Africa’s Largest E-Mobility Player, Spiro, Drives Douala Marathon Partnership
Spiro is a major partner for the 8th edition of the International Douala Marathon, a premier sporting event set to gather over 3,000 participants from Cameroon and numerous countries worldwide. Scheduled between November 29-30, 2025, this edition, themed “The Marathon at the Heart of Communities,” underscores a commitment to excellence, international certification, and promoting health for all.
By partnering with this event, Spiro reaffirms its dedication to public health, social connection, and sustainable mobility. The company will showcase its electric transport solutions through a dedicated exhibition of its electric motorcycles and bicycles at the marathon village.
Sustainable Mobility for Communities
Over the two days of the marathon, participants, officials, and visitors will have the opportunity to discover and test-ride Spiro’s electric two-wheeler models. This provides a tangible way for the company to raise public awareness regarding the challenges of the energy transition, the reduction of $\text{CO}_2$ emissions, and access to more affordable mobility.
The goal is to demonstrate the possibility of combining athletic performance, quality of life, and environmental protection, by placing communities at the center of this movement.
According to Alain Guy-Etoundi, Head of Spiro Cameroon, this partnership is a natural fit for the company’s vision:
“Spiro’s sponsorship of the International Douala Marathon reflects our conviction in the transformative power of sport, which is capable of uniting communities and inspiring healthier lifestyles. This event is both a celebration of endurance and excellence, and an ideal platform to highlight innovation and sustainability,” he emphasized.
He added that the presence of Spiro’s electric motorcycles and bicycles at the marathon illustrates the company’s commitment to supporting Cameroon’s move towards cleaner mobility:
“By exhibiting our electric vehicles, we aim to demonstrate Spiro’s dedication to sustainable mobility in Cameroon. Just as the marathon symbolizes resilience and progress, our solutions embody innovation serving healthier communities and a cleaner environment.”
A Major Event on the Cameroonian Sports Calendar
Year after year, the International Douala Marathon establishes itself as a must-attend event on the national sports calendar. It attracts professional runners, amateurs, sports associations, businesses, and families in a festive atmosphere that transcends mere competition.
With Spiro’s backing and the integration of the sustainable mobility theme, the 2025 edition aims to achieve a new level of impact, making the marathon not only a test of endurance but also a showcase for innovation and civic commitment.
About Spiro
Spiro is the largest electric mobility operator in Africa and runs the continent’s most extensive network of battery swap stations, operating across eight countries. The company’s ambition is to transform African economies by replacing costly, fossil fuel-dependent transport with affordable, accessible electric mobility solutions that are manufactured locally in Africa, by Africans, for Africa and the rest of the world.
To date, Spiro has already facilitated over half a billion kilometers traveled without $\text{CO}_2$ emissions, completed more than 25 million battery swaps, and deployed over 1,555 swap stations, with more than 65,000 motorcycles currently in circulation. Spiro remains firmly dedicated to providing local, reliable, and scalable electric mobility solutions tailored to African realities.
