Erbil hosts 12th International Marathon with global runners
Shafaq News – Erbil
Hundreds of athletes from Iraq and abroad took part in the 12th Erbil International Marathon in the capital of the Kurdistan Region on Friday.
The flagship 42-kilometer race began early in the morning under international standards, featuring around 400 professional runners. Participants completed four laps along the city’s main highway loop.
Two shorter events — a 12-kilometer race and a 2-kilometer family run — were held alongside the main competition, drawing students, families, and amateur athletes.