Course & Elevation

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.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 22°C

Humidity 45%

Rain Chance 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.

Registration

Registration Opens February

Registration Closes April

Entry Cost NAD 450-600

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ 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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