Road Running World Marathon Majors Qualifier

Congo River Marathon

Road Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km in Kinshasa (Kinshasa City, DR Congo)

Location

Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, Congo - KinshasaShow on map(4.3276° S, 15.3136° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Congo River Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, CD focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 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 (congorivermarathon.com).

Official website

Congo River Marathon in Kinshasa (Work: "Runner finishes race and celebrates with supporters at the finish line during an event in a city street", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Runner finishes race and celebrates with supporters at the finish line during an event in a city street" · Photo: **Shixart1985** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Nature & Off-Road

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	222 m - 302 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	225 m - 265 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 10 km	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	228 m - 247 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

222 m - 302 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 302 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 222 m to 302 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 302 m·at 23.2 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Congo River Marathon take place?

Congo River Marathon takes place in Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, CD (start area at coordinates 4.3276° S, 15.3136° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Congo River Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Congo River 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 222 m and 302 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 Congo River Marathon?

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