Kadiouk Trail Casamanca 2026

You’ll be able to pick up your bib on site during the week’s general briefing.

Day 1 – Sunday, November 29, 2026 – Welcome & immersion in Casamance

• 04:30 – Meet-up at Paris Orly Airport

• 07:00 – Non-stop Transavia flight

• 12:20 – Arrival in Cap Skirring

• Bus transfer to Ziguinchor

• Afternoon: acclimatization and discovering the city

• Dinner & week briefing in a typical local venue

• Night at Hôtel Perroquet – Ziguinchor

Day 2 – Monday, November 30 – Stage 1 – Running & community sharing:

• First race stage, AGNACK: 10 or 20 km – Through villages and tropical forest, finishing in the village of Agnack

• Lunch and visit to Ziguinchor’s traditional market

• Solidarity afternoon: visit the Futur Au Présent association and meet the girls and volunteers at the community hub

• Dinner at the association

• Night at Hôtel Perroquet – Ziguinchor

Day 3 – Tuesday, December 1 – Stage 2 – Between culture and bolongs:

Second race stage, AFFINIAM: 10 or 20 km – An outback island stage with a memorable finish in Djilapao.

• Lunch and visit to Ziguinchor’s traditional market

• Dinner at the hotel

• Night at Hôtel Perroquet – Ziguinchor

Day 4 – Wednesday, December 2 – Stage 3 – Between culture and bolongs

Third race stage, POINTE SAINT GEORGES: 10 or 20 km – Run among baobabs, kapok trees and rice paddies, finishing on the banks of the Casamance River

• Rest and lunch by the Casamance River at Pointe Saint Georges

• Settle into the camp / meet the locals & climb a baobab

• Dinner and overnight at the Pointe Saint Georges camps

Day 5 – Thursday, December 3 – Stage 4 – Immersion on Niomoune Island

Pirogue transfer to Niomoune Island

Fourth race stage, NIOMOUNE ISLAND: 10 or 20 km 
Running on the island between villages and rice fields

• Lunch at Alouga camp
  Afternoon: explore the island at the pace of local life

• Dinner and overnight at Alouga’s eco-friendly nature camp

Day 6 – Friday, December 4 – Stage 5 – Between Traditions and Legends

Pirogue transfer to the stage start

Fifth race stage “HITOU”: 10 or 20 km – A one-of-a-kind “end of the world” route, accessible only by pirogue

• Lunch and discovery of the village of Hitou and its animist traditions

• Pirogue transfer to Cachouane

• Festive dinner with live music at Auberge Sounka

• Overnight in Cachouane

Day 7 – Saturday, December 5 – Stage 6 – From the calm of Cachouane to the buzz of Djembering & Cap Skirring

• Tuk-tuk transfer to the stage

• Sixth race stage “Djembering”: 10 or 20 km – Run between villages, then reach the ocean and enjoy a long stretch along the beach

• Lunch at the hotel

• Afternoon: rest, relax / free time to explore Cap Skirring

• Festive evening in Cap Skirring

• Night at the hotel – Cap Skirring

Day 8 – Sunday, December 6:

Return to France

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Transfer to the airport (15 min)

• 13:30 – Flight Cap Skirring → Paris Orly

• 22:00 – Arrival at Paris Orly (non-stop Transavia flight)

Yes—here’s what you must have:

• Hydration pack / bottle belt with at least 1L of water for each stage

• 1 whistle

• Enough nutrition for the stages (gels, fruit bars/fruit paste, etc.)

• Items for the solidarity project – more info coming soon

• Passport

Here’s the list of gear recommended by the organizers to bring with you:

• Running kit (at least 2 or 3 outfits: T-shirt, shorts, socks, trail running shoes)

• Change of clothes for afternoons and evenings (shorts, pants, T-shirt, light jacket, sweater or warmer jacket, flip-flops/slides, shoes)

• Toiletries

• A small bag for post-race change of clothes (tote bag or small backpack)

• Basic wash kit to freshen up after stages (small towel, wet wipes…)

• Sunglasses / cap

• Sunscreen

• 1 headlamp

• Bath towel

• Electronics: phone, camera, cables…

• A power bank

• A few clothespins

• Earplugs

• A small first-aid kit for minor issues (upset stomach, blisters, headaches). Even though medical support is available, bringing your own basics is strongly recommended.

Water and fruit (both dried and fresh) will be available at the finish line and, on some stages, at a mid-course aid station. Participants can also top up their running pack at the start of each race. 

A single entry fee is set at €2,650 per runner. A €100 supplement per runner applies for those who want to stay in a room for the entire trip (maximum 26 spots). The standard accommodation plan is 5 nights in a room + 2 nights in a tent.

If you still have questions, you can contact the organizers by email: contact@exaequovoyages.com

No, there are no cut-off times.

Your entry includes:

• Round-trip flights Paris/Cap Skirring

• All transportation throughout the trip (bus, car, motorbike, pirogues)

• Accommodation in hotels or camps, in twin or double rooms

• Meals for the entire stay except one free lunch (last day). Drinks (including water) during meals are not included.

• Race refreshments (water, fruit…)

• Medical support during the race and throughout the trip

• A bib number

• A finisher medal for all participants

• An event technical T-shirt for all participants

• Technical supervision (main staff of around 6 people) for race operations, activities, and the solidarity program.