This package offers travel and entrance to the Erbil Marathon 2025.
We will meet you at Erbil airport and show you the places of interest in the Iraqi Kurdistan capital. We will head out of Erbil to visit Lalish, the spiritual home of the Yazidi people. You can also train with female runners breaking taboos in Iraq, giving you a taste of life in Northern Iraq and sample the famous Kurdish hospitality.
Iraqi Kurdistan has mostly escaped the violence that has plagued the rest of the country and is a great way to get a flavour of modern Iraq.
There are three distances (5km, 10km and full marathon), so even if you are not a strong runner, you can still take part and enjoy the event.
A US$400 deposit is required to reserve a place on this trip. The deposit amount will be charged at checkout, the balance shall be requested 60 days prior to the start of the trip.
Arrive in Erbil.
Briefing. Depending on time of arrival we will be able to arrange a city tour to some of Erbil’s sights including the ancient citadel that dominates the centre of the city.
Overnight in Erbil.
A day in the Kurdish countryside with some local runners. The day should be fun and hopefully will be able to get an insight into life as a runner in Iraq.
Overnight in Erbil.
A drive into the hills of Kurdistan to visit Lalish, the spiritual home of the Yazidi people. If there is time and the security situation allows we will also visit the Alqosh monastery high in the hills overlooking the Ninevah plains.
Overnight in Erbil.
For serious runners, this will be a day of rest.
For others, we will head out towards the Iranian border on the Hamilton road. Built in the 1920s, this road cuts a path through the Zagros mountains and showcases the spectacular mountain scenery of Iraqi-Kurdistan.
Overnight in Erbil.
Run the Erbil Marathon. Our team will be there to get photos and support the runners before and after the race.
Overnight in Erbil.
We will drive back to Erbil to connect with afternoon or evening flights home.
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