Seychelles will be hosting its fifth edition of the Seychelles Eco-Friendly Marathon that will convene at the Beau Vallon Bay area, on February 24th, 2013. (This event is held every last Sunday of February)

The Seychelles Eco-Friendly Marathon is affiliated to AIMS (Association of International Marathon and Distance Races), which promotes road running worldwide and attracts large crowds of participants each year.

The race will start at 0700 hrs at Beau Vallon Bay, the same place where the runners will also be crossing the finishing line.

Participants have the option of choosing from the Full Course (42.195 km), the Half Course (21.0975 km) or the less vigorous course of the 10 km race, 5 km race and the 10 km Walk.

Start: Beau Vallon
Finish: Beau Vallon

Course:

Beau Vallon - Bel - Ombre - Beau Vallon - Glacis - Machabee - North East Point - Anse Etoile - La Bastille - English River - 5th June Ave - Bois de Rose - Turn opposite Geant Casino - Francis Rachel - Clock Tower - Independence Avenue - 5th June and back to Beau Vallon via Anse Etoile - Glacis.

As customary every year, the Korean Gala Dinner will take place on the evening of or Sunday 24th February @ 1930 hrs, at Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Beach Resort & Casino, Mahé, where an assortment of Korean dishes can be savored and winners of Seychelles Eco-Friendly Marathon will be presented with their prizes.