathon (BIM) is an annual event. The first ever BIM was held on October 19, 2003 and attracted over 6,000 runners from 49 different countries and tens of thousands of spectators in Lebanon and around the world. These numbers doubled in the 2004 Beirut International Marathon. In addition to promoting running, health, and personal achievement, the BIM also has a humanitarian dimension that aims at making a difference in other people's lives through sports.
Mission
The Beirut Marathon Association’s primary mission is to enhance and perpetuate the development of sports in Lebanon through organizing road races of international standards.
Vision and Objectives
The BMA aims at establishing a running culture that converts amateurs into professionals and places Lebanon on the international sports map. With its solid foundation and essential elements, the BMA aspires to enhance various aspects of the quality of living in Lebanon:
Sports: To create a whole new generation of roadrunners and wheelchair racers in Lebanon, giving amateurs the opportunity to improve and professionals the chance to compete.
Health & Fitness: To encourage healthy living through offering several training programs.
Tourism: To promote Lebanon and the city of Beirut worldwide through attracting international and elite marathoners
Charity: To enable charitable organizations within Lebanon to benefit from sponsored participants.
