Trail-Marathon du Mt. Agou
About Trail-Marathon du Mt. Agou
Run the Mount Kilimanjaro of Togo, called Mt. Agou. You will not step into snow but have a great experience "climbing" the peak altitude of only 986 meters. My favorite mountain villages are waiting for you. It is an undiscovered world in the heart of Togo. 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, 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. Maybe you'll like to stay infinitely writing a novel here like I wish every time being around. But we are on the run: 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. You will be proud and keep on smiling while trying to understand that this day will change your life...
This event will be the 2nd day of the double event: "Running the Trails of Togo: A weekend in runners paradise". Please visit www.marathon.africa for details and the interactive maps.
Distances
Trail-Marathon
- 42.195km
Trail-Marathon (local runners)
- 42.195km
Practicalities
Accommodation
In Kpalimé there are many friendly hotels of different categories. You can also camp in the AGERTO project (start area).
After Race Services
A local fufu dinner is planned in the finish area. We organize the transfer back to the starting area in Kpalimé, which takes about 30 minutes. Showers can be taken in the AGERTO area.
Age Limit
Minimum age is 18 years
Aid Stations
Refreshment: approx. every 5 K. Water, local tropical fruits, local bananas, salt. peanuts
Award Medals
Ceremonies 16 am, located at the finish area Marathon Women rankings 1st - 3rd Marathon Men rankings 1st - 3rd. Every Finisher of the Marathon will get a T-Shirt and a medal. Equality of rewards for 1st-3rd rank of Women an Men. Pricemoney not yet fixed
Equipment Storage
in the start area at AGERTO project in Kpalimé
Maximum Time
9 hours (42,7 K, total climb 1140 m, total descent 1140 m)
Parking
in the start area at AGERTO project in Kpalimé
Provided Photo Service
The photos will be published on the website
Race Kit Includes
BIB with map, AMC-Ballpen (metal pen with lasered logo of the AMC). Finisher-Shirt, Medal.
Refreshments
Water, occasional Coke
Timing
Togo Leading Athletics Association
Transport
We organize the transfer back to the starting area in Kpalimé, which takes about 30 minutes.
Trail-Marathon du Mt. Agou Route Map
Start:
Kpalime, Togo
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
