Mauritania, Nouakchott Marathon

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.