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Banjul Marathon

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 4 km to 42.2 km in Banjul (City of Banjul, Gambia)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Banjul Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Banjul, GM focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include City Run, Island, Seaside & Coast, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Walking 4 km (4 km, +18 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (banjulmarathon.org).

Official website
Banjul Marathon in Banjul (Work: "Princetown (AU), Port Campbell National Park, Plants -- 2019 -- 0998", Photo: Dietmar Rabich, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Princetown (AU), Port Campbell National Park, Plants -- 2019 -- 0998" · Photo: Dietmar Rabich · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunIslandSeaside & CoastNature & Off-RoadForest

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m11 m - 51 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m14 m - 33 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m17 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 4 kmWalking & Hiking4 km+18 m20 m - 28 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 88 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS13.4544° N, 16.5753° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 23.8 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m35 m61 m88 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km88 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Banjul Marathon take place?

Banjul Marathon takes place in Banjul, GM (start area at coordinates 13.4544° N, 16.5753° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Banjul Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Walking 4 km (4 km, +18 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Banjul Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 88 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Banjul Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (banjulmarathon.org).