Tanganyika Lakeside Marathon

Race Overview: A race coming up on 2026-06-14 in Bujumbura, . Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2026-02-21

Race Overview:

Event Description

The Tanganyika Lakeside Marathon is an exclusive 4-day marathon experience hosted in Burundi, based in Bujumbura along the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

🗓 Arrival: June 12

🏁 Marathon: June 14

✈ Departure: June 16

This is not a mass participation race. This is a limited-entry, boutique marathon experience designed for runners who value exclusivity, cultural immersion and meaningful global running journeys.

The 4-day package includes

• 4 nights accommodation at the official race hotel

• Full Marathon entry (42.2 km)

• Airport transfers

• Guided city and cultural experiences

• Tea/coffee plantation visit

• Gishora Drum Sanctuary visit 

• Official finisher medal

• On-ground race coordination and support

Entries are strictly capped to preserve safety, quality and personalised coordination.

 

Pricing

• Single Occupancy: USD 1,850

• Shared Occupancy: USD 1,600 per person

Once capacity is reached, registration will close.

 

Run where few have run.

 Experience Burundi differently.

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