Damascus Marathon

The Race Office will be located at the Venue hotel in Damascus (hotel name TBA) and all BIB numbers must be collected the day before the event (Thursday, 14th November 2024) from 3pm to 8pm. PLEASE NOTE: All runners are advised to collect their own BIB number in person and provide proof of identity.

If you have difficulty collecting your BIB number, you can appoint another person to collect your BIB number on your behalf. In order to do this we need to receive by email your authorization with the person’s details. The person collecting you BIB number will have to show proof of their identity in the Race Office.

All registrations are personal, non-transferable, and final. Unfortunately, no refunds can be provided under any circumstances.

- Unique experience to travel and run in Syria - Participation in the race of your choice - A finisher’s medal and electronic certificate - Official time published on the website - A finisher’s t-shirt

Your results will be available on the website up to 48 hours after the event.

Our staff and volunteers will be available throughout the event. In case you need any assistance you will easily find them at start and finish as well as at refreshments stations. They are there for you, so do not hesitate to ask for any assistance you might need.

As of today tourists can’t make their application themselves as Syrian Ministry of Tourism requires all travelers to book trips through a tour operator. No matter which travel agency you use, they will not issue a tourist visa for you, but a security clearance. Security clearance is a formal document you need to be able to purchase a visa at the border and it allows you to travel to Syria only with the agency that obtained the document for you. It’s not recommended to make any travel arrangements until you have received the confirmation of your security clearance. When it’s granted, you may treat it like a letter of invitation. Security clearance comes as part of your travel package, usually takes between 2 to 3 weeks to be processed and is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. All international runners are kindly requested to contact us regarding all visa formal documents.

The airport in Damascus doesn’t offer many international flight connections, so the most popular way is to travel by land from neighboring Lebanon. Beirut is only 120 km from Damascus and the transfer usually takes 4-5 hours, depending on traffic at the border.

Visa fees vary depending on the nationality and the exchange rate. As of today it’s approximately: EU Passport holders: 72USD, Australia and New Zealand: 135USD, USA 150USD, United Kingdom: 140USD, Canada: 90USD, Russia 35USD. For all other nationalities please contact the organizers. Tourists are advised to bring the exact amount as the change will be given in Syrian Pounds at the official bank rate. There is also an exit fee of 2,000SYP.