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The Vivo Energy Windhoek Marathon is a road race in Namibia's capital, held on a Saturday morning in May and organised as a partnership between the City of Windhoek and Vivo Energy Namibia. The first edition was held on 29 July 2023, and since 2024 the race has been run in May. The programme is a 42.2 km marathon, a half marathon, a 10 km and a 5 km. In 2025, the third edition, the marathon started at 6:00am, followed by the half marathon at 6:30, the 10 km at 7:00 and the 5 km fun run at 7:15, with the race held at Vegkop Stadium at Windhoek High School. At the launch the organisers described the course as very hilly and tough terrain in and around Windhoek. Proceeds of the registration fees go to the Windhoek Residents Mayoral Trust, which supports community development and vulnerable residents. The organisers also describe the marathon as a platform for Namibian athletes preparing for other marathons and aiming to qualify for major championships.
Typical climate for the race month — an estimate, not a forecast or a race-day record
May in Windhoek is dry and sunny: average highs are about 23°C and lows about 10°C, with relative humidity around 34% and almost no rain. The 6:00am start is in the coolest part of the day.
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The maiden Vivo Energy Windhoek Marathon was launched in Windhoek in 2023 for a Saturday race on 29 July, with the full marathon, half marathon, 10 km and 5 km. Vivo Energy's managing director has said that employees pitched the idea as a way to assist communities. Participants raise money for the Windhoek Mayoral Fund, which supports charities and causes.
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