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PRESS RELEASE
2025 DILI INTERNATIONAL MARATHON IS LAUNCHED
Dili, Timor-Leste – August 1, 2025
With strong support from the Presidency of the Republic and the Government, the Organizing Committee for the Dili International Marathon, led by His Excellency Nelio Isaac Sarmento, Minister of Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture, has officially launched the Dili International Marathon 2025. His Excellency, Dr. José Ramos-Horta, President of the Republic, serves as the Patron of this event, underscoring his commitment to national unity, public health, and international solidarity.
The organizers are thrilled to announce that registration for the Dili International Marathon 2025 will officially open in August 2025. This highly anticipated event is set for Saturday, October 11, 2025, with both the start and finish lines at the iconic Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace.
The Dili International Marathon continues to be a symbol of national unity, promoting health, fitness, and the vibrant spirit of Timor-Leste on a global stage. This year’s event carries a significant theme: “Run for Palestine” where participants will express solidarity and raise awareness for peace and justice.
“We are incredibly pleased to open registration next month for what promises to be our most impactful Dili International Marathon yet,” affirmed His Excellency, Nélio Isaac Sarmento. “This year, we are proud to introduce three premium prize categories: our ASEAN, Timor-Leste, and Para-athlete categories for both men and women. With these unique categories, we highlight our commitment to recognizing athletic excellence from Timor-Leste and the broader ASEAN region. We encourage all aspiring runners, from experienced marathoners to first-time runners, to prepare their candidacies and join us for this extraordinary event.“
The Dili International Marathon 2025 will feature a comprehensive range of races to accommodate all participation levels:
- Full Marathon: A challenging 42.195 km course for elite and experienced runners.
- Half Marathon: A popular 21.0975 km race offering a substantial test of endurance.
- Para-Athletes Event: A dedicated category ensuring inclusivity and celebrating the achievements of athletes with disabilities.
- Fun Run: A shorter, non-competitive race perfect for families, friends, and community members to enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Participants will have a unique opportunity to run through Dili’s scenic routes, experiencing its rich culture and beautiful coastline, while contributing to a cause that champions humanitarian values.
Further details regarding exact registration dates, prize specifics, race routes, and event day logistics will be made available on the official Dili Marathon website and through our social media channels.
About the Dili International Marathon:
The Dili International Marathon is an annual sporting event held in Dili, Timor-Leste, aiming to promote health, community engagement, and international tourism. It offers various race categories to accommodate diverse participants and serves as a platform for national and international solidarity.
Contact:
Dili International Marathon 2025 Organizing Committee Presidency of the Republic of Timor-Leste Email: info@dilimarathon.tl
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KOMUNIKADU IMPRENSA
MARATONA INTERNASIONAL DILI 2025 LANSA ONA
Dili, Timor-Leste – Agostu 1, 2025
Ho apoiu sólidu husi Prezidénsia da Repúblika no Governu, Komisaun Organizadora ba Maratona Internasional Dili, lideradu husi Sua Exelénsia Nelio Isaac Sarmento, Ministru Juventude, Desportu, Arte no Kultura, halo lansamentu ofisiál ba Maratona Internasionál Dili 2025. Sua Exelénsia, Dr. José Ramos-Horta, Prezidente Repúblika, maka sai hanesan Patronu ba eventu ne’e, subliña nia kompromisu ho unidade nasionál, saúde públika, no solidariedade internasionál.
Organizadór sira hotu haksolok atu fó sai katak rejistu ba Maratona Internasionál Dili 2025 sei loke ofisialmente iha fulan-agostu tinan 2025. Eventu ne’ebé ema hotu hein, marka ona ba loron-sábadu, loron 11 fulan-outubru tinan 2025, ho liña inísiu no finál ne’ebé marka ona iha fatin ikónika Palásiu Prezidensiál Nicolau Lobato.
Maratona Internasionál Dili kontinua sai simbolu unidade nasionál nian, hodi promove saúde, fitness, no espíritu vibrante Timor-Leste nian iha palku globál. Eventu tinan ida-ne’e nian lori tema signifikativu, “Run for Palestine” ida ne’ebé partisipante sira sei espresa solidariedade no hasa’e konxiénsia ba pás no justisa.
“Ami sente kontente tebes atu loke rejistu iha fulan oin ba saida maka promete ona atu sai ita-nia Maratona Internasionál Dili ne’ebé maka fó impaktu maka’as liu ikus mai,” afirma Sua Exelénsia, Nélio Isaac Sarmento. “Tinan ida-ne’e, ami sente orgullu atu introdús kategoria prémiu tolu: ami-nia kategoria ASEAN, Timor-Leste no Para-atleta ba feto no mane sira. Ho kategoria únika tolu ne’e ami subliña ami-nia kompromisu atu rekoñese exelênsia atlétika hosi Timor-Leste no rejiaun ASEAN ne’ebé luan liu. Ami enkoraja aspirante korredór sira hotu, hosi maratonista sira ne’ebé iha esperiénsia to’o korredór sira ba dahuluk, to’o prepara sira nia kandidatu sira hamutuk ho ami ba eventu estraordináriu ida-ne’e.“
Maratona Internasionál Dili 2025 sei iha korrida oioin ne’ebé komprensivu hodi akomoda nivel partisipasaun hotu-hotu:
- Maratona Kompletu (Full Marathon): Kursu ida ne’ebé dezafiante ho distánsia 42.195 km ba korredór elite no esperiente sira.
- Meia-Maratona (Half Marathon): Korrida ida ne’ebé popular ho distánsia 21.0975 km ne’ebé oferese teste substansiál ida ba rezisténsia.
- Eventu Para-Atleta sira (Para-Athletes Event): Kategoria dedikadu ida ne’ebé asegura inkluzividade no selebra realizasaun sira hosi atleta sira ho defisiénsia.
- Fun Run: Korrida ida ne’ebé badak liu, la’ós kompetisaun maibé perfeitu ba família sira, belun sira, no membru komunidade sira atu goza (enjoy) atmosfera festiva.
Partisipante sira sei iha oportunidade únika atu halai liuhosi rota seníku sira Dili nian, hodi koko no haree kultura ne’ebé riku no tasi-ibun ne’ebé furak, enkuantu kontribui ba kauza ida ne’ebé defende valór umanitáriu sira.
Detallu sira seluk kona-ba data rejistu loloos, detallu prémiu sira, rota sira korrida nian, no lojístika loron eventu nian sei disponibiliza iha website ofisiál Maratona Dili nian no liuhosi ami nia kanál sira iha mídia sosiál.
Kona-ba Maratona Internasionál Dili: Maratona Internasionál Dili nu’udar eventu desportivu anuál ne’ebé hala’o iha Dili, Timor-Leste, ho objetivu atu promove saúde, envolvimentu komunidade, no turizmu internasionál. Ida-ne’e oferese kategoria korrida oioin hodi akomoda partisipante oioin no serve hanesan plataforma ida ba solidariedade nasionál no internasionál.
Kontaktu: Komisaun Organizadora Maratona Internasionál Dili 2025
Prezidénsia Repúblika Timor-Leste
Email: info@dilimarathon.tl
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