FAQ: Can I give my marathon entry to someone else? Can I get a refund?

Please note:

No swapping, no substituting, and no name changes are allowed.

This is for your safety and insurance cover — medical teams rely on your registered details in case of an emergency.

Running under someone else’s name is dangerous and against Athletics Zambia rules.

Anyone caught doing so will be disqualified and may be potentially banned from future events.

Can’t run anymore?

Refunds (less a small admin fee) are available if requested before 24th April.

Email: kansanshi.events@gmail.com with your ticket, name, distance, and reason.

Thanks for understanding!

5km run

K300

The 5km run is a fun, friendly event for beginners, recreational runners, and children. The route is a flat loop within the beautiful Kansanshi Game Park.

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10km run

Zambians & Residents: K300

International: K1,000

The 10km run is our most popular event! This is a good intermediate distance for beginners who want to challenge themselves, or racers who want to test their pace.

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half marathon (21km)

Zambians & Residents: K300

International: K1,500

Our 21 km run (half marathon) is a challenging but beautiful route. This route goes through the Kansanshi Game Park and on to the Kansanshi Mine road.

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marathon (42km)

Zambians & Residents: K300

International: K2,000

Our full marathon (42.2kms) is certified with World Athletics and ZAAA, and is a qualifier for the Comrades Marathon. The route loops down Kansanshi road and through downtown Solwezi.

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About

Welcome to the Kansanshi Marathon!

In 2023, the Kansanshi Mine made history by hosting the first World Athletics accredited marathon to be held in Zambia’s North Western Province. With a total prize purse of over K400,000, it was also the largest prize purse in Zambian running up to that time.

2024 hosted a total of 1700 runners from 22 different countries! We were delighted to attract participants from countries such as Kenya, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, making this a truly international event and we look forward to seeing the event grow each year.

The event will feature ZAAA and World Athletics accredited 42.2 km, 21.1 km, and 10 km races.