More Than a Race. More Than a Medal. More Than a Prize.
The Yaoundé Cultural Marathon by Toghu Marathoner is Africa’s first cultural marathon, bringing together sport, culture, tourism, community, and celebration in one unforgettable experience.
Whether you are competing for the podium, running for personal achievement, representing your culture, or participating with family and friends, there is something for everyone to win.
From cash prizes and cultural awards to medals, memories, and the pride of being part of history, every participant stands to gain.
Cash Prizes
10K Cultural Race
Men
🥇 1st Place – 100,000 CFA
🥈 2nd Place – 80,000 CFA
🥉 3rd Place – 60,000 CFA
Women
🥇 1st Place – 100,000 CFA
🥈 2nd Place – 80,000 CFA
🥉 3rd Place – 60,000 CFA
5K Cultural Run
Men
🥇 1st Place – 80,000 CFA
🥈 2nd Place – 65,000 CFA
🥉 3rd Place – 50,000 CFA
Women
🥇 1st Place – 80,000 CFA
🥈 2nd Place – 65,000 CFA
🥉 3rd Place – 50,000 CFA
Veterans Category (40+)
Celebrating experience, determination, and lifelong fitness.
Men
🥇 1st Place – 50,000 CFA
🥈 2nd Place – 30,000 CFA
🥉 3rd Place – 20,000 CFA
Women
🥇 1st Place – 50,000 CFA
🥈 2nd Place – 30,000 CFA
🥉 3rd Place – 20,000 CFA
Best Cultural Attire Awards
Culture is at the heart of this marathon.
Participants are encouraged to showcase their heritage through traditional attire, cultural symbols, fabrics, and creative cultural-inspired athletic wear.
🏆 Best Cultural Attire – Male
30,000 CFA
🏆 Best Cultural Attire – Female
30,000 CFA
This category celebrates creativity, identity, and pride in our cultural heritage.
Every Participant Wins
Every registered participant receives:
✅ Official Race Bib
✅ Finisher Medal
✅ Hydration and Refreshments
✅ Medical Support
✅ Access to Race-Day Cultural Activities
✅ Professional Race Experience
✅ Participation Certificate (Digital)
✅ A Place in the History of Africa’s First Cultural Marathon
The Greatest Prize: Becoming Part of HistoryThe inaugural edition of the Yaoundé Cultural Marathon by Toghu Marathoner is more than a sporting event.
It is the beginning of a movement that seeks to promote culture, tourism, inclusion, and healthy living while positioning Cameroon on the global marathon map.
Years from now, participants will be able to say they were among the pioneers who helped launch Africa’s first cultural marathon.
That legacy cannot be measured in prize money alone.
Register Today
Registration Fees
🏃 10K Cultural Race – 5,000 CFA
🏃 5K Cultural Run – 3,500 CFA
🧒 Children’s 2K Fun Run – 2,000 CFA
1 Comment
Layu Nancy biy
Thank you to the Organizers of this race for thinking about us athletes i am please hoping we get more of you to promote sport in Cameroun thank you for creating opportunities for both categories.