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Running races in Africa

Compare running races across Africa and choose where to compete next. Compare 49 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.

Upcoming running events include marathons, 10K races, 5K races, half marathons, ultramarathons and 100K races.

Events to explore include King Sneferu Pyramids Challenge, KPMG Ebene City Run and aQuelle Jacaranda City Challenge.

Narrow your search to South Africa, Angola and Morocco, or browse the other locations below.

248 listed events · 49 with upcoming dates · 4 upcoming featured races

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Upcoming running races

49 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.

Featured races in Africa

AthRecs editorial selections and events recorded in major or final series. These are also included by date in the calendar above.

Race archive

Past races and previous editions

Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.

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Algeria9 recorded eventsAngola46 recorded eventsBotswana4 recorded eventsCongo - Brazzaville1 recorded eventsDjibouti3 recorded eventsEgypt3 recorded eventsEthiopia15 recorded eventsGabon4 recorded eventsGhana2 recorded eventsKenya24 recorded eventsMadagascar1 recorded eventsMauritius8 recorded eventsMorocco31 recorded eventsNamibia1 recorded eventsNigeria5 recorded eventsRwanda2 recorded eventsSierra Leone1 recorded eventsSouth Africa63 recorded eventsTanzania10 recorded eventsTunisia4 recorded eventsUganda3 recorded eventsZambia6 recorded eventsZimbabwe2 recorded events

Choosing a race in Africa

The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Cape Town (6), Casablanca (3), Addis Ababa (2). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.

Questions about running races in Africa

Which running races are coming up in Africa?

King Sneferu Pyramids Challenge is listed for 23 October 2026. KPMG Ebene City Run is listed for 23 October 2026 (entry closed). aQuelle Jacaranda City Challenge is listed for 24 October 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.

What running distances are listed in Africa?

Look for marathons, 10K races, 5K races, half marathons, ultramarathons and 100K races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.

Where can I find race entry details for Africa?

Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.

Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?

Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.