Race day
22
Nov 2026
Africa's Biggest Road Race.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 22 November 2026Curated listing · 19 May 2026 | Curated listing | 19 May 2026 |
| Start time | 08:00 local (Africa/Addis Ababa)Curated listing · 19 May 2026 | Curated listing | 19 May 2026 |
| Distances | 10KCurated listing · 19 May 2026 | Curated listing | 19 May 2026 |
| Location | Addis Ababa, EthiopiaCurated listing · 19 May 2026 | Curated listing | 19 May 2026 |
| Start area | Meskel Square, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaConfirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 19 May 2026 | Curated listing | 19 May 2026 |
| Entry price | ETB 200–ETB 500Curated listing · 19 May 2026 | Curated listing | 19 May 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · AIMS certifiedCurated listing · 19 May 2026 | Curated listing | 19 May 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 100 mCurated listing · 19 May 2026 | Curated listing | 19 May 2026 |
| Field size | About 45,000 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 19 May 2026 | Curated listing | 19 May 2026 |
| Organizer | Great Ethiopian RunCurated listing · 19 May 2026 | Curated listing | 19 May 2026 |
| Official website | ethiopianrun.orgOrganizer · 19 May 2026 | Organizer | 19 May 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 19 May 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 19 May 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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Africa's biggest road race with 45,000 participants in the homeland of distance running at 2,400 m altitude.
Is this race a fit?
These notes are generated from listed Sunday Marathon race facts. They are meant for shortlisting and planning, not as a replacement for official organizer instructions.
Best For
Runners comparing road race options
Great Ethiopian Run belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing 10K options around Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
Watch For
Confirm entry details before paying
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
Decision Signal
Performance claims need source checks
Great Ethiopian Run should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, loop course, certified course, 100 m elevation gain listed. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Great Ethiopian Run is currently listed for November 22, 2026, which makes the November planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface, loop course, certified course, 100 m elevation gain listed. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
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