What better motivation to push you through the 42.195 km than running for a good cause? In addition to all the fun you'll be having, the health improvement, and the ultimate sporting experience, you can choose to help out a charity organization just by running the Beirut International Marathon! How?

One of the main objectives of the BMA is to mobilize funds (through events such as the Beirut International Marathon) for humanitarian and human development projects. We are delighted to announce that the BMA will be assisted by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to handle the humanitarian component which is not only the core of the UNDP’s mandate, but is also in line with the UNDP’s strategy of partnership for common development interests.

UNDP and the BMA have agreed upon a joint action which will be undertaken to promote and support, within the theme of ‘Youth and the Community’, selected projects endorsed by the BMA. Funds raised either through individual sponsorship or event fund raising will be earmarked for use within such selected projects as:

(Click on each charity for organization profiles)

• Saint Jude’s Children’s Cancer Center
• Rehabilitation of drug addicted youth (Oum El Nour)
• Rehabilitation of working children (ILO)
• Creation and strengthening of youth clubs (UNDP)
• Youth volunteering for first aid and emergency services
• Youth Association of the Blind
• Youth Health Risks (UNFPA)

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, on the ground in 166 countries, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP also supports and coordinates the collaborative action of the UN System in the country and as such mobilizes the UN System in the country. You can visit their website here.

Here’s how YOU can help raise funds for a good cause!

Decide on running for charity
Pick up your sponsorship form from the BMA offices or from the BMA Official Charities. You can also download it here.
Choose the charity you would like to support – or choose to help the entire program.
Ask your friends, co-workers, and family to sponsor you for taking part in the marathon. For example, you may ask your brother to sponsor you for $5, or your colleague might sponsor you for $20. Or you can choose any figure and include it on the sponsorship form.
Make sure to write down all of these sponsorships on the BMA pledge form. Sponsors must sign next to their names and donated amounts.
Please collect the money in advance, i.e. before the marathon.
You can submit your form and raised funds at the BMA office any time before the marathon. Or, you can submit these at the designated stand at the Marathon Village.
On Race Day, run!
Charities raise funds thanks to you!

Inspiring Stories

Don't forget that a marathon is 50% perspiration and 50% inspiration. Have you already registered to raise funds for a certain cause? Are you determined to finish the 42.195 km? We'd love to hear your story! Email us on online@beirutmarathon.org and we'll share your story with the rest of the BIM fans!