Schedule

Race day schedule

The schedule is designed for safe runner flow, clean corral management, and a finish window aligned with major delegate schedules. Times below reflect the core race starts plus key operational windows that affect runner experience.

Start times

Runner village opens early to support check in, bag drop, warm up, and corral assembly. Start sequencing reduces congestion and supports clear decision points on course.

Time Item Notes
05:00 Runner village opens Check in support, bag drop, warm up, and corral access begins
05:30 Half Marathon start First wave. Pace corrals and category separation as defined by operator rules
06:00 10 km start Wave start based on volume. Clear split signage controls early course branching
06:00 5 km start Managed start to reduce early crowding and protect family and group participation flow
Francophonie Summit sessions typically begin at 09:00. Race operations are designed to conclude before that window to support delegate and corporate participation without schedule disruption.
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Race morning flow

Runner village Arrival, check in support, bag drop, toilets, medical access, and warm up space
Corrals Pace and category based corrals reduce congestion and improve safety at course entry
Finish chute Controlled finish with timing capture and media backdrop for clean finish experience
Results Public results publication and digital finisher certificates issued within 24 hours
Safety and medical Results FAQ

Operational windows on race day

These windows define what runners should plan around. Final cutoffs and exact times are published by the operator for the year, but the structure below reflects the intended operational posture.

Arrival window

Recommended arrival is early to reduce congestion. Runner village opens at 05:00 to support check in assistance, bag drop, and warm up.

Course open period

Course is fully marshalled with cones and barricades at turns, clear split signage for all distances, and aid stations about every 2.5 km.

Finish operations

Finish chute is designed for safe flow, timing verification, and sponsor media capture. Post finish recovery and hydration are managed inside the controlled zone.

What to expect on course

CLEAR Marathon course operations are designed for clarity and safety. Every decision point is treated as a control point to reduce wrong turns and reduce risk.

Aid stations Placed about every 2.5 km with clear visibility, controlled entry, and waste management zones
Kilometre markers Large format markers every 1 km, colour coded by distance where appropriate
Split signage Clear signage and physical barriers for Half, 10 km, and 5 km splits to prevent misrouting
Marshals Positioned before decision points with clear instruction authority and escalation protocols
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Runner preparation

Plan for early arrival, hydration, and heat management. The operator medical posture is built for response speed, but prevention and pacing remain key.