Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Kadiouk Trail Casamanca
Ziguinchor, Senegal
November 29, 2026 to December 6, 2026Date confirmed
120 km60 km
Charity RunDesert+3
SNCountry Running Calendar
Running Calendar Senegal: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events
6 verified events (1 confirmed dates) and 17 races in Senegal with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events61 confirmed dates
Competitions17Races & courses
Distances2 - 120 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,950 m D+Course elevation profile
Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Anass ERRIHANI · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Senegal Marathon
Saly, Senegal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km+1
City RunFestive+2
Photo: Anass ERRIHANI · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic Walking
Senegal Ultra and Raid
Somone, Senegal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
75 km43 km22 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Photo: Anass ERRIHANI · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
10 km of Dakar
Dakar, Senegal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5 km2 km
City RunFestive+1
Photo: Anass ERRIHANI · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic Walking
Saloum Adventure Raid
Dakar, Senegal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km40 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: Anass ERRIHANI · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Teranga Run
Toubakouta, Senegal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km
Charity RunForest+6
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026 | Kadiouk Trail Casamanca | Ziguinchor, Ziguinchor Region, SN | Trail Running | 120 km60 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Senegal Marathon | Saly, Thiès, SN | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Senegal Ultra and Raid | Somone, Thiès, SN | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 75 km43 km22 km |
| Date to be announced | 10 km of Dakar | Dakar, Dakar Region, SN | Road Running | 10 km5 km2 km |
| Date to be announced | Saloum Adventure Raid | Dakar, Dakar Region, SN | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 50 km40 km |
| Date to be announced | Teranga Run | Toubakouta, Fatick, SN | Trail Running | 50 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of Senegal in africa is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 6 public events and 17 individual races, including 1 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking. Key host locations include Ziguinchor, Saly, Somone, and Dakar. Notable events in the selection include Kadiouk Trail Casamanca, Senegal Marathon, and Senegal Ultra and Raid.
Race distances span from 2 km to 120 km, reaching up to +1,950 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Senegal 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 Senegal?
RunningCompass currently lists 6 verified events with 17 individual races in Senegal. A total of 1 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Kadiouk Trail Casamanca, Senegal Marathon, and Senegal Ultra and Raid.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Senegal?
Events in Senegal focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Nordic Walking. Course distances range from 2 km entry-level races up to 120 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Ziguinchor, Saly, Somone, and Dakar.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Senegal?
The most selective courses in Senegal climb up to +1,950 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 Senegal?
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.
