Haiti Mobilizes for Peace Through a Marathon

The organizing committee of the Haiti Marathon for Peace has officially launched the next edition of this sporting and civic initiative, scheduled for Sunday, December 21, 2025. The event aims to combine sport, civism, and civic engagement in a national context marked by deep aspirations for peace and stability. Scheduled on a route connecting Pétion-Ville to Champ-de-Mars, with a 3 PM start from Place Boyer, the marathon is part of a dynamic aimed at encouraging the gradual reappropriation of public space, particularly the perimeter of Champ-de-Mars, an emblematic site of the Haitian capital. Beyond athletic performance, the Marathon for Peace is above all a strong collective message in favor of solidarity, living together, and resilience. The organizers emphasize that each participant, through their presence and commitment, helps to convey a civic appeal for a more peaceful country. The initiative also highlights the role of Haitian youth, invited to actively engage in promoting peace and civism. In this regard, the event aims to strengthen the relationship of trust between the population and law enforcement, through inclusive and supervised mobilization. According to the organizing committee, the marathon will take place in three distinct categories:
▪︎ children,
▪︎ adults,
▪︎ people with reduced mobility. This organization aims to ensure the widest possible participation and to foster social cohesion, by allowing all segments of the population to take part in the event. Speaking at the press conference, Father Gardy Maisonneuve, executive director of the Centre Saint-Karl Évêque, emphasized the importance of a gradual return to normal life in Haiti. He highlighted the highly symbolic scope of this initiative, believing that it reflects the citizens' desire to reject stagnation and collectively reinvest in public space. For his part, Pastor Pierre Roberto Grand called on all religious institutions, schools, community, and associative organizations to join the mobilization, without ideological or confessional distinction. According to him, peace is a common good on which the future of all Haitian society depends. A representative from Edupol reiterated that the priority of this structure remains children and students, whom it strongly encourages to participate in the event. He specified that the marathon is part of a civic and patriotic approach, while commending the efforts made by the Haitian National Police (PNH) to revitalize several previously deserted areas. Regarding security, the organizers announced the mobilization of several PNH units to ensure the smooth running of the activity. Specific measures will be implemented throughout the route. To this end, the 2025 edition will be distinguished by the deployment of drones, intended to enhance the supervision and security of the marathon. The organizers also announced an increase in the number of prizes, with twenty rewards planned per category, to encourage participation. Registrations will be made through three channels:

1. online, via the organization's digital platforms and social networks;
2. in person, at Vivario's premises, in Delmas 64, number 4;
3. with the community police of Delmas 33.

Through this initiative, the organizers hope to make December 21, 2025, a strong moment of civic mobilization, reminding that peace remains a collective path, where every step counts.