Running With Meaning
The Yaoundé Cultural Marathon (YCM) is not just a race or a festival — it is a platform for social transformation. Every kilometer run, every step walked, and every celebration at the finish line is tied to causes that matter for Cameroon’s future.
Championing Autism Awareness
Autism is often misunderstood and underrepresented in Africa. YCM shines a spotlight on children and families living with autism, helping to build acceptance, awareness, and advocacy. By making autism visible on a national stage, the marathon brings compassion and understanding into the heart of society.
Promoting Inclusive Education
Education is a cornerstone of Cameroon’s development agenda. YCM supports inclusive education, ensuring that children of all abilities, backgrounds, and learning needs are given equal opportunities. The event aligns with national goals by creating awareness and raising support for schools and teachers to embrace every learner.
Empowering Youth & Women
The marathon festival provides young people and women with opportunities to:
- - Volunteer in organizational roles
- - Showcase creative talents in music, art, and fashion
- - Build small businesses around the event (vendors, catering, crafts)
This creates a platform for entrepreneurship, skills development, and empowerment at the community level.
Why It Matters
By embedding social purpose at its core, YCM ensures the marathon is not just entertainment but impact with intention. It becomes a festival where running meets responsibility, connecting culture and sport to the broader mission of building a fairer, more inclusive Cameroon.
Be Part of the Change
Every participant, sponsor, and spectator contributes to this mission. When you join YCM, you are not only running for yourself — you are running for a child, a family, a community, and a cause.
👉 Run with purpose. Run for inclusion. Run for change.
👉 Run with purpose. Run for inclusion. Run for change.
Push for the First Celebration
The Yaoundé Cultural Marathon is on course to make history as Cameroon’s first cultural marathon festival. Together, we can turn this vision into a national tradition that unites communities, boosts tourism, and inspires the world.
Building Cameroon’s Signature Festival
The Yaoundé Cultural Marathon is more than a race — it is Cameroon’s chance to establish a national festival that blends sport, culture, and unity. With your support, we can create a legacy that strengthens pride at home and positions Cameroon on the global stage of sports tourism.
Now is the time to invest in a project that will inspire generations
