Festival Spirit
More Than a Race
The Yaoundé Cultural Marathon (YCM) is not only about running — it is about celebration, identity, and joy. The finish line does not mark the end of the event but the beginning of a cultural carnival that brings together thousands of people in one shared experience.
A Carnival Atmosphere
When the race concludes, the city transforms into a festival ground filled with:
- - Live music performances featuring Cameroon’s finest artists
- - Regional dance and cultural showcases
- - Fashion parades celebrating traditional attire like the Toghu
- - Craft exhibitions where artisans display handmade treasures
- - Gastronomy corners offering flavors from Cameroon’s diverse regions
The marathon is the heartbeat, but the festival is the rhythm that unites everyone.
A Platform for Creativity
YCM serves as a stage for Cameroonian creatives — musicians, designers, dancers, chefs, and artisans. It gives them direct exposure to both national and international audiences. For many, this festival will be the biggest opportunity of the year to showcase their talent.
Unity Through Celebration
The festival spirit ensures that even those who don’t run are still part of the event. Families, communities, tourists, and partners all gather to celebrate, reinforcing the marathon’s mission: unity through culture and sport.
Why It Matters
Events like the Rio Carnival or the Great Ethiopian Run show that festivals create identity, pride, and economic growth. With YCM, Cameroon will not only host a marathon but also an annual cultural carnival that will attract global attention and strengthen national pride.
Join the Celebration
Whether you run or not, the Yaoundé Cultural Marathon Festival is for you. Come dance, cheer, eat, and celebrate what it means to be Cameroonian.
👉 Celebrate with us. Be part of the festival.
👉 Celebrate with us. Be part of the festival.
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
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The Yaoundé Cultural Marathon (YCM) is a groundbreaking festival that unites sport, culture, and community. It is the first marathon in the world designed not only as a race but as a living cultural celebration — where runners, artists, musicians, and communities come together to showcase the best of Cameroon.
Contact Info
- Rue Eglise Saint Marc, Opposite Saint Joseph. Biyemassi, Rond Point Express, Yaoundé, Cameroon
- +1 (281) 728-6247, +237 79139635
- info@runyaounde.com
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