Welcome to the International Marathon Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro, the political capital of Côte d’Ivoire since 1983. Home to the world’s largest basilica, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Yamoussoukro offers unique charm and unparalleled authenticity. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the city’s beauty and dynamism, with its 42.195km route crisscrossing the city’s most beautiful arteries.This first edition of the Yamoussoukro Our Lady of Peace International Marathon is under the theme “together, let’s run for peace”. Structured around three axes – conferences and panels, an animation village culture and gastronomy called “foundy kro”, and the marathon itself – the event is entirely dedicated to the promotion of made in Côte d’Ivoire, and the know-how of our regions.We invite you to join us on the Yamoussoukro Our Lady of Peace International Marathon, and share in the union, conviviality and shared happiness of 10,000 expected athletes.