🇹🇿Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Expected August 2027
Expected August 2027
Date not yet confirmedEstimated from the usual calendar slot. Last edition: Aug 2, 2026.
75 melevation gain
Open entry
Dates and entry details change. Confirm with the organiser before you book.
PB potential
Technical or hilly — come for the experience, not the time
Beginner friendly
Suitable for beginners with solid training
Dar es Salaam's marathon is East Africa's coastal counterpart to Nairobi's highland race — a hot, flat course through Tanzania's economic capital along the Indian Ocean waterfront. The route runs along the Msasani Peninsula's upmarket beach district, through the city centre past Askari Monument, through the Kariakoo market's extraordinary density of commerce, along the harbour waterfront, and past State House. August is the cool dry season for Dar es Salaam — temperatures of 23–28°C are warm but the humidity drops compared to the wet season, and the Indian Ocean breeze provides some relief. The race attracts runners from across East Africa alongside international participants visiting Tanzania for Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, and the Serengeti.
Temperature
22–28°C
Humidity
60–72%
Conditions
East African coastal winter — warm with Indian Ocean breeze
Wind
15–25 km/h Indian Ocean trade wind
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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