The Early Years
2004Established in 2004, the Windhoek Marathon is now 22 years old. From its first edition in Windhoek, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in Namibia.
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Percorso e dislivello
The Windhoek Marathon features a scenic route through Namibia's capital city, traversing the surrounding highlands with moderate rolling hills. Runners experience the unique landscape of southern Africa with views of the city's modern architecture blended against natural terrain. The course is well-supported with multiple aid stations and takes advantage of autumn weather conditions.
Superficie: road Profilo: Ondulato
Meteo
Temperatura 22°C
Umidità 45%
Probabilità di pioggia 5%
May is autumn in Windhoek with cool, dry conditions ideal for marathoning. Expect clear skies, low humidity, and minimal rainfall with comfortable temperatures throughout the day.
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Running Through a Postcard
The Windhoek Marathon route is one of those courses where runners forget their pace and reach for their phones. The scenery through Windhoek and its surroundings has earned this race a reputation as one of the most photogenic in Africa.
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Costo di iscrizione NAD 450-600
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Curiosità
- ▸ Windhoek Marathon takes place at over 1,650m elevation, providing natural altitude exposure for runners seeking high-altitude training benefits
- ▸ The race is one of Africa's oldest continuous marathons, established in 2004 as part of Namibia's growing running culture
- ▸ May conditions in Windhoek offer some of Africa's most pleasant marathon weather with temperatures averaging just 22°C
- ▸ The race attracts international runners seeking a unique African marathon experience combined with excellent road infrastructure
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