Erbil Marathon

Erbil Marathon is an international sport event in order to establish love, peace and non-violence in Iraq, and to inform the world that there is a strong community committed to peace and nonviolence and justice for their country and that are supported by a wide range of international partners and supporters.

The first edition of Erbil marathon was held in October 2011 and followed by the second Erbil international marathon for peace and development in October 2012 with participating of people from 49 different countries.

Erbil International marathon for peace will not only host professional runners, but also sports fans, whether they are individuals or families or people with special needs from both genders, where they can participate individually or in groups representing non-governmental organizations, government ministries, and youth clubs or any other informal groups, to compete.