Road Running

Marathon du Gabon

Road Running covering 1.5 km to 42.2 km in Libreville (Estuaire, Gabon)

LocationLibreville, Estuaire, GabonShow on map(0.3924° N, 9.4536° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Marathon du Gabon is an endurance sporting event in Libreville, Estuaire, GA focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Seaside & Coast, Multi-Day, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 6 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+), La Gabonaise (5 km, +22 m D+), Kid's Run (3 km) (3 km, +14 m D+), and Kid's Run (1.5 km) (1.5 km, +7 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 (rungabon.com).

Official website
Marathon du Gabon in Libreville (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
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Event characteristics

City RunSeaside & CoastMulti-DayKids & Youth RacesCharity Run

Races & distances (6)

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
La GabonaiseRoad Running5 km+22 m17 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Kid's Run (3 km)Road Running3 km+14 m20 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Kid's Run (1.5 km)Road Running1.5 km+7 m8 m - 12 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)
N10203040FS0.3924° N, 9.4536° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

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

Peak: 88 m·at 25 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 Marathon du Gabon take place?

Marathon du Gabon takes place in Libreville, Estuaire, GA (start area at coordinates 0.3924° N, 9.4536° 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 Marathon du Gabon?

The race program comprises 6 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+), La Gabonaise (5 km, +22 m D+), Kid's Run (3 km) (3 km, +14 m D+), and Kid's Run (1.5 km) (1.5 km, +7 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Marathon du Gabon?

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 Marathon du Gabon?

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