October 20, 2026 • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Run at the Heart of Africa

Join more than 15,000 runners at the roof of Africa for a historic day of sports, community, and national pride. Whether you are a professional athlete or running for fun, this is your chance to step onto a world-class stage.

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Days to Go

21K

Main Event

2.4K

Meters Elevation

15K

Runners

The Homecoming of Legends

Race Categories

ELITE LEVEL

21 KM HALF MARATHON

The ultimate endurance test through the historic streets of Addis Ababa.

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The 10K Speed Challenge

Start Time 06:30 AM

Cut-off 2.5 Hours

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FAMILY & KIDS RUN

Building the next generation of Ethiopian champions in a 3K safe course.

Training & Ecosystem

Get access to altitude training plans and nutrition guides developed by Olympic coaches.

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The Course Horizon

Our course takes you through the high-altitude plateau of Addis Ababa. It's a journey of grit and grace.

Peak Point

2,410M

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Hydration Hubs

22 Stations

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LIVE TRACKING ENABLED

15K+ Runners Tracked

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