21.1 km in the heart of Brazzaville.
SMIB 2026 offers a route through the heart of Brazzaville, bringing together amateur runners, seasoned athletes and international elites around a shared goal: a powerful sporting experience in the Congolese capital.
With a start at 10am from Boulevard Alfred Raoul, this new edition continues a tradition that has become a must-attend event for Congolese sport.
The essentials at a glance.
| Start | 10am |
|---|---|
| Location | Boulevard Alfred Raoul |
| Finish | Boulevard Alfred Raoul |
| Distance | Half-marathon (21.1 km) |
| Registration | Online, SNPC stations, SMIB village |
| Aid stations | Km 5, km 7.5, km 20 and finish |
| Time limit | — |
Illustrative route map.
21.1 km loop through the main monuments. Final route will be announced by the organization before the race.
The route, point by point.
Route checkpoints will be published soon.
Everything about the race.
Elite / Pro
Licensed runners, official ranking. 4-digit bib number.
Amateur
Any adult. 4-digit bib number.
Documents
Approval e-mail containing the QR code + ID at kit pickup.
Time limit
3h 30min after start. After that, refreshments stop.
Aid stations
5 official points at km 5, 10, 12, 15, 18: water, isotonic, fruits, gels.
Awards
Top 3 M/W elites: prize + trophy. All finishers: finisher medal + t-shirt.