The Early Years
2008Established in 2008, the Dar es Salaam Marathon is now 18 years old. From its first edition in Dar es Salaam, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in Tanzania.
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The Dar es Salaam Marathon features a scenic coastal loop course starting and finishing near the Dar es Salaam waterfront. Runners experience relatively flat terrain throughout with minimal elevation changes, passing through residential areas and along beachside roads with views of the Indian Ocean.
Warm and humid coastal conditions typical of October in Dar es Salaam. Early morning start helps runners avoid peak heat, though the tropical climate remains warm throughout the race.

The Race

Dar es Salaam
Established in 2008, the Dar es Salaam Marathon is now 18 years old. From its first edition in Dar es Salaam, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in Tanzania.
The Dar es Salaam Marathon route is one of those courses where runners forget their pace and reach for their phones. The scenery through Dar es Salaam and its surroundings has earned this race a reputation as one of the most photogenic in Africa.
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