G2G Challenge
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G2G Challenge

Conakry, Guinea
Feb 01, 2027
Running

About this race

The G2G Challenge is a unique opportunity to run two low-key marathons in seven days across two neighboring West African countries.

Designed for adventurous runners who love to travel and add new marathon countries to their list, this challenge combines exploration with endurance.

The journey begins with a marathon in Conakry, capital of Guinea  followed by a second marathon in Bissau, capital of Guinea Bissau. Two countries, Two marathons, One unforgettable experience

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Marathon

This is not your typical marathon. This is a low-key, challenge spiced with exploration of the region, Important Details: • ⚠️ Limited to 20 runners only on a first come, first served basis • 📍 Runners must track their own distance using a GPS device • 💧 Participants must come with headlamps. • 🎯 This is not a certified course, but an authentic running adventure through real Africa • 🗼Please indicate during registration if you would like to participate in a tour package covering Accomodation in both locations, flight from one location to the other, excursions and ground logistics. Cost will depend on number of interested runners G2G Challenge Tour Package Itinerary Conakry → Bissau | Jan 31 – Feb 8, 2027 Jan 31 – Arrival in Conakry ■ Airport pickup & hotel check-in ■ Race Briefing and Bib Pick Up Feb 1 – Conakry Marathon ■ 5:30 AM Start – Conakry Marathon Feb 2 – Fly from Conakry to Bissau Feb 3 – Half Day Tour of Bissau ■ Amura Fortress, Independence Square ■ ■ Local markets Feb 4 – Travel to the Bissau Islands Feb 6 – Travel from the Bissau Islands Feb 7 – Bissau Marathon ■ 5:30 AM Start – Bissau Marathon ■ 7:00 PM Start – Closing ceremony dinner Feb 8 – Departure from Bissau ■ Breakfast & airport transfers

Feb 01, 2027 Marathon 5:30 AM
$200.00
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Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Conakry.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 25.2° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 29.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 25.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 36.8°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
14.9
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.0mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
79.0%

About Conakry

G2G Challenge takes place in Conakry, Guinea. The local timezone is Africa/Conakry.

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