Saturday 14 November 2026 · Lusaka, Zambia
The Heartbeat
of Zambia
Run the Capital. Experience Zambia. Create Your Legacy.
Join thousands of runners from Zambia and across the world for the 2026 Lusaka Marathon — an unforgettable celebration of sport, culture, community and endurance.
Early-bird offer
Register for K399 until 31 August 2026 — K450 after (save K51)
42.2km
Full Marathon
4races
One start line
K110k
Prize money
6:15hrs
Course limit
Race Categories
Choose your race
From your first 5km to the full 42.2 — there's a start line for everyone.
Why Run Lusaka?
Experience Africa's warmest marathon
Whether you're chasing a personal best, qualifying for your next marathon, walking your first 5K, or supporting a worthy cause, the Lusaka Marathon welcomes everyone.
World-Class Race Organisation
Professional timing, certified routes, hydration stations and experienced volunteers.
Safe & Scenic Course
Run through some of Lusaka's most iconic roads and landmarks.
Official Finisher Medal
Every finisher receives a beautifully designed commemorative medal.
Premium Race Pack
Receive your official race bib, event shirt and participant goodies.
International Competition
Compete alongside elite athletes from Zambia and around the world.
Community Spirit
Feel the incredible energy from spectators, entertainment zones and volunteers.
One City. One Finish Line. Endless Memories.
Run Lusaka · Clean City, Caring City
The Clean Lusaka Compound Challenge
The Lusaka Marathon is more than a race — in 2026 it powers a city-wide clean-up. Neighbourhoods across Lusaka compete to become cleaner, greener and healthier, and the winning compound is celebrated at the Lusaka Marathon on Race Day, 14 November 2026.
Learn about the challengeA ring-fenced share of every race entry fee funds the winning compound's prize — so when you run the Lusaka Marathon, you help clean the city too.
7
Compounds
10–12
Weeks
1
Winner
Clean Lusaka Founding Partner
Trade Kings Group — Main Partner
Trade Kings Group leads the Clean Lusaka pillar as Founding Partner — a commitment that spans three distinct roles across Run Lusaka 2026 and makes the Group one of the movement's most significant partners.
See the partnershipEvent Day
Race morning
Gun starts are staggered by category. The start area opens at 05:00 — arrive early.
- 05:00
Start area opens (participants with bibs only)
- 05:30
42km Full Marathon — gun start
- 05:45
21km Half Marathon — gun start
- 06:00
10km Road Race — gun start
- 06:15
5km Fun Run & Walk — gun start
Course time limit: 6 hours 15 minutes. Full event-day guide →
Event Day Highlights
Moments from race day
The energy, the effort and the celebration — a glimpse of what makes the Lusaka Marathon unforgettable.
Corporate Teams
Running as a company?
Register your whole team in one place. Add participants through a private dashboard, receive a single invoice, and pay by bank transfer — no cards needed.
Corporate Registration
