Sporting Event · Festivals & Events
Great Ethiopian Run
Africa’s largest road race, founded in 2001 by the legendary Haile Gebrselassie and held every November in the streets of Addis Ababa.
- Best Time
- Mid to late November
- Suggested Stay
- 1 day
- Altitude
- 2,355 m (Addis Ababa)
- Region
- Festivals & Events
Why We Go
Run 10 km at 2,400 metres with tens of thousands of Ethiopians each November.
Haile Gebrselassie, Peter Middlebrook and Abi Masefield conceived the race after the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and its first edition in 2001 attracted 10,000 runners. It has since grown to tens of thousands of participants, with a 5 km women-only race as well.
Elite athletes such as Kenenisa Bekele and Tirunesh Dibaba have raced here, but for most participants the altitude and atmosphere are the real challenge. We can arrange registration and combine the run with a tour.
Highlights
- The international 10 km road race
- A sea of runners in the same coloured T-shirt
- Music, dancing and celebration along the route
- A chance to spot Ethiopia’s future champions
Plan This Destination
Build Great Ethiopian Run into your journey
Nothing here is fixed. Tell us how long you have and what else you want to see, and our team will plan the route, including the flights, the guides and the hours that matter.
Let’s Plan Your Ethiopian Adventure
Tell us a little about your travel plans. We’ll help you create a journey that suits your interests.
Discover Ethiopia. Experience the Extraordinary!
Speak to someone who has been there this season
Our guides travel these routes all year. Ask about road conditions, festival dates or the best time to visit. You will get a straight answer.
Or call us directly on +251 912 039405