In order to celebrate the Year of Biodiversity, a marathon through the central Kavir is held since 22 to 25 April 2010 in Kavir National Park. The porgram is organzied by Environmentalists Society with cooperation of various GOs and NGOs, including the Iranian Cheetah Society (ICS). Participants will pass some 130 kilometers from Badroud to Carvanserai where is the main game post of Kavir National Park. It is held on Earth Day to support wild cats in Kavir, particulalry Asiatic cheetah.