More than 15,000 athletes, including over 110 elite runners from all four corners of the world, are expected at the 35th edition of the Marrakech International Marathon and Half-Marathon (MIM 2025), scheduled for January 26, announced the organisers of this major sporting event on Thursday in the Ochre City.
"The 35th edition of the Marrakech International Marathon and Half-Marathon will be exceptional, with a record number of participants," indicated the Marathon Director, Mohamed Knidiri, during a press conference dedicated to presenting the circuit and the athletes participating in MIM 2025.
True to its reputation, the MIM, which holds the African record for the event, will be enhanced this year by the participation of world-renowned elite runners, including the Kenyan Kitwara Sammy Irop with a time of 2:04:28, his compatriot Kilimo Rhonzas Lokitam (2:06:09), and the Moroccan Mohamed Reda El Aaraby (2:06:55), specified Mr. Knidiri.
Among the women, the event will see the participation of, notably, the Ethiopian athlete Beyene Tirfi Tsegaye (2:19:41), her compatriot Bekele Abebech Afework (2:23:33), as well as the Moroccans Kaoutar Farkoussi (2:25:35), Rkia El Moukim (2:26:51), Kaltoum Bouaasariya (2:27:22), and Hasna Zahi (2:28:23), he informed.
"This year, we expect exceptional performances and fierce competition given that the 35th edition will be a qualifier for the World Championships which will take place next September," he assured, noting that the Ochre City offers a mild climate in January and a course conducive to performance.
Placed under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the MIM, organised by the Grand Atlas Association (AGA) in collaboration with the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports, the Royal Moroccan Athletics Federation, the Wilaya of the Marrakech-Safi region, and the Marrakech Municipal Council, has been ranked 11th in the world since 2013 and received the World Athletics label in 2020, making it a qualifier for the World Championships and the Olympic Games.
The programme for this edition also includes a race for children, a 5 km "welcome race" open to all, organised on January 25, with the aim of familiarising athletes with the climate and atmosphere of the city of Marrakech, and a "Car-Free Day" under the theme "Environment and road safety at the heart of priorities".
"The 35th edition of the Marrakech International Marathon and Half-Marathon will be exceptional, with a record number of participants," indicated the Marathon Director, Mohamed Knidiri, during a press conference dedicated to presenting the circuit and the athletes participating in MIM 2025.
True to its reputation, the MIM, which holds the African record for the event, will be enhanced this year by the participation of world-renowned elite runners, including the Kenyan Kitwara Sammy Irop with a time of 2:04:28, his compatriot Kilimo Rhonzas Lokitam (2:06:09), and the Moroccan Mohamed Reda El Aaraby (2:06:55), specified Mr. Knidiri.
Among the women, the event will see the participation of, notably, the Ethiopian athlete Beyene Tirfi Tsegaye (2:19:41), her compatriot Bekele Abebech Afework (2:23:33), as well as the Moroccans Kaoutar Farkoussi (2:25:35), Rkia El Moukim (2:26:51), Kaltoum Bouaasariya (2:27:22), and Hasna Zahi (2:28:23), he informed.
"This year, we expect exceptional performances and fierce competition given that the 35th edition will be a qualifier for the World Championships which will take place next September," he assured, noting that the Ochre City offers a mild climate in January and a course conducive to performance.
Placed under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the MIM, organised by the Grand Atlas Association (AGA) in collaboration with the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports, the Royal Moroccan Athletics Federation, the Wilaya of the Marrakech-Safi region, and the Marrakech Municipal Council, has been ranked 11th in the world since 2013 and received the World Athletics label in 2020, making it a qualifier for the World Championships and the Olympic Games.
The programme for this edition also includes a race for children, a 5 km "welcome race" open to all, organised on January 25, with the aim of familiarising athletes with the climate and atmosphere of the city of Marrakech, and a "Car-Free Day" under the theme "Environment and road safety at the heart of priorities".
