Road Running

Space Marathon

Road Running covering 42.2 km in Kourou, French Guiana

LocationKourou, French GuianaShow on map(5.1611° N, 52.6493° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Space Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Kourou, GF focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Seaside & Coast, Relay.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Marathon relais (42.2 km, +190 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 (tac.athle.com).

Official website
Space Marathon in Kourou (Work: "La Soufrière vue par le Morne Carmichaël", Photo: Enrevseluj, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"La Soufrière vue par le Morne Carmichaël" · Photo: Enrevseluj · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunNature & Off-RoadSeaside & CoastRelay

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon relaisRoad Running42.2 km+190 m11 m - 91 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)
N10203040FS5.1611° N, 52.6493° 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 12 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 Space Marathon take place?

Space Marathon takes place in Kourou, GF (start area at coordinates 5.1611° N, 52.6493° 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 Space Marathon?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Marathon relais (42.2 km, +190 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

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

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