The SaharaMarathon is today! The marathon is an annual international race in solidarity with the Sahrawi people and the refugee children of Western Sahara. In addition to a standard-distance marathon, the event also includes shorter races of 21km, 10km, and 5km, as well as a children’s race. The aim is to promote athletic activity among young Sahrawi men and women while financing and developing humanitarian programs.
Check it out here: http://www.saharamarathon.org/en/home-en/
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