Course & Elevation

The marathon winds through Mahé's scenic coastal and mountain terrain, featuring stunning Indian Ocean vistas, lush tropical vegetation, and charming creole villages. Runners ascend through the central highlands with rewarding downhill sections offering breathtaking views of the archipelago. The course emphasizes sustainability with water stations using recycled materials and minimal environmental impact.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

Weather

Temperature 28°C

Humidity 78%

Rain Chance 45%

Warm tropical climate with moderate humidity and occasional brief showers. Strong trade winds provide cooling relief during the race, typical for the austral summer season.

Mahé

Race Lore

A New Addition to the Calendar

2015 Origin

Launched in 2015, the Seychelles Eco-Friendly Marathon is one of the newer races on the circuit. Despite its youth, it has quickly built a reputation in Mahé, attracting runners drawn to its scenic routes and the energy of an event still finding its identity.

Running Through a Postcard

Course

The Seychelles Eco-Friendly Marathon route is one of those courses where runners forget their pace and reach for their phones. The scenery through Mahé and its surroundings has earned this race a reputation as one of the most photogenic in Africa.

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Registration

Registration Opens November

Registration Closes January

Entry Cost SCR 750-950

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Fun Facts

▸ The race is the only marathon in Seychelles and celebrates the nation's commitment to environmental conservation with 100% carbon-neutral operations.
▸ Runners experience the unique biodiversity of the Seychelles Islands, home to species found nowhere else on Earth, including the endangered Seychelles magpie-robin.
▸ February is the warmest month in Seychelles, with ocean temperatures around 30°C, making it ideal for tropical trail running.
▸ The marathon supports local conservation initiatives, with race proceeds funding marine protected areas and endemic bird species preservation projects.

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