PU Marathon – Run for Your Heart
Phoenicia University (PU), through its Athletics Department and in collaboration with the College of Public Health, organized the PU Marathon – Run for Your Heart to promote physical activity, cardiovascular health, and healthy lifestyles. Held on October 27, 2025, around the university campus, the event brought together male and female participants, who completed three laps covering a total distance of 3.6 km.
In celebration of World Heart Day, the event also featured a health awareness booth highlighting the importance of regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and preventive healthcare. Open to students, faculty, staff, and members of the wider community, the initiative combined physical activity, health education, and friendly competition.
Medals and vouchers were awarded to the top three finishers in each category:
Men’s Category
- First Place: Mohammad Haidar Shaheen (#172)
- Second Place: Ahmad Fadel (#106)
- Third Place: Hadi Sabbagh (#112)
Women’s Category
- First Place: Nour Fakih (#129)
- Second Place: Nour Hijazi (#105)
- Third Place: Jana Hijazi (#163)
The event encouraged community participation, raised awareness of cardiovascular health, and reinforced the importance of incorporating physical activity and preventive health practices into daily life.