MADE IN MONACO
© Children & Future
No Finish Line was first organized in the Principality in 1999 , in the Fontvieille area . It is now an annual event held under the High Patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco . This charity event is open to everyone , both runners and walkers . It is all about the number of kilometres covered , not the speed . The name “ No Finish Line ” naturally explains the race ’ s concept . There is no finish line as such , each participant covering the targeted distance as best he can .
Thanks to entry fees , sponsorship and donations , “ Children & Future ” pays € 1 for every kilometre covered to sponsor initiatives in support of ill and disadvantaged children .
One of the “ Children & Future ” staples is not just sponsoring child-oriented projects , but also controlling the funds allocated . To ensure this , the Monegasque charity relies on local representatives . Constant monitoring is also guaranteed by the Directorate of International Cooperation .
© Children & Future
According to the organizers , their dream is holding 52 events around the world . Held once a week in a different country , the race could indeed become a “ No Finish Line ” all year round . To protect its founding principles , NFL International was specially created on 1st July 2014 . Enforcing its rules truly helped No Finish Line in Monaco succeed . Having registered its name and concept , NFL International issues temporary licences to foreign organisers , thereby funding more and more child-related projects .
The 24-hour race was introduced in 2002 , the 8-day concept — in 2004 .
Princess Stéphanie has been the charity ’ s patron since 2005 .
In 2020 and 2021 , due to the Covid-19 pandemic , a virtual race was conceived , allowing the participants to accumulate their kilometres run elsewhere . For the first time , the race was thus hybrid .
SOME OF ITS RECORDS
• In 2017 , more than 14,000 participants ran a combined 436,963 km , raising € 436,963 for the “ Children & Future ” projects .
• 2018 recorded a maximum number of participants reaching 15,680 .
• The 8-day record is held by a Frenchman Didier Sessegolo ( 1,041,408 km in 2012 ) and an Australian lady Sarah Barnett ( 924,000 km ).
© Children & Future
Hello Monaco Winter 2022 – 2023 / 111 www . hellomonaco . com