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Yas Zanzibar International Marathon

  • Most recent edition concluded
  • Price not confirmed

Posted 15 Oct 2026 27 views Urban, Zanzibar Urban/West

Zanzibar's international marathon, now in its sixth edition.

Description

An international marathon through Zanzibar's coastal and cultural landscapes, founded in 2016 to promote tourism and athletics, now in its sixth edition with telecom brand Yas Tanzania as title sponsor.

Details

Starts
25 Oct 2026, 00:00
Organiser
Yas Tanzania (title sponsor)
Venue
Zanzibar
Online event
No
Admission
Price not confirmed
Repeats
Yearly
Event status
Going ahead
Note about the status
The sixth edition is confirmed for 25 October 2026, per The Citizen and the event's official site. Exact start/finish route not stated by sources reviewed; registration runs via the "Mixx by Yas" platform.

Location

Urban, Zanzibar Urban/West

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