Red Cross Marathon Arusha — Inaugural Edition
Open Saturday, 5 July 2026
Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium, Arusha, Tanzania
5K10K25K
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First Edition · Inaugural Race
Red Cross
Marathon
Arusha
Run For Health, Run For Humanity
Be part of history — join us for the very first Red Cross Marathon Arusha.
Saturday, 5 July 2026 Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium, Arusha, Tanzania
Race starts in
29
Days
15
Hours
48
Minutes
16
Seconds
1,000
Runner goal · first edition
3
Race categories
05.07
Race day · 2026
1st
Inaugural edition
Our mission
More than a race
Every kilometre you run helps the Tanzania Red Cross deliver emergency response, blood services, and community health programs across the country. The inaugural Red Cross Marathon Arusha unites elite athletes, weekend runners, and first-timers for one cause: humanity.
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Family & fun run
10K
Community run
25K
Endurance run
Upcoming events
Race calendar
All events leading up to and including the inaugural Red Cross Marathon Arusha.
Pre-Race Training Run
Coming Soon Saturday, 13 June 2026
Themi Hill Trail, Arusha
5K10K
Junior Red Cross Mini Run
Coming Soon Sunday, 21 June 2026
Arusha Secondary Grounds
2K5K
First Edition Registration
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Founding partners powering the inaugural Red Cross Marathon Arusha. Your support funds humanitarian programs across Tanzania.
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Become a founding sponsor
Be part of the very first Red Cross Marathon Arusha. Founding sponsors receive permanent recognition in the inaugural edition's legacy.
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Results coming soon
Results will be published here after the inaugural race. Drop your email to get notified the moment they're live.
About the race
Run For Health, Run For Humanity
Our mission
The Tanzania Red Cross Society works to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it is found. From emergency response and blood services to community health and disaster preparedness, our volunteers serve millions across the country every year.
Why a marathon?
Arusha — the gateway to the Serengeti and home to Mount Meru — is one of East Africa's most iconic running destinations. We created the Red Cross Marathon Arusha to turn that natural beauty into a force for good: every bib funds humanitarian work, and every kilometre carries a story of hope.
The inaugural edition
2026 marks the very first Red Cross Marathon Arusha — a milestone for our movement in Tanzania. Born from a partnership between the Arusha branch, local athletics clubs, and dedicated volunteers, this inaugural race lays the foundation for what we hope becomes an annual tradition uniting runners and the Red Cross mission for years to come.
Organizing committee
Dr. Neema Mushi
Race Director
James Olekambaine
Operations Lead
Grace Kileo
Volunteer Coordinator
Samuel Mollel
Medical & Safety
Fatma Hassan
Community Outreach
Daniel Mbise
Sponsorships
Get in touch
Contact us
Questions about the inaugural race, sponsorship, or volunteering? Send us a message.
hello@redcrossmarathonarusha.tz
+255 27 254 8000
Tanzania Red Cross — Arusha Branch
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