Sierra Leone Marathon 2026

Prepare your passport and your calves 🦵, we are taking you to experience more than just a race: a real human epic! 🌍

Located in Makeni, at the heart of Sierra Leone, this event is the world's most solidarity-focused race 🤯. It’s not a slogan, it’s the very DNA of the event organized by the NGO Street Child 💛. For this adventure in West Africa, you can choose between the marathon (42.195 km), the half marathon (21 km), the 10 km or the 5 km 👟. Mountain bike tours of 10 or 75 km are also offered 🚴.

Pack your suitcase 🧳 because you are not just starting a race, but starting a true immersion in Sierra Leone 🇸🇱. It's a five-day adventure that combines sport, solidarity, and discovery of a culture of infinite richness 😍. The local experience is total because you can visit the educational projects funded by your bib 🧒. You don’t just run, you meet children and communities to see the direct impact of your participation 💪. There’s no need for fancy stuff, here you experience the essentials, between shared smiles and breathtaking landscapes 😇.

Speaking of landscapes, we are talking about running through lush jungle and remote villages on ochre dirt paths 🧡. The terrain is varied, ranging from urban roads to wild trails in the heart of the bush 🌴. The challenge of this race is managing the tropical heat, because at the end of October, temperatures can rise up to 32°C 🌡️. It's like extending the summer! 🌞 The mental aspect takes over as the humidity rises 🥵. But you are not here to set a time record, you come here to be amazed (well, not literally 😅) and to live a unique experience ☝️. On site, the atmosphere is electric ⚡️: the locals cheer you on with unmatched enthusiasm 📣.

Once you cross the finish line and the emotion settles, we recommend extending the adventure to discover Sierra Leone's hidden treasures 🤗. Start by relaxing on the paradisiacal beaches of Tokeh or River No. 2 🤩, renowned for their white sand and crystal-clear waters 🏖️. It's the perfect place to rest your legs after the dusty trails of Makeni 💨. If you still have some energy, explore Bunce Island, a poignant historical site that will take you into the past of the region 🛶. For wildlife enthusiasts, a trip to the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is a must to observe these primates in a protected setting 🐒. Finally, take a tour of the artisan market in Freetown to bring back colorful souvenirs and support local craftsmanship 💛.

So, are we packing our bags? 😜 It's time to turn your strides into hope and run where your heart will beat as hard as your steps on the red earth! 🦁