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2026 - G2G Challenge

Conakry, Guinea View on map
Feb 01, 2026 (Africa/Conakry local time)
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2026 distances

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Marathon

This is not your typical marathon. This is a low-key, self-supported challenge with a mission to give back. We are seeking donations to help cover event logistics and to support the local communities in the regions where we run. 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 provide their hydration and nutrition • 🎯 This is not a certified course, but an authentic running adventure through real Africa • 🎖️ Please indicate during registration if you would like a Finisher Medal or Challenge Shirt. Cost is USD 80 for 2 Finisher Medals and 1 Challenge T/Shirt • 🗼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 Bissau → Conakry | Jan 31 – Feb 6, 2026 Jan 31 – Arrival in Bissau ■ Airport pickup & hotel check-in ■ Welcome dinner & briefing Feb 1 – Bissau Marathon ■ 5:30 AM Start – Bissau Marathon ■■ 7:00 PM Medal celebration dinner Feb 2 – Explore Bissau ■ Amura Fortress, Independence Square ■ ■ Local markets Feb 3 – Travel to Conakry ■ Flight Bissau → Conakry ■■ Briefing & dinner Feb 4 – Discover Conakry ■ National Museum & Grand Mosque Feb 5 – Conakry Marathon ■ 5:30 AM Start – Conakry Marathon ■■ Closing ceremony dinner Feb 6 – Departure from Conakry ■ Breakfast & airport transfers

Feb 01, 2026 Marathon 5:30 AM
Free
Closed

Race-day weather

Conditions on February 1, 2026 — historical Open-Meteo data.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (recorded on race day) 25.2° / Maximum temperature (recorded on race day) 29.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (recorded on race day) 25.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (recorded on race day) 36.8°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (recorded on race day)
14.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (recorded on race day)
0.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (recorded on race day)
79.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on February 1, 2026 (GMT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on February 1, 2026 (GMT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 43m

The sun rises at 7:16 AM and sets at 7:00 PM local time (GMT) in Conakry on February 1, 2026 — 11h 43m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)

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