Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Sahara Marathon
Tinduf, Algeria
March 16, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
DesertNature & Off-Road+2
DZCountry Running Calendar
Running Calendar Algeria: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events
6 verified events (2 confirmed dates) and 14 races in Algeria with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events62 confirmed dates
Competitions14Races & courses
Distances5 - 222 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+5,772 m D+Course elevation profile
Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Sahara Algeria Treg
Djanet, Algeria
December 3, 2027 to December 12, 2027Date confirmed
222 km
DesertMulti-Day+4
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Treg Algeria Trail
Timimoun, Algeria
Date to be announcedDate TBA
180 km90 km50 km
RelayMulti-Day+4
Photo: bugflickr from Australia · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Trail Azro N'Thor
Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
Date to be announcedDate TBA
40.6 km23 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Cancer Warriors by Run In Algeria
Algiers, Algeria
Date to be announcedDate TBA
5 km
Charity RunCity Run+1
Photo: Frank Kovalchek from USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Algiers Urban Trail
Algiers, Algeria
Date to be announcedDate TBA
18 km
City RunCulture & History+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2027 | Sahara Marathon | Tinduf, Tindouf, DZ | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
December 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2027 - Dec 12, 2027 | Sahara Algeria Treg | Djanet, Djanet, DZ | Trail Running | 222 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Treg Algeria Trail | Timimoun, Timimoun, DZ | Trail Running | 180 km90 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Azro N'Thor | Tizi Ouzou, Tizi Ouzou Province, DZ | Trail Running | 40.6 km23 km |
| Date to be announced | Cancer Warriors by Run In Algeria | Algiers, Algier Province, DZ | Road Running | 5 km |
| Date to be announced | Algiers Urban Trail | Algiers, Wilāyat al-Dschazā'ir, DZ | Trail Running | 18 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of Algeria in africa is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 6 public events and 14 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running and Road Running. Key host locations include Tinduf, Djanet, Timimoun, and Tizi Ouzou. Notable events in the selection include Sahara Marathon, Sahara Algeria Treg, and Treg Algeria Trail.
Race distances span from 5 km to 222 km, reaching up to +5,772 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Algeria includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Algeria?
RunningCompass currently lists 6 verified events with 14 individual races in Algeria. A total of 2 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Sahara Marathon, Sahara Algeria Treg, and Treg Algeria Trail.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Algeria?
Events in Algeria focus on Trail Running and Road Running. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 222 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Tinduf, Djanet, Timimoun, and Tizi Ouzou.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Algeria?
The most selective courses in Algeria climb up to +5,772 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Algeria?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.
