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Running Calendar Races in Africa: Countries, Regions & Events

171 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 542 races in Races in Africa with course maps and elevation profiles.

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Events17136 confirmed dates
Competitions542Races & courses
Distances1 - 1,130 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+7,187 m D+Course elevation profile

Countries in this Region

AlgeriaAlgeria6BeninBenin2BotswanaBotswana1Cape VerdeCape Verde5ChadChad2DjiboutiDjibouti1DRCDRC1EgyptEgypt11EthiopiaEthiopia2GabonGabon2GambiaGambia1GhanaGhana1KenyaKenya7MadagascarMadagascar5MauritaniaMauritania1MauritiusMauritius3MayotteMayotte2MoroccoMorocco41NamibiaNamibia1NigeriaNigeria3RéunionRéunion22RwandaRwanda3São Tomé and PríncipeSão Tomé and Príncipe1SenegalSenegal6SeychellesSeychelles2Sierra LeoneSierra Leone1South AfricaSouth Africa26TanzaniaTanzania5TunisiaTunisia4UgandaUganda2ZimbabweZimbabwe1

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November 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Nov 11, 2026SoliMada TrailAntsirabe, Vakinankaratra Region, MG
Trail RunningWalking & Hiking
125 km106 km
Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026Ultra X MoroccoOuarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet, MA
Trail Running
110 km50 km25 km
Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026RMB Ultra-trail Cape TownCape Town, Western Cape, ZA
Trail Running
163 km99.1 km56.7 km34.5 km
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026Marrakech-Agafay TrailMarrakesh, Marrakech-Safi, MA
Mountain BikingTrail Running
83 km60 km42 km31 km
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026ATLAS GRAN FONDOTaroudannt, Souss Massa, MA
Road CyclingGravel Biking
160 km120 km80 km40 km
Nov 21, 2026El Gouna Half MarathonEl Gouna, Rotes Meer, EG
Road Running
21.1 km10 km5 km1 km
Nov 22, 2026947 Ride JoburgJohannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
Road Cycling
97 km
Nov 22, 2026Great Ethiopian Run International 10kmAddis Abeba, Addis Abeba, ET
Road Running
10 km
Nov 25, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026The MungaBloemfontein NU, Freistaat, ZA
Mountain Biking
1130 km
Nov 29, 2026Soweto MarathonJohannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
Nov 29, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026Kadiouk Trail CasamancaZiguinchor, Ziguinchor Region, SN
Trail Running
120 km60 km

December 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Dec 5, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026Pharaohs Pyramids TrailCairo, Cairo, EG
Trail RunningWalking & Hiking
69 km46 km

Events by Month

January97February93March163April231May205June159July73August50September93October117November245December158

Overview & Route Character

The world region of Races in Africa is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 171 public events and 542 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Antsirabe, Ouarzazate, Cape Town, and Marrakesh. Notable events in the selection include SoliMada Trail, Ultra X Morocco, and RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town.

Race distances span from 1 km to 1,130 km, reaching up to +7,187 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Africa includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many running events and races take place in Races in Africa?

RunningCompass currently lists 171 verified events with 542 individual races in Races in Africa. A total of 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include SoliMada Trail, Ultra X Morocco, and RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town.

What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Africa?

Events in Races in Africa focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 1,130 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Antsirabe, Ouarzazate, Cape Town, and Marrakesh.

What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Africa?

The most selective courses in Races in Africa climb up to +7,187 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.

How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in Africa?

The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.

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