Great Ethiopian Run
Location
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Distance
10K
Date
November 22, 2026
in 109 days
Elevation Gain
150m
hilliest of 14 similar races
Course TypeLoop
Typical WeatherPost-rainy season, 12-22°C (54-72°F), clear skies and dry
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Africa's biggest road race and the world's highest-altitude major 10K, with 45,000 runners flooding the streets of Addis Ababa at 2,400m elevation for a carnival-like celebration of Ethiopian running culture.
What Makes This Race Special
- Africa's biggest road race
- 45,000 runners
- 2,400m altitude — world's highest major 10K
- 25th anniversary edition in 2026
- Meskel Square start/finish
- Ethiopian running legend atmosphere