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Race A
Great Ethiopian Run — Addis Ababa Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race B
Kigali Peace Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race A
Great Ethiopian Run — Addis Ababa Marathon
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Race B
Kigali Peace Marathon
Kigali, Rwanda
Date
Nov 15, 2026
Expected May 2027
Month
Nov
May
Location
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
🇷🇼 Kigali, Rwanda
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
▲
390 m
580 m
PB potential
Beginner friendly
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Open
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Season
Autumn · Africa
Spring · Africa
Race-day temp.
13–22°C
17–24°C
Conditions
Ethiopian post-rainy dry season — crisp and clear at altitude
East African short dry season — clear mornings, possible afternoon cloud
Humidity
40–55%
55–70%
Wind
10–20 km/h highland variable
5–15 km/h
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