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Great Ethiopian Run International 10km
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
10 km
City RunFestive
ETCountry Running Calendar
Running Calendar Ethiopia: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events
12 verified events (12 confirmed dates) and 45 races in Ethiopia with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events1212 confirmed dates
Competitions45Races & courses
Distances0.9 - 125 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Anass ERRIHANI · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Fab5669 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Treg Simien Trail
Gonder, Ethiopia
March 9, 2029 to March 18, 2029Date confirmed
125 km
High AltitudeCastles+7
Photo: Javid Nikpour / Mehr News Agency · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningTrail Running
Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers
Angers, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km+6
Nature & Off-RoadPublic Park+4
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail de Plaintel
Plaintel, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
42 km25 km12 km6.5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCharity Run
Photo: Jörg Braukmann · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise
Saint-Quentin, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km2 km950 m
City RunKids & Youth Races+1
Photo: Kris Sliver · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningNordic Walking
Olsztyn Independence Run
Olsztyn, Poland
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km5 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+2
Photo: marek7400 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningNordic Walking
Gdynia Independence Run
Gdynia, Poland
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
10 km1.92 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+3
Photo: Moahim · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Le Trail de la Saint Martin
Saint-Martin-de-Londres, France
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
18 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2026 | Great Ethiopian Run International 10km | Addis Abeba, Addis Abeba, ET | Road Running | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers | Angers, Pays de la Loire, FR | Road RunningTrail Running | 10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Trail de Plaintel | Plaintel, Brittany, FR | Trail Running | 42 km25 km12 km6.5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Les Boucles Saint-Quentinoise | Saint-Quentin, Hauts-de-France, FR | Road Running | 10 km5 km2 km950 m |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Olsztyn Independence Run | Olsztyn, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, PL | Road RunningNordic Walking | 10 km5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Gdynia Independence Run | Gdynia, Pomerania Voivodeship, PL | Road RunningNordic Walking | 10 km1.92 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Le Trail de la Saint Martin | Saint-Martin-de-Londres, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 18 km10 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Independence Run in Police | Police, West Pomerania Voivodeship, PL | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 10 km5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | SoliMada Trail |  Antsirabe, Vakinankaratra Region, MG | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 125 km106 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Wrocław Independence Run with a Mustache | Wrocław, Lower Silesia Voivodeship, PL | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Independence Run in Kielce | Kielce, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, PL | Road Running | 10 km1.92 km |
March 2029
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2029 - Mar 18, 2029 | Treg Simien Trail | Gonder, Amhara Region, ET | Trail Running | 125 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of Ethiopia in africa is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 45 individual races, including 12 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Nordic Walking. Key host locations include Addis Abeba, Gonder, Angers, and Plaintel. Notable events in the selection include Great Ethiopian Run International 10km, Treg Simien Trail, and Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers.
Race distances span from 0.9 km to 125 km, reaching up to +6,000 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 45 individual races in Ethiopia. A total of 12 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Great Ethiopian Run International 10km, Treg Simien Trail, and Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'Angers.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Ethiopia?
Events in Ethiopia focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Nordic Walking. Course distances range from 0.9 km entry-level races up to 125 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Addis Abeba, Gonder, Angers, and Plaintel.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Ethiopia?
The most selective courses in Ethiopia climb up to +6,000 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 Ethiopia?
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.
