Iran has launched its first marathon open to international runners – but women will be banned from taking part “because of local regulations”.
The “I run Iran” race, on April 9 next year, will finish at the mighty Gate of all Nations at Persepolis, the 2,500-year-old seat of the First Persian Empire. Organisers said the marathon, endorsed by Iranian authorities, will build relationships between Westerners and the Islamic Republic, allowing foreigners to experience “Persian culture, history and food”.
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Iran travel guide
Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Tehran, Persian Gulf, Western Iran, Central Iran, Southeastern Iran,
Northeastern Iran, Understand Iran and Survival chapters.
The “I run Iran” race, on April 9 next year, will finish at the mighty Gate of all Nations at Persepolis, the 2,500-year-old seat of the First Persian Empire. Organisers said the marathon, endorsed by Iranian authorities, will build relationships between Westerners and the Islamic Republic, allowing foreigners to experience “Persian culture, history and food”.
Iran travel guide
Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Tehran, Persian Gulf, Western Iran, Central Iran, Southeastern Iran,
Northeastern Iran, Understand Iran and Survival chapters.
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