The biggest running event in the heart of Africa

Congo River Marathon

June 2, 2024

Upcoming Events

  • Congo River Mini Marathon - May 5

    With the Congo River Mini Marathon, we aim to create an atmosphere that encourages and promotes a healthy lifestyle among our young people in a non-competitive, goal-oriented setting. Join us for this unforgettable experience.

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  • Marathon Training Program 2024

    Take your running to the next level with our Offical Training Partner Runna, a holistic Training Platform with training plans tailored to your needs to help you cross that finish line on June 2, 2024 with confidence.

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Our Highlights

  • Great turn-out of Girls & Women Fun Run 2024

    With over 300 participants from more than 20 nationalities, we hit on Sunday March 3, 2024 the streets in celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s Month and raised together $1,650 for Women For Women International. A massive thank you to everyone who joined the 3rd edition of the Girls & Women Fun Run in Kinshasa!

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  • Successful Launch of 1st edition of Semi de Lushi

    Thanks to everyone taking part in the 1st edition of the Semi de Lushi, Lubumbashi Half Marathon on November 12, 2023 in the heart of the Capital of More InfoCopper Lubumbashi running 21K, 10K or 5K and creating an unforgettable experience. Save te date for Septemeer 8, 2024

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  • Running for Breast Cancer Awareness

    Great turn-out of the 2nd edition of the annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run on October 29, 2023 in Kinshasa with over 300 participants, 30 nationalities, opening remarks by the UK Ambassador Alyson King and $1,235 raised funds for the cancer charity Foundation Bomoko.

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  • "Run for a Good Cause"-Program 2023

    Through our “Run for a Good Cause”-Program in collaboration with Given Gain 7,493 USD have been raised by participants during Congo River Marathon 2023 for Bombo Lumene Foundation, Friends of Bonobos and Congolicious Foundation. Thanks to all our fundraisers and supporters!

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  • “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand.“

    Nelson Mandela

  • “Toeing the starting line of a marathon, regardless of the language you speak, the God you worship or the Color of your Skin, we all stand as equal. Perhaps the world would be a better place if more people ran”

    Dean Karnezes

  • “If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon.”

    Kathrine Switzer

  • "Never limit where running can take you. I mean that geographically, spiritually, and of course, physically."

    Bart Yasso

  • "If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together."

    African Proverb

  • "In running, it doesn't matter whether you come first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, 'I have finished.' There is a lot of satisfaction in that."

    Fred Lebow

Creating community

It all began with an idea, passion for running and the motivation to create community. In August 2021 we successfully launched our first edition of Congo River Marathon (Africell Congo River Marathon) with 24 different nationalities running together in the heart of Africa.