About Lusaka City

Zambia's capital: 1,300m above sea level, two million people, one race morning.

Welcome to Lusaka

Lusaka is the capital of Zambia and one of the fastest-growing cities in central Africa. New buildings are rising everywhere, malls and markets hum with activity, and the city carries the optimistic air of a town on the rise. Sitting at the junction of the country's main highways at 1,300 metres above sea level, Lusaka is Zambia's economic, political and cultural centre — home to over two million people.

A city of energy

Lusaka's markets are a hive of activity: thousands of stalls set up, upgraded and cleared away every day, from motor spares and restaurants to fishmongers, fruit sellers and the famous salaula clothing stalls. It's a sprawling, bustling metropolis that brings together people of many nationalities — and on race morning, it belongs to the runners.

For international runners

Racing at altitude (1,300m) in Zambia's warm November means an early gun start and a fast, festive atmosphere. Make a trip of it: Lusaka is your gateway to Victoria Falls, South Luangwa National Park and the Lower Zambezi. Come for the race, stay for Zambia.

Welcome to Zambia

Discover one of Africa's friendliest destinations while participating in an unforgettable sporting event.

International participants can expect:

Airport accessibility
Hotel recommendations
Tourism experiences
Cultural activities
Local cuisine
Friendly volunteers

Make your marathon a holiday.