WORLD CUP PEACE RUN 5K
Running Together for Peace
📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026
📍 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Join runners from around the world as we celebrate unity, friendship, and peace through sport. Inspired by the spirit of the FIFA World Cup, this special 5K brings together people of all nationalities, communities, and backgrounds for one unforgettable morning in Kinshasa.
One City. One Run. One World.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Run for Peace. Run for Unity.
The World Cup Peace Run 5K is a unique international community run organized in Kinshasa during the FIFA World Cup season.
Just as the World Cup unites nations through football, this event brings together runners, families, diplomats, students, companies, embassies, and communities through running.
Whether you are Congolese, an expatriate, a diplomat, a football fan, or simply someone who believes in the power of sport, this event is for you.
Together, we run for:
✅ Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo
✅ Peace around the world
✅ International friendship
✅ Community and inclusion
✅ Healthy and active lifestyles
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
Distance 5 Kilometers
Start: Outside Canadian Embassy
Finish: Outside U.S. Embassy
Time 8:30 AM
RUN FOR YOUR COUNTRY
Wear Your Nation's Colors
Participants are encouraged to represent their country by wearing:
National team jerseys
Country colors
National flags
Traditional attire
Whether you are from: 🇨🇩DRC 🇺🇸USA 🇨🇦Canada 🇫🇷France 🇧🇪Belgium 🇧🇷Brazil 🇲🇦Morocco 🇯🇵Japan 🇰🇷South Korea or any other nation, everyone is welcome.
On June 21st, Kinshasa becomes a celebration of the world.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Registration fee: $15
Every registration includes:
🏅 Official Finisher Medal
👕 Official Event T-Shirt
🏃 Race Bib Number
💧 Hydration Stations
📸 Official Event Photography
🎉 Access to the Finish Festival
WHY PARTICIPATE?
Because sport has the power to unite.
Because peace starts with people.
Because the world is stronger when we come together.
And because there is no better way to celebrate the spirit of the World Cup than by running side by side with people from every corner of the world.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Everyone - ✅ Runners ✅ Walkers ✅ Families ✅ Students ✅ Companies ✅ Embassy Teams ✅ NGOs ✅ Football Fans
No previous running experience is required.