🇱🇧Beirut, Lebanon
Nov 8, 2026
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
420 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Extremely challenging — focus on finishing, not a PB
Beginner friendly
Better suited to experienced runners
Beirut is one of the world's most emotionally resonant marathons. The race runs through neighbourhoods that have witnessed extraordinary history — from the Corniche seafront with its Mediterranean views, through Hamra, Achrafieh, and Gemmayzeh, areas that have been rebuilt and rebuilt again. The 420m of elevation across Beirut's hilly terrain is significant — this is not a flat city — and the November weather can be warm (18–24°C) and humid. What Beirut offers is an atmosphere of defiant joy: tens of thousands of Lebanese runners and international participants celebrating the act of running together in a city that has refused to stop living. Crowd support is exceptional, music pumps from every corner, and the finish line on the Corniche, with the Mediterranean at your back, is a deeply moving experience.
Temperature
17–24°C
Humidity
60–75%
Conditions
Warm Mediterranean November — manageable but not ideal for PBs
Wind
10–25 km/h off the Mediterranean
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