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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.

Sunday, 2 August 2026 Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium, Arusha, Tanzania
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Race day · 2026
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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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5K
Family & fun run
10K
Community run
21K
Endurance run
Upcoming events

Race calendar

All events leading up to and including the inaugural Red Cross Marathon Arusha.

Red Cross Marathon Arusha — Inaugural Edition

Open
Sunday, 2 August 2026
Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium, Arusha, Tanzania
5K10K21K
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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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Partners

Our sponsors

Founding partners powering the inaugural Red Cross Marathon Arusha. Your support funds humanitarian programs across Tanzania.

Main Sponsor
Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) — Main Sponsor

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

Dora Samson Mushi
Chairperson
Prince Kweka
Marketing Lead
Kelvin
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.

info@redcrossmarathonarusha.tz
+255 27 254 8000
Tanzania Red Cross — Arusha Branch
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Frequent questions

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