The Marathon
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Distance rules! The weekend’s star event! An exceptional route of 42.195 km. The Eiffage Dakar Tollway Marathon is approved by the international Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). |
General information
The 1st Marathon Eiffage de l'Autoroute de Dakar will take place on 13 and 14 February 2016. The marathon will be run on 14 February 2016.
The marathon is open to licensed and non-licensed runners, born before 31 December 1996. This race is also open to people with reduced mobility.
Start time 7.20 am for the race for those with disabilities at CICAD
Start time 7.30 am at CICAD
Finish at CICAD
Fees
For residents : 2 000 FCFA
For non-residents : 50 €
Profile
Amateur runner
Services
Various services have been put in place in order to guarantee the smooth running of the races for all the runners.
Refreshments
8 refreshment points are planned along the marathon route and 1 other at CICAD, the race finishing course.
Bag-check Service
A baggage-check service will be available at CICAD for runners to leave their things during the race.
Recovery area
A recovery area with a team of specialists is available at the entrance to CICAD.
Bib numbers
Bib numbers can be picked up at Iba Mar Diop Stadium, Dakar from 25 January-12 February 2016. Details on obtaining bib numbers will be posted on the website shortly.
A coloured T-shirt will be contained in the pack and MUST be worn.
Transport
A shuttle service is currently being organized which will leave Dakar and its suburbs to take the participants to CICAD, the start point of the races. Once the races are finished, the shuttles will also take the runners back. Further details on shuttles available shortly.
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