About us!

The Diaspora Marathon is a Proudly South African premier international marathon hosted in Johannesburg, South Africa. Designed to unite Africa, and its global Diaspora through sport, culture, and community, the event offers a unique platform to celebrate African excellence, diversity, and shared identity.

Set against the dynamic backdrop of Johannesburg, the marathon welcomes over 30,000 participants, including professional athletes, everyday runners, families, tourists, and fitness enthusiasts from across South Africa, the African continent, the Diaspora abroad and the world at large.


Race Categories

  • Full Marathon (42.2km)
  • Half Marathon (21.1km)
  • 10km Run
  • 5km Fun Walk



Whether you're chasing a personal best, running for a cause, or walking in unity, the Diaspora Marathon is for everyone, from elite competitors to first-timers, a race to never miss.

VISION AND MISSION

Our Vision
To become the most inclusive and celebrated running event, a symbol of health, heritage, and hope that connects African people from all walks of life across the globe and the rest of the world.  

Our Mission
To promote health, fitness, and mental well-being across African communities, to celebrate African pride, culture, and global unity, to drive tourism, economic activity, and local empowerment, to build a legacy event that inspires future generations

More Than a Marathon, the Diaspora Marathon is a festival of African spirit featuring live entertainment, cultural showcases & food markets local business activations and sponsor exhibitions, community outreach, youth development, and social impact projects prizes, medals, giveaways, and global media coverage

Join us as we run with purpose, celebrate who we are, and connect Africa to the world one stride at a time.

Diaspora Marathon, One Race | Many Roots

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