2017 TOTAL Great Ethiopian Run International 10k – 17th Edition

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2017 TOTAL Great Ethiopian Run International 10k - 17 th edition

The race takes place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Sunday 26th November 2017.

With 45,000 participants, the race has become the biggest road race in Africa. It’s been referred to as ‘the most exciting race in the world’; it is almost certainly one of the world’s noisiest races; and it attracts participants from all over the world.

This run will probably also be your highest-ever 10km race: at 2400m above sea level, Addis Ababa is the third highest capital in the world.

From its inception in 2001 Haile Gebreselassie has been the main mover behind the race which has become a vehicle for publicising important social messages. For more information see www.ethiopianrun.org.

The race entry fee including the pre-race pasta party at the official race hotel, Hilton Addis Ababa, is £50. The pasta party is a nice occasion to meet some of the other international participants. You’ll also get to hear some traditional Ethiopian music and dance, see a traditional coffee ceremony and get to meet the great Haile Gebreselassie himself!

Please note that race packs for non-residents are not sent out to participants. Participants must collect their packs in race week from Wednesday 22 November to Saturday 25 November 2017 from the official run desk in the foyer of the Hilton Addis Ababa. The latest time for collection is 6pm on Saturday 25th November 2017.