28 September, 2008

Check out more photos from the First Annual Accra International Marathon in the Photo Gallery

Raise money for a worthy cause and earn a free roundtrip ticket to Ghana from the U.S., Europe or Canada. DETAILS

Training Links

• Running Training Schedule

• Walking Training Schedule

• About.com: Walking

• Hal Higdon

• Runner's World

• 26.2-The Marathon Website

—Customized Marathon Training Logs

Please check back regularly for updated EVENT INFORMATION

*Registration Fees:
$65 before 1 July 2008
$75 before 1 September 2008
$90 after 1 September 2008;
in-person registration ends 27 September 2008

The event will be held in September, one of the mildest weather months for Accra, to coincide with the many festivals that also take place during that month.

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The start line for the full marathon run (26.2 miles) is near the Ghanaman Centre in the lovely beach resort town of Prampram while that of the half - marathon walk starts near the Valco Roundabout in Tema. Both events end near La Pleasure Beach in Accra.

Download registration Form View Training Schedules

Download Registration/Pledge form for Fundraisers resident in Ghana (PDF, 783kb)
Download Registration/Pledge form for International Fundraisers (PDF, 654kb)

*Locally resident Ghanaians should check with race organizers or the nearest Regional Sports Council Office for subsidized fees and terms.