The 2nd edition of the Marathon Houet de Sidwaya is scheduled to take place on November 14, 2026, in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. The event, organized by Editions Sidwaya, is expected to draw over 2,000 runners. The marathon will feature two competitions: the "Elite nationale" for Burkinabè athletes, covering a distance of 21 kilometers, and the "Elite régionale" for the Guiriko region, covering 10 kilometers.
The marathon's committee held a press conference on November 10, 2026, to announce the event's details. According to the committee, 151 athletes have already registered for the 21-kilometer race, while 2,003 have registered for the 10-kilometer race. The registrations are still ongoing. The event's president, Jean-Marie Toé, assured that measures have been taken to ensure the safety of athletes, officials, and spectators.
The winners of the marathon will receive prizes, ranging from 300,000 to 20,000 F CFA for the top 40 competitors in the "Elite nationale" category. For the "Elite régionale" category, prizes will range from 200,000 F CFA to 10,000 F CFA for the top 40 men and women. Additionally, partners and sponsors have offered special prizes, including two motorcycles provided by APSONIC for the winners.
The 2nd edition of the Marathon Houet de Sidwaya is placed under the theme "youth and RPP: united by sports, engaged for peace." The event aims to promote social cohesion, patriotism, and peace through sports. According to the organizers, sports is a powerful tool for bringing people together and promoting solidarity, which is essential in the current context.
The event is under the patronage of the Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts, and Tourism, Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouedraogo, and the presidency of the Minister of Sports, Youth, and Employment, Annick PIKBOUGOUM/Zingué Ouattara. The event also has the moral authority of the Chief of Canton of Bobo-Dioulasso.
In addition to the marathon, Editions Sidwaya and the Bobo-Dioulasso commune are organizing a sports march on November 13, 2026, and a marathon village from November 12 to 15, 2026, at the town hall square. The event's organizers have called on the local population to participate and encourage the athletes on November 14, 2026.
Key stakeholders have expressed their gratitude to partners and personalities supporting the event. With over 2,000 expected participants, the 2nd edition of the Marathon Houet de Sidwaya is set to promote social cohesion and peace through sports.
Key points
- Over 2,000 runners are expected to participate in the 2nd edition of the Marathon Houet de Sidwaya.
- The event features two competitions: the 21-kilometer "Elite nationale" and the 10-kilometer "Elite régionale".
- The marathon's theme is "youth and RPP: united by sports, engaged for peace," aiming to promote social cohesion and peace through sports.
