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Liberia Marathon 2015

Liberia Marathon 2015 - A New Beginning

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Liberia Marathon 2015

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Liberia Marathon 2015

Liberia Marathon 2015

Liberia Marathon 2015

Liberia Marathon 2015 - A New Beginning

Liberia Marathon 2015 - A New Beginning

Liberia Marathon 2015 - A New Beginning

Liberia Marathon 2015 - A New Beginning

Juliane Weymann
Juliane Weymann
Juliane Weymann
Juliane Weymann
2 Campaigns |
Monrovia, Liberia
$360 USD 8 backers
1% of $20,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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The Liberia Marathon is a professional running race in the West African country Liberia, organized by Liberian and international volunteers. 

In 2014 we were forced to cancel the annual marathon due to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.  After the epidemic has finally been kicked out of the country, we are now preparing for the race 2015.
Support our efforts to make an epic Liberia Marathon 2015 reality!

Every day you can see a group of Liberian runners speeding along side Duport Road, a jam-packed and congested road that travels from Red Light market to down town Monrovia. They maneuver in-between fully packed yellow taxi’s, endure the blazing sun or  the infamous heavy West African rain, to train for the annual Liberia Marathon. The first marathon was launched in 2011 and has been a big success ever since. Due to the Ebola outbreak the past year’s Marathon was postponed, leaving many of the runners disappointed. Now Liberia has been declared Ebola free, the Liberian marathon team is ready to start again! 

LIBERIA MARATHON 2015 –A NEW BEGINNING!


The idea behind the Liberian Marathon is simple: to show Liberia and the world that Liberia is more than Ebola, and more than the 14 horrible years of civil wars that haunted this country. Instead, the Liberia marathon team looks forward, towards a new beginning for a Liberia for Liberians. 

In the midst of planning the 2015 marathon, Ebola struck. Any gathering of a larger group of people was no longer safe and prohibited by the President. Additionally, the medical security of our runners could not be guaranteed anymore. With heavy hearts the team postponed the marathon and now –after Liberia has officially been declared Ebola free–the excitement and the passion for the race is reawakened. We are ready to plan our race for November 8th, 2015.

Why should you support the Liberian Marathon? Our team consists of volunteers that take time on the weekend, after work, and any spare minute in between to work towards race day. Despite all great volunteer work, a race still costs money. To ensure safety, medical tents are set up along the race track, bananas and water handed out, and a chip timing system is installed. To ensure everyone is able to run, the registration fees are kept extremely low.  This is why we depend on external support and why we depend on you.  

We are ready to start organizing the 2015 Marathon - but need your support! Donate and help us celebrate Liberia, its people, and the binding force of running! Donate and kick the Liberia Marathon 2015 off its feet!


LIBERIA MARATHON 2015  A NEW BEGINNING!


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A virtual high-five!

$10 USD
Nothing better than putting up your hand for a proper high five. This one comes all the way from Monrovia to you.
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A proper finger-snap

$25 USD
There is only one right way to greet your friends and supporters Liberia – the typical Liberian hand snap. Instead of just shaking each other hands, you snap each others fingers against one another. Try a couple of times – the louder the snap, the better.
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A sweaty runners hug

$50 USD
Hold your breath! You will be virtually hugged by one of the great Liberian runners getting ready for an epic race. Right after training, so you can feel the passion!
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A Joy-ful THANK YOU!

$100 USD
Our great Liberia Marathon Ambassador Joy (who was the fastest Liberian woman in the Liberia Marathon 2013) will send you a personal message to thank you for your support. She is a pretty tough lady who cannot wait to get back on the road and win the race.
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Free race participation!

$300 USD
We want to see you join us in Monrovia for a celebratory race! You will receive a welcome package with all race necessities - Liberian style of course. This includes fresh coconut water, peanuts, freshly plucked bananas, dried plantains, and a race t-shirt!
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Team Photo!

$500 USD
You will receive a team photo along with a t-shirt and personalized greeting from our lovely race director.
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