Kigali International Peace Marathon
Kigali International Peace Marathon gives Rwanda a national 42K from Amahoro Stadium on an AIMS-certified two-lap course through the capital.
Quick facts
- AIMS-certified 42.195 km route through the capital.
- Two laps of the 21.1K course from Amahoro Stadium, with a six-hour limit.
- Altitude and rolling city roads reward steady pacing over surges.
- Half marathon and a 10K Run for Peace share the day.
About the Kigali International Peace Marathon
The Kigali International Peace Marathon is organized with Rwanda athletics bodies and includes the full marathon, half marathon, and 10K Run for Peace.
Course
The full marathon starts and finishes at Amahoro Stadium and uses two laps of the 21.1K course, with a six-hour marathon time limit.
Race-day weather
June in Kigali is usually mild compared with many equatorial cities, but altitude and rolling city roads make steady pacing important.
Past Kigali International Peace Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, June 14, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, June 8, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, June 9, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Kigali International Peace Marathon FAQ
When is the Kigali International Peace Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Kigali International Peace Marathon. The most recent running was on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Is Kigali International Peace Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Kigali International Peace Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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