Casablanca Marathon 2026

The 17th edition of the Casablanca Marathon was held on October 25, 2026, featuring approximately 15,000 participants from 60 countries. Prior to the event, organizers announced that the marathon and half-marathon had earned the World Athletics Elite label, meeting international standards for course certification and sporting supervision. The event also introduced a mobile application for real-time GPS tracking and the ‘Challenge 421’ initiative to assist walkers with disabilities.

During the competition, Kenyan athletes achieved major victories in the full marathon categories. Daniel Kiprono Sang set a new men’s course record with a time of 2:06:41, followed by compatriot Edwin Kiprop Kiptoo in second and Ethiopia’s Mandefro Workineh Tadese in third. In the women’s full marathon, Ethiopia’s Ayalew Bere took first place in 2:25:21, ahead of Morocco’s Soukaina Atanane and Kenya’s Gladys Cherop Longari.

Moroccan runners performed strongly in the half-marathon events. Fatiha Asmid secured first place in the women’s race with a time of 1:07:22, leading a Moroccan podium sweep alongside Meryeme Azrour and Kaoutar Farkoussi. In the men’s half marathon, Yacoub Labquira won with a time of 1:01:21, narrowly defeating Kenya’s Shadrack Korir Kipyegon. The event, organized by the Association des Coureurs du Grand Casablanca, offered $20,000 to each marathon winner.