Marathon Salésien de Parakou
Marathon Salésien de Parakou is listed for February 8, 2027 in Benin. Listed distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K. Check registration status, official links, and the runner planning notes below, then confirm final details with the organizer.
About this race
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?
These notes are generated from listed Sunday Marathon race facts. They are meant for shortlisting and planning, not as a replacement for official organizer instructions.
- 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.
Key facts
- Date
- February 8, 2027
- Location
- Benin
- Start area
- Parakou, Borgou Department, Benin — confirm the exact start with the organizer
- Events
- Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Surface
- Road
- Official source
- Registration page & official site
- Listing status
- Verified · updated Jul 22, 2026
Before you register
- 1Confirm the race-day schedule
Verify the February 8, 2027 start times, packet pickup (collecting your race bib) and corral (your assigned start group) instructions on the official source before booking travel.
- 2Pin the exact start area
Use Benin as the planning region, then confirm the precise start, finish, parking and transport with the organizer.
- 3Pick your distance
Listed options are Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K. Check the source for current per-distance availability and limits.
- 4Review entry terms
Read entry rules, refund terms, participant limits and transfer rules before you pay.
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