Trail-Marathon du Mt. Agou

5 (1 Review)
Kpalimé, Togo
16 Feb, 2020 (Sun)
Event size: 100 - 999 participants (Max 100 participants)

Running

42.195 km

About the event

This Trail-Marathon is part of the Africain Marathon Challenge, a series of charity events. We will start in the area of the AGERTO project (see AMC-Charity topic), crossing the market at Kpalimé-Zongo, running straight on dirt roads facing Mt. Agou. Running around the mountain almost before we gain altitude from KM 27 on. There is another world waiting for us: The air gets fresher, the trails narrower. Crystal clear water from the mountain will refresh you in the middle of the beautiful tropical mountain forest.The villages are artwork carved in stone. Created over centuries. As guests we'll become part of their magic for a short but intense period of time. Downhill on narrow trails passing solitary tree giants meeting friendly local people passing by. The marathon ends in Agou Nyogbo, a peaceful village at the foot of the mountain.

Races offered by this event

Marathon

16 Feb, 2020 (Sun) - 06:00
Running
42.195 km
1100 m of elevation gain1100 m of elevation drop
Solo
On site
Mixed
Extreme
Point to point
Timed
Mountain range
Rural
Forest

Course details

Start address

Kpalime, Togo

Finish address

Kpalime, Togo

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Custom BIB number
Drink Stations
Cash prizes
Photo Service
Nutrition Stations
Finisher’s T-shirts

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George Watkins
Country flag of GB
Feb 2020
42.195 km

I did this race as part of a double-header (with the Trail Marathon des Papillons the previous day, by the same organisers). It was a genuine privilege to run in these events. The routes were well-thought-out, the drinks stations were stocked with fresh fruit and the signage was good. But the thing that struck me most was the feeling of community. The small field was half Togolese and half 'tourists', but running is the great leveller - we were all in it together. Everyone chatted before, during and after the runs, and when we finished we were greeted with such warmth by the residents of the local town, who cheered, played music and danced until the last runner came home. Highly recommended for an out-of-the-ordinary marathon that will exceed all your expectations!

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