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Race A
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Race B
Race A
Lusaka Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race B
Kigali Peace Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race A
Lusaka Marathon
Lusaka, Zambia
Race B
Kigali Peace Marathon
Kigali, Rwanda
Date
Expected July 2027
Expected May 2027
Month
Jul
May
Location
🇿🇲 Lusaka, Zambia
🇷🇼 Kigali, Rwanda
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
▲
155 m
580 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Winter · Africa
Spring · Africa
Race-day temp.
11–21°C
17–24°C
Conditions
Zambian dry season — cool, dry, excellent conditions
East African short dry season — clear mornings, possible afternoon cloud
Humidity
30–50%
55–70%
Wind
5–15 km/h
5–15 km/h
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