Sierra Leone Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Makeni (Province septentrionale, Sierra Leone)

Location

Makeni, Northern Province, Sierra LeoneShow on map(8.8720° N, 12.0376° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Sierra Leone Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Makeni, Northern Province, SL focused on Road Running. Key features include Forest, Nature & Off-Road, City Run, Mountain.

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 5 km (5 km, +22 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 (street-child.org).

Official website

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Event characteristics

Forest Nature & Off-Road City Run Mountain

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	620 m - 700 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	623 m - 663 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 5 km	Road Running	5 km	+22 m	626 m - 635 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

620 m - 700 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 700 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 700 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 700 m·at 27.1 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Sierra Leone Marathon take place?

Sierra Leone Marathon takes place in Makeni, Northern Province, SL (start area at coordinates 8.872° N, 12.0376° 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 Sierra Leone 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 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Sierra Leone 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 620 m and 700 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 Sierra Leone Marathon?

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