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1 5K Running Route in Dakar
Generate Art Routes in Dakar1 running route in Dakar sits in the 5K band (3–7 km). It covers 4.8 km with 12 m of climbing.
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1 5K Running Route in Dakar
| Preview | Route | Elevation Loss | Map | Run in app | Video | Reviews | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 km | 12 m | 10 m | Preview | - |
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Running 5K in Dakar
Using these routes for 5K training
Anything between 3 and 7 km works for a 5K block. Use the shorter loops for interval sessions where you want to repeat the same stretch, and the 6–7 km options as easy recovery runs.
Picking by elevation
Flat routes give you repeatable splits, which matters when you are chasing a time. Routes with more climbing are better as strength sessions — expect to run 20–40 seconds per kilometre slower for the same effort.
When to run
January to May: average highs of 25–28°C and about 1 mm of rain a month (Open-Meteo historical archive 2020-2024).
Where locals run: Parc forestier et zoologique de Hann, Foyer de Charité, Place de l'Obélisque.
Frequently asked
- Where is the flattest 5K route in Dakar?
- 4,55 Km Dakar Terrou Bi is the flattest option listed here, at 4.8 km with 12 m of climb.
- When is the best time of year to run in Dakar?
- January to May: average highs of 25–28°C and about 1 mm of rain a month (Open-Meteo historical archive 2020-2024).