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  Rules & Regulations
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 under 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 BIM will not be held responsible for any lost valuables.
Participants may keep their bags and belongings in the baggage truck available on 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.

 

 

  

The BLOM Beirut Marathon 2010 comprises of 4 separate races, held on the same day. All races allow entry for disabled athletes.

Participants with rollerblades  may start with wheelchair athletes.
 
Races
   Race Distance Age Groups
   Marathon 42.195km 18+only

   Marathon Relay

 42.195km 16+only
   10-K Fun Run 10km 7+ only
   3km Race 3km 9-17 only
 

Race Calendar for 2010
 
Race Start Times
   Race   Time
   42.195 km Wheelchair 7:05 am
   42.195 km 7:15 am
   42.195 km Relay Race 7:15 am

   3 km Mini Marathon

 8:00 am
   10-K Fun Run Wheelchair 8:50 am
   10-K Fun Run 9:00 am
   
 
Race Course
The BLOM Beirut Marathon course is a fully certified AIMS course. Our 2010 course is extremely competitive and for professional athletes could yield 2:12 as the fastest time.
 
Your Running Number
You receive your running bibs from the BIB pick in to be decided later . They will come with safety pins. Attach your running number to the front of your running vest. Do not cut or fold your running number in any way - it is contrary to the rules and will lead to your disqualification.
   
IMPORTANT: You must not use someone else’s number, and do not let anyone else use yours. Your name, race category, gender, and age will be identified on your number.