Runners, lace up: the one-of-a-kind charity marathon that has raised over €5.4 million for disadvantaged children since 1999 is making its return to Monaco this month.

No Finish Line Monaco is set to take place from November 15th to 23rd, under the high patronage of Princess Charlene, with this year’s goal being to attract 14,000 participants. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome to complete as many laps as they wish around the 1,140-metre circuit of the Chapiteau de Fontvieille.

For every kilometre covered, the charity Children & Future will donate one euro to projects supporting sick or disadvantaged children, with this year’s target being to collectively cover 325,000 kilometres and raise €325,000.

Since its inception, nearly 190,000 participants have taken part, covering more than 5.1 million kilometres combined.

How it works

The eight day non-stop event begins at 2pm on November 15th and runs continuously until 2pm on November 23rd. Every participant receives a tracking chip before they start to record their distance and can return to the circuit as many times as they like throughout the week.

The course remains open 24 hours a day, with 30 volunteers providing support and refreshments available throughout. Registration for adults is €15, plus a €10 chip deposit. For children over 10 the price drops to €8  (plus the chip deposit).

The event’s highlights

Towards the end of the eight day event, a 24-hour trophy challenge is set to take place from 9am on November 2nd to 9am on November 23rd, while 40 ultra-runners will attempt the full eight day challenge. The men’s individual record stands at 1,041 kilometres, set in 2012, while the women’s record is 924 kilometres. One team has also previously covered 27,512 kilometres.

A notable thing to remember is that in line with environmental commitments introduced in 2021, the event has banned disposable cups. Participants must bring their own containers or purchase reusable bottles for €1 on site.

Additionally, physiotherapists and medical professionals will be available throughout the event to provide care for participants.

Registration is open until November 11th at www.childrenandfuture.com or on-site from 10am on November 15th.

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