The 2026 edition of the race will be held on June 13 and 14, 2026.
The Kigali International Peace Marathon, which was first introduced in 2005 with the support of President Paul Kagame, aims to promote peace through sport.
Organised by RAF in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports, the event will be staged for the 21st time this year.
The competition features three categories: the Full Marathon (42.195 km), the Half Marathon (21.097 km), and the Run for Peace (10 km), which is non-competitive.
For the first time, the event will be extended from a single day to a two-day format. On Saturday, June 13, participants will compete in the Run for Peace, while on Sunday, June 14, the Half Marathon and Full Marathon races for both men and women will take place.
All races will start and finish at Amahoro Stadium. Registration for participants is already open via the official marathon website.
In 2025, the Kigali International Peace Marathon was held for the second time under the World Athletics “Global Elite Label” status, attracting a record turnout of more than 13,000 participants, while over 14,480 runners registered.
Kenya’s Laban Kipngetich Korir won the men’s Full Marathon, while fellow Kenyan Teresiah Omosa claimed victory in the women’s race.
In the Half Marathon, Rwanda’s Niyonkuru Florence won gold in the women’s category, followed by Musabyeyezu Adeline, the first Rwandan to win the title in 2022.
In the men’s Half Marathon, Rwanda’s Bigirimana Théophile finished in third place.
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