The Marrakech Marathon is an annual

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held in

Marrakech Marrakesh or Marrakech ( or ; ar, مراكش, murrākuš, ; ber, ⵎⵕⵕⴰⴽⵛ, translit=mṛṛakc}) is the fourth largest city in the Kingdom of Morocco. It is one of the four Imperial cities of Morocco and is the capital of the Marrakes ...

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. Roughly 5000 runners turn out for the event annually. At the inaugural edition of the race in 1987 French runner

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won the men's race while the women's race was won by a Moroccan 14-year-old Nadia Colombero – whose win made her one of the youngest ever winners of an international level marathon.Oldest/Youngest Marathon Winners under ARRS Standards
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Past winners

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;List of winners

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External links

Official website
Sports competitions in Marrakesh Marathons in Morocco Recurring sporting events established in 1987 1987 establishments in Morocco {{Marathon-stub