Race Information
The Route
Race Details
The Black Star Marathon kicks off on July 27th, 2024 at the Black Star Square in Accra. The full 42.2 kilometer marathon will take runners through many different neighborhoods of Accra.
Starting at Black Star Square, the full marathon runs through the Nyaniba Estates, Cantonments, the Airport Residential Area, Abelenkpe,
North Kaneshie, Abosseyokai, Mamprobi, and James Town, before finishing back at the Black Star Square.
Other races, including the 21.1 km Half marathon, the 10 km fun run, or the youth 5 km race, will take shorter routes around the city, with Black Star Sqaure as the finish line.
For runners seeking guidance in practicing for the event, please see the Training Resources page. This chart will provide the pace you need to run at in order to reach a target finishing time.
Training Resources
Registration Process
Volunteer Details
If you’re not interested in running but still want to participate, the Black Star Marathon is accepting volunteers! There are positions available for all skill levels, ages 14 and up.
Volunteers make up the backbone of the Black Star Marathon. Support from volunteers means the Black Star Marathon can be as best as possible for runners and the community attending the event.
Without volunteers, we would not be able to host this amazing event. Register to volunteer today!
