Practical Info

Practical Information

Everything you need to know to prepare your participation in the Meknès International Half Marathon 2026.

Participant Guide

Prepare Your Race

Registration

  • Register on RBM Sports (rbmsports.com)
  • Early Bird pricing until 31 December 2025
  • Medical certificate less than one year old required
  • ID required when collecting your bib
  • Bib transfers not permitted

Participant Kit

  • Race bib with timing chip (Finisherlynx)
  • Official technical t-shirt
  • Exclusive finisher medal 21 km and 10 km
  • Official race bag
  • Race programme
  • Refreshment vouchers at the finish

Refreshments

  • 21 km: water every 2.5 km (8 stations)
  • 10 km: water at km 3, 5 and 8
  • Energy drinks at km 10 and 17 (21 km)
  • Showers and changing rooms at the finish
  • Doctors and physiotherapists on the course

Safety & Health

  • Medical service along the entire course
  • Ambulances at strategic points
  • Emergency doctor at the finish line
  • First aid post at the race village
  • Time limit: 3h30 (21 km), 2h (10 km)
  • Sweep bus for runners over the limit

Access & Transport

  • Start/Finish: Sahrij Souani (Agdal Basin)
  • Free parking nearby (signposted)
  • Shuttles from Meknès train station
  • Secure changing rooms at race village
  • Free baggage storage during the race

Awards

  • Top 10 men and women (21 km): prize money
  • Top 3 per age category: trophies
  • Top 3 10 km men and women: trophies
  • Best Moroccan runner award
  • Special prize for largest team
  • Prize ceremony at 1:00 PM
Schedule

Event Agenda

Day −1 — Saturday (Eve of Race)
14h00
Bib collection opensRace Village, Sahrij Souani
15h00
Race Village & ExhibitorsSports equipment, nutrition
18h00
Press conferenceMeknès City Hall
20h00
Bib collection closesFinal deadline
Race Day — Sunday 31 May
6h30
Race Village opensRunner welcome
7h30
Group warm-upSports animators
9h00
10 km startPopular Run
9h00
21 km startInternational Half Marathon
11h30
Finisher medal ceremonyContinuous at the finish line
13h00
Prize ceremonyMain stage
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Registration stays open until 48 hours before the race. Places are limited to 4,500 participants. Early Bird pricing is available until 31 December 2025.

Yes, a medical certificate confirming no contraindication to competitive running, dated less than one year ago, is required. It will be checked when you collect your bib.

No, bib transfers are not allowed. The bib is personal and can only be used by the registered participant.

The minimum age for the 21 km is 18. For the 10 km popular run, the minimum age is 16 (with parental consent). There is no upper age limit.

Timing is done by an electronic chip integrated into the bib. Net time is recorded. Results are published in real time on the official website.

Yes, free baggage storage is available at the race village. Simply present your bib to drop off your bag.

Ready to take on the challenge?

Register now through the official RBM Sports platform

Register — 21 km Register — 10 km