Marathon Salésien de Parakou
Marathon Salésien de Parakou is listed for February 8, 2027 in Benin. Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K.
Race day
8
Feb 2027
Marathon Salésien de Parakou is listed for February 8, 2027 in Benin. Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Monday 8 February 2027Finishers · 22 Jul 2026 | Finishers | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Start time | Not confirmedCheck the official source | Check the official source | - |
| Distances | Full Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5KFinishers · 22 Jul 2026 | Finishers | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Location | BeninFinishers · 22 Jul 2026 | Finishers | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Start area | Parakou, Borgou Department, BeninConfirm the exact start with the organizerFinishers · 22 Jul 2026 | Finishers | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Entry price | Not confirmedCheck the official source | Check the official source | - |
| Course | RoadFinishers · 22 Jul 2026 | Finishers | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Official website | finishers.comOrganizer · 22 Jul 2026 | Organizer | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 22 Jul 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 22 Jul 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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Held in Parakou each February since 2008 by the Oblates of St Francis de Sales - hence 'Salesien', not Don Bosco - as a health-promotion race open to all. The 42.195km is point-to-point, setting off at dawn from a village outside town; the 21.1km, 10km and 5km start later and nearer in, all finishing at the Oblates' Salesianum in Baka. Fields are small, roughly 700-1,100, but draw a dozen-plus nationalities. Late heat has hit 35-39C and the run-in turns to red earth.
Is this race a fit?
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Best For
Runners comparing road race options
Marathon Salésien de Parakou belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K options around Benin and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
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Decision Signal
Good choice only after source confirmation
Marathon Salésien de Parakou should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Benin, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface.
- Date And Schedule
Marathon Salésien de Parakou is currently listed for February 8, 2027, which makes the February planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Benin, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
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