Gaza Marathon raise one million US dollars for the Summer Games; UNRWA said the goal was exceeded. Gaza Marathon The Gaza Marathon is a marathon race in the Gaza Strip organized by UNRWA to raise funds for the UNWRA Summer Games program for children in Gaza. In addition to the full marathon race (42.195 km, 26 miles 385 yards), there is also a half-marathon race and a race. Children run stages of between to in relays over the whole marathon course. The event was held for the first time on May 5, 2011, attracting more than 1,500 participants. In 2013 the marathon
Noquemanon Ski Marathon American Ski Marathon Series and FIS North American Marathon Cup. Aside from the marathon, individuals can choose from 5 different races, all varying in length and type. All skiing events (except touring class) can be completed either classic or freestyle. Annual snowfall across the marathon course varies significantly. At the race start in Ishpeming, annual season snowfall is around 200 inches, while at the race start, around 100 inches of snow typically falls during the winter months in Marquette. Noquemanon Ski Marathon The Noquemanon Ski Marathon, locally referred to as "The Noque", is a point-to-point cross-country ski race held in