Marrakech Half Marathon

The Marrakech Marathon is considered among the world most prestigious marathons. Runners follow a flat course through the city. The route is a single lap that takes participants along the side of the city’s 12th-century ramparts, through the Menara gardens and on dusty roads lined with palm trees Try for a new PB, set yourself a fundraising target for Salam charity or simply tackle the course for fun and fitness. Renowned for its enthusiastic crowds and fantastic atmosphere, whatever your race-day goal you can look forward to a truly memorable day.

The cause

In September, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake devastated large parts of Morocco, including Marrakech and surrounding mountain communities. Thousands and thousands of people lost their homes. There’s no recent precedent for a disaster of this scale, and international aid is a vital lifeline.

Run the Half-Marathon to provide earthquake victims with essentials like food and hygiene. Run to build shelter for families in winter. Run for every parent who has lost a child, and every child who has lost their carer. The heartbroken communities of Morocco need practical and emotional aid, and our teams can deliver it – but we need your help. Are you ready for this challenge?