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Race B
Race A
Great Ethiopian Run — Addis Ababa Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race B
Old Mutual Soweto Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race A
Great Ethiopian Run — Addis Ababa Marathon
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Race B
Old Mutual Soweto Marathon
Soweto, South Africa
Date
Nov 15, 2026
Nov 1, 2026
Month
Nov
Nov
Location
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
🇿🇦 Soweto, South Africa
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
390 m
▲
320 m
PB potential
Beginner friendly
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Open
Open
Season
Autumn · Africa
Spring · Africa
Race-day temp.
13–22°C
18–27°C
Conditions
Ethiopian post-rainy dry season — crisp and clear at altitude
Highveld spring — warm mornings, afternoon thunderstorm risk
Humidity
40–55%
40–60%
Wind
10–20 km/h highland variable
10–20 km/h
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