As part of'Pink October, The Kechoise makes its grand return to Marrakech Friday 2 to Sunday 4 October 2026This sporting and charitable event brings together women of all ages and backgrounds around a common cause: the fight against breast cancer.
In 2025, the race brought together 550 participants coming from several countries. With its route through the heart of the city and its friendly atmosphere, it embodies the spirit of female solidarity and empowerment.
7 km in the heart of Marrakech
The start is given Koutoubia SquareThe runners notably run along the Agdal Gardenscross the Medina and reach the finish line Place des FerblantiersA route that combines sport, city discovery and collective energy, with water and fruit refreshment points.
The weekend at a glance
Friday, October 2
- 15:00 PM – 16:00 PM: Mum's Home workshop, focusing on parenting support and letting go (Place de la Koutoubia)
- 18:30 pm: Launch party, dinner and show at the Agafay Bedouin, to officially open this edition in the Agafay desert
Saturday, October 3: Partner Village, Koutoubia Square
- 08:00 AM: Shakeout Run with Hind Slaoui & Les Belles Coureuses
- 11:00 am: Boxing and taekwondo with Amal
- 12:00 PM: "The thread that connects us" with Dar Babana
- 13:00 PM: Yoga-dance and conscious movement with Alya · Lina Flow
- 14:00 PM: Mum's Home × Pink October
- 15:00 PM: Giant AEM Quiz
- 15:30 pm: Women's trek with Nahya Forever
- All day long: activities, prevention, meetings and bib collection
- 18:00 PM: Round table discussion "Women in motion, health in action", at the Dar Babana premises
Sunday, October 4: the race
- 08:00 AM: Meeting point for the runners
- 08:30 am: Start of the 7 km race, Koutoubia Square
The Partner Village
On the eve of the race, the Place de la Koutoubia is transformed into a space dedicated to sport, well-being, health, and prevention. Workshops led by coaches, professionals, associations, and partners are Free, upon registration and subject to availabilityA raffle with many prizes offered by JOMA, the official equipment supplier for the event, also sets the rhythm of the village.
An awareness space
A stand staffed by representatives of the medical profession offers a free breast palpation and awareness workshops throughout the event. On Saturday, October 3rd, the stand of theAEM (Association Together Against Breast Cancer) It also offers screening awareness, a palpation workshop and a giant true/false quiz with prizes to be won.
Godmother and guests of honor
- Douaa Lahyaoui, the official godmother of this edition, a Moroccan artist of Marrakech origin revealed by The Voice Ahla Sawtwho had performed "Allez les Lionnes", the official song of the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations
- Barbara Pastre, founder of La Montpellier Reine, a charity run/walk against breast cancer that brings together nearly 12,000 participants each year
- Alison Cavaillé, founder of Tajinebanane, a leading maternity brand
A race that supports the Dar Babana association
La Kéchoise 2026 supports theDar Babana association, for a concrete societal impact in Marrakech.
Collection of race bibs and t-shirts
The personalized race bib and the official JOMA t-shirt can be collected at the "Registration" stand in the Partner Village, Place de la Koutoubia. The electronic ticket is essential to retrieve his kit.
Practical information
- Dates: du 2 4 octobre au 2026
- Race : Sunday, October 4th, departure at 08:30 am, 7 km
- Location: Koutoubia Square, Marrakech
- Arrival: Place des Ferblantiers
- Official website: www.lakechoise.com
A sporting, supportive and festive event to run, share and go further, together.
