The 25th edition of the No Finish Line race concluded on Sunday, November 24, at 2 p.m., marking another remarkable chapter in this endurance event’s history. Despite facing significant challenges from unpredictable weather, participants persevered, collectively covering an impressive 319,005 kilometres over eight days.
Weather Woes and Unshakable Spirits
The race’s anniversary edition was met with mixed weather that disrupted the event midweek. Heavy conditions forced organizers to close the circuit for five hours on Thursday, November 21, and restrict access to the sea wall from Tuesday afternoon, November 19, until midday Friday, November 22. These interruptions cut the potential total distance by several thousand kilometres, but the participants’ enthusiasm remained unbroken.
A Race with Purpose
No Finish Line isn’t just about physical endurance—it’s a race for the heart. Thousands of participants gathered once again to run, walk, and push themselves for one shared mission: to raise funds for projects supporting sick and disadvantaged children. For every kilometre completed, euros were donated to this noble cause, with every step taken symbolizing hope and solidarity.
Milestones in Motion
By Saturday, November 23, at 11 p.m., the event reached a key milestone, surpassing 300,000 kilometres. The final tally of 319,005 kilometres is a testament to the determination of the participants who braved the elements to make a difference.
A Community United
The closing ceremony, attended by members of the government, the National Council, and Monaco City Hall, celebrated not just the distances covered but the spirit of unity and perseverance that defines No Finish Line. Even under the challenges of this year’s conditions, the event once again proved that when people come together for a cause, there truly is no finish line to what they can achieve.
No Finish Line Heartwarming Results
● 13,947 registered (target of 12,000 exceeded)
● 319,005 km covered
● 319,005 euros will be donated to finance around twenty projects for sick or disadvantaged children (1 km = 1 euro) (more than 5 million euros have already been donated since the creation of the NFL).
Notable sports results:
→ In individual men: The National Council Cup was awarded to Ray QI with 800 km. This is his first participation in the NFL.
2nd Geng Lucong with 730 km. 3rd Philippe Delorme with 711 km. 4th Mike Manfredi with 643 km; 5th Cédric Chaudet with 619 km and 6th Christian Fatton with 602 km.
The first woman, Mimi Chevillon with 556 km (13th participation in the NFL; 8th victory on the Monaco circuit) received the National Council Cup
The 2nd, Siriporn Roongjira with 525 km. The 3rd, Cathy Muller with 472 km. The 4th Fouzia Lahmer with 452 km; the 5th, Audrey Bovini Le Joliff with 395 km and the 6th Geneviève Sassi with 381 km.
→ The first winning team overall, all categories combined, is the Monaco Cardio-Thoracic Center with 11,796 km. The 1st association is Special Olympics Monaco with 8,894 km.
During the No Finish Line, an official event reserved for seasoned runners, the 24h non-stop, included in the calendar of off-stadium races of the French Athletics Federation took place from Saturday 23/11 9:00 to Sunday 24/11 9:00. 177 runners were registered (85 individuals and 13 teams of 6 runners in relays).
In 24 hours, they covered more than 12,415 km.
● Individually: 1st man Alain Brillat with 179 km; 2nd Jean-Jacques Cianelli with 169 km and 3rd, Luciano Micheletti with 140 km.
The 1st woman Pauline Marguet with 191 km (already winner last year); 2nd Catherine Jacques with 130 km; 3rd Chloé Morin with 121 km.
● For the relay teams, the winner is the GPSI Relay with 302 km; the 2nd Smurfs Relay with 264 km and the 3rd Green Lanterns Relay with 257 km.
