Accra Marathon
起伏 course in Accra, Ghana with about 225 m of climbing. Next edition 25 October 2026.
Where does the Accra Marathon run?
Interactive map
The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.
What is the Accra Marathon course like?
A tropical city marathon through Ghana's capital, running from the coast road through the city's neighbourhoods. Warm and humid from the start, so the pace is always honest.
- Next edition
- 25 October 2026
- Elevation gain
- 225 m
- Profile
- 起伏
- First run
- —
Frequently asked questions
Short answers computed from the directory's own data — the race date, the course profile and the climbing — with the sources for each given below.
When is the next Accra Marathon?
- The next edition is listed for 25 October 2026. Race days move slightly from year to year, so confirm the date with the organizer before booking travel.
How hilly is the Accra Marathon course?
- The directory classifies the course as 起伏, with about 225 m of total climbing across the 42.195 km. The figure is an estimate of climbing, not a survey measurement.
More marathons in Africa
Sources for this page
What each source below is used for on this page, and where to check this race yourself.
- World Athletics — the label calendar and the road-race regulations. Used to check whether the race holds a World Athletics label, and its elite competition details.
- AIMS — the international course-measurement standard behind the 42.195 km distance, and the AIMS race calendar.
- The organizer's own publications — course maps, race handbooks and published results. The date, course character and climbing on this page are compiled from them and re-checked each season.
Where do these facts come from?
Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.
Last reviewed 14 October 2026