Mauritania, Nouakchott Marathon
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 AM GMT+2 (Sunrise for each event/country, subject to change)
Location: Avenue Gamal Abdel Nasser, Nouakchott, Mauritania
Race Details:
- This event is part of a series of marathons in Africa, aiming to cover exciting venues "off the beaten track" on a low-key, low-cost, non-profit basis for adventurous marathon runners.
- The series includes races in Tunisia (Tunis Marathon), Mauritania (Nouakchott Marathon), and Sierra Leone (Freetown Marathon).
- Each country/marathon has a separate registration.
- Registration Fee: $30 (Early Bird pricing available until February 5, 2026, limited to 15 runners per event).
- Included: Finisher medal for the specific event.
- Course: Generally flat terrain with multi-laps.
- Cut-off Time: 9:00 hours after start.
- Important Notes:
- Visas may be required; participants are responsible for obtaining them.
- Races are held without official permission, insurance, or medical services. Participants run at their own risk.
- Self-supporting races: participants must bring their own drinks and nutrition.
- All races are limited to 15 runners on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone/WhatsApp: +1(832)3386095
Race Office Official Start/Finish (Nouakchott): TBD
Bib Distribution and Race Briefing (Nouakchott): Wednesday, February 19, 2026, 5-6 PM at the Host Hotel.