Best City
Algeria
Country
North Africa
Date Range
February 28, 2023
Details
The Sahara Marathon is an international sport event to demonstrate solidarity with the Saharawi people. Its first edition is in 2001, from an idea of Jeb Carney.
It’s organized by the Secretary of State for Sport, Government of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic with the help of volunteers from all over the world.
The Sahara Marathon, which along with the standard-distance marathon also includes the shorter distances of 21km, 10km, 5km and the children’s race, is aimed at promoting sport activity among Saharawi young men and women and financing and developing humanitarian programs.
But also wants, through sport, raise awareness and sensitize the world about a 42-year-long conflict.
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Location
Sharawi refugee camps, Tindouf, Algeria
Month
February
Notes
Number
154
Same Date Every Year?
No
Tags
African Festivals & Events