Since 1999, nearly 190,000 leisurely walkers and seasoned runners have participated in No Finish Line Monaco, a heartfelt marathon. Combining athletic effort and generosity, participants have covered more than 5,122,815 kilometres and raised over €5,448,620 for projects supporting sick and disadvantaged children.
This year’s 26th edition, taking place from November 15-23, has an ambitious goal: to cover 325,000 km and raise €325,000 with 14,000 participants.
“Since its inception, No Finish Line has been a major sporting event, bringing together generations and combining personal achievement with camaraderie for a single cause: helping children,” said No Finish Line Monaco in a recent press release.
This edition will be held under the High Patronage of HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco and Ambassador Alpha Diallo of the Roca Team. A team of 30 volunteers from Children & Future will be mobilized day and night throughout the event.
No Finish Line is set to begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 15 and continue non-stop for eight days until Sunday, November 23, 2 p.m. The 1140-metre course winds its ways around the Fontvieille Big Top in Monaco. The “24-Hour Trophy” will be held from Saturday, November 22 at 9:00 a.m. until Sunday, November 23 at 9:00 a.m.
“The principle is simple: walk or run the course as many times and for as long as you like (with a timing chip provided on-site to track your kilometres). For every kilometre covered, Children & Future pledges to donate €1 to support projects for sick or disadvantaged children. A race open to all, with kilometres that change lives!” said No Finish Line Monaco.
Forty “Ultra-runners” to participate!
No Finish Line has invited 40 ultra-runners to run for the duration of the event.
“Loyal to the race, some since its inception, they generally reach the podium, but records are still up for grabs!” said No Finish Line Monaco.
The record for an individual man in the No Finish Line is 1041 km (in 2012), for an individual woman is 924 km, and for a team is 27,512 km.
Environmentally Responsible
Refreshments will be available throughout the course. There will be no disposable drinking cups at this edition. Instead, reusable water bottles (available for purchase on-site for €1) and personal containers are encouraged. Professionals will be on hand to provide care and assistance to participants after their athletic efforts for “relaxation breaks”.
How to Register
For individuals, registration is available until November 11 at: www.childrenandfuture.com or on-site at the Chapiteau Fontvieille from November 15 at 10:00 a.m. For teams, pre-registration is available on the website and payment is made upon collection of the timing chips at the Children & Future office (Patio Palace, 41 Avenue Hector Otto, 3rd floor).
The price for adults is €15 + €10 deposit for the timing chip. For children over 10 years old, the price is €8 + €10 deposit. Registration is valid for the entire duration of the race.
