Monaco Run joins prestigious World Athletics Label

The Monaco Run 5 km race was recently awarded with the World Athletics Label for its upcoming 2023 edition. The label means that Monaco Run is now part of an elite group comprising of 238 prestigious races around the world.

President of the Monegasque Athletics Federation, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco spoke about the accomplishment, saying  that the distinction rewards all the efforts made by the race’s team  and that, for several years, the race’s organization has been able to meet many essential criteria for the proper implementation of such a competition.  

World Athletics Chairman, Sebastian Coe, said that he is delighted to award a World Athletics Road Race Label to the Monaco Run, which will see around 1,200 runners on the streets of Monaco for its 2023 edition, taking place on 11-12 February 2023.

Monaco Run

As road racing continues to grow in popularity around the world and participation is increasing at all levels of the sport, Monaco Run stands out amongst other races because it is aimed at runners from beginner to elite level. The event offers 5k or 10k road races as well as City Trail taking runners through some of the most beautiful streets in the world and ending at Monaco’s iconic Port Hercule. 

The 5km Herculis is one of the fastest courses in the world. The route winds from Port Hercules to Monte Carlo Bay, crossing through the Principality’s larger avenues. Then there’s the 1000 metre, aimed at children, and the Pink Ribbon Walk, which raises funds for the fight against breast cancer. The Pink Ribbon walk is 5 kilometres long and will leave from Port Hercule on 12 February 2023 at 10 am. Pink Ribbon Monaco works closely with healthcare professionals and the Princesse Grace Hospital Centre to provide information, screening and support for victims of breast cancer.