Mount Cameroon Race of Hope

The Mount Cameroon Race of Hope — La Course de l'Espoir — is Africa's most legendary mountain race. First held in 1973, this grueling 42km course takes runners from the Molyko Sports Complex in Buea to the summit of Mount Cameroon (4,095m) and back — a total elevation gain of over 4,000 meters through tropical rainforest, volcanic rock, and alpine terrain. 31st Edition Results (Feb 21, 2026): 🥇 Men's Winner: Hamadou Bi Ibrahim — 4h 24min 42s 🥇 Women's Winner: Wirba Destiny Grace — 5h 22min 11s 600+ runners competed Race Facts: Established: 1973 Edition: 31st (2026) Distance: 42 km (round trip) Summit Altitude: 4,095m Elevation Gain: ~4,000m Terrain: Tropical rainforest → volcanic rock → alpine Prize Money: 10,000,000 FCFA (winner per category) Participants (2026): 600+ runners Organizer: Government of Cameroon / SW Regional League of Athletics Test Race Date: January 24, 2026 Mount Cameroon is the highest peak in West and Central Africa and an active volcano — making this one of the most extreme mountain races on Earth.

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