9 May, 2026 • Trident College, Solwezi
Welcome to the Kansanshi Marathon!
The Kansanshi Marathon has been on an incredible journey:
2023: Kansanshi Mine made history by hosting the first World Athletics–accredited marathon in Zambia’s NorthWestern Province. With a record K400,000 prize purse, it became the biggest in Zambian running at the time.
2024: Participation grew to 1,700 runners from 22 countries, including Kenya, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. The event delivered ZAA & World Athletics–accredited 42.2km, 21.1km, and 10km races, cementing its international status.
2025: Over 2,000 runners took part, with national attention on the landmark introduction of the 5km differentlyabled category. Engagement soared, community feedback was exceptional, and the event ran safely and professionally.
2026: This year, we’re going even bigger — aiming for 2,300 runners from across Zambia and the world. New routes, global recognition, and an even stronger experience await! To celebrate growing participation from senior athletes—many proving that “60 is the new 40”—the organisers are proud to introduce a new 60+ age category with prizes for the 10 km, 21 km, and 42 km events.
5km Fun Run
Zambians & Residents: K300
International: K1,000
A non-competitive, friendly event for beginners, recreational runners, and children.. NO prizes, but you’ll still get a race bag, bib and race chip to self time your run.
5km Differently-Abled
Zambians & Residents: K300
International: K1,000
A competitive run – same route as the fun run, but with prizes. We welcome a bigger and stronger field this year.
10km
Zambians & Residents: K400
International: K1,000
The 10km run is our most popular event! This is a good intermediate distance for beginners who want to challenge themselves, or racers who want to test their pace.
Half Marathon (21km)
Zambians & Residents: K400
International: K1,000
Our 21 km run (half marathon) is a challenging but beautiful route.
Due to ongoing infrastructure and proposed large scale upgrades across Solwezi—supported by Kansanshi Mining PLC and the Solwezi Municipal Council, The 21km route will take you into the suburbs of Solwezi and away from major roads and traffic.
Marathon (42km)
Zambians & Residents: K400
International: K1,000
Our full marathon (42.2kms) is certified with World Athletics and ZAA.
It is worth noting that the 42 km marathon route will now follow a double loop of the 21 km route, ensuring safety and consistency for all athletes.
FAQ
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No swapping, no substituting, and no name changes are allowed.
This is for your safety and insurance cover — medical teams rely on your registered details in case of an emergency.
Running under someone else’s name is dangerous and against Athletics Zambia rules.
Anyone caught doing so will be disqualified and may be potentially banned from future events.
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Refunds (less a small admin fee) are available if requested before 24th April.
Email: kansanshi.events@gmail.com with your ticket, name, distance, and reason.
Thanks for understanding!
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Any substitutions, upgrades or downgrades will incur a cash payment on collection of race numbers of K50 per entry changed. This needs to be paid before the race numbers are released.
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17 yrs in the 42km, 16 yrs in the 21km.