The 25th anniversary edition of Monaco’s No Finish Line charity run/walk has officially begun, marking a major milestone for this beloved initiative. Over the weekend, Princess Charlene of Monaco, the patroness of this year’s race, launched the eight-day, round-the-clock event in memorable fashion, firing a confetti-filled starting gun at the Chapiteau de Fontvieille.
On Saturday 16th November, Princess Charlene joined hundreds of No Finish Line supporters at the grand launch of this ever-popular charity event. The Princess had been invited to formally launch the eight-day run/walk, but she didn’t stop there. The former Olympic athlete brought along a pair of trainers and joined her brother Gareth Wittstock, Secretary General of the Princess Charlene Foundation, and Minister of State Didier Guillaume in completing a portion of the 1.3-kilometre circuit.
Nearly 11,500 participants and 355 teams have registered for this special 25th-anniversary edition, which will continue until Sunday 24th November.
The annual event has become a fixture on the Principality’s November calendar, growing each year. Its organisers, a team from the local Children & Future association, have set an ambitious goal of collectively reaching 330,000 kilometres, surpassing last year’s total by 15,000.
How it works
The premise of No Finish Line is simple but impactful: for every kilometre completed, €1 is donated to Children & Future. These funds help sick and underprivileged children around the world and support programmes advocating for children’s rights.
Participants can register online or on-site and receive a high-tech chip that tracks their progress around the 1.3-kilometre circuit in Fontvieille. Whether running or walking, they can complete laps at any time, day or night.
More than just a race, No Finish Line fosters a lively, party-like atmosphere, featuring side events such as Zumba sessions, singing competitions, and performances of 1980s hits.
Registration costs €15 for adults and €8 for children over 10 years old. Head to the Chapiteau de Fontvieille to sign up and make a difference.
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Photos credit: Eric Mathon / Palais Princier de Monaco
