Summary:
The No Finish Line circuit opens in Monaco for its 25th edition, with participants running or walking for a charity race along the Fontvieille circuit.
Full Story:
Today marks the start of the 25th edition of the No Finish Line event in Monaco. From now until November 24th, participants can run or walk along the Fontvieille circuit in support of a charitable cause. Over the past 25 years, the No Finish Line Monaco event has made history and become one of the most significant charity races. It was first held in November 1999 to promote the 1st Monegasque Day of Children’s Rights. The event attracted 750 participants who covered 9,000 kilometers. Last year, the number of participants reached 10,000, with a distance covered of 315,560 kilometers. In total, over the past 25 years, the event has seen 4,802,802 kilometers covered, equivalent to approximately 120 times around the world. A total of 175,089 individuals have participated, raising 5,129,619 euros to help sick children and those affected by poverty. To mark the 25th anniversary, Princess Charlene of Monaco will be the special guest to kick off the race at 2 PM.
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montecarloin
