42.195 km
Full Marathon
The flagship race for elite and serious runners. Competitive prizes and age-group categories.
- Elite & age groups
- Chip timing (planned)
- Strong prize structure
Malawi National Council of Sports · Athletics Malawi
Blantyre · Sunday, 27 September 2026
Embrace the Challenge · Race Up Blantyre
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42.195
km
Sunday 27 September 2026 · Kamuzu Stadium
Race morning
06:0042.195 km
06:105 km
06:2010 km
Fees: MK 15,000 · 10,000 · 5,000 · National Bank of Malawi 782637 (name + mobile)
Course closes 12:00 · Feedback survey opens 12:00
Three Distances. One Great Day.
10 km
10 km Race
Perfect balance of challenge and accessibility. Competitive and fun categories.
- Competitive + recreational
- Great for club runners
- Medals for finishers
5 km
5 km Fun Run
Community-focused. Families, first-timers, and anyone who wants to be part of the day.
- Inclusive & welcoming
- Family friendly
- Festival atmosphere
Why Run BT42.195?
Established Event
Part of Malawi’s growing long-distance calendar under the National Council of Sports.
Blantyre Streets
A challenging yet rewarding city course finishing at the iconic Kamuzu Stadium.
Community Festival
5 km & 10 km fun runs, aerobics, and a lively finish area for everyone.
Digital First
Easy registration, mobile-money payments, and live updates via this platform.
Race Information
Choose your distance and prepare for 27 September 2026
42.195 km Marathon
| Distance | 42.195 km |
| Start | 06:00 |
| Categories | Open, Age Groups, Veterans |
| Prizes | Competitive (details soon) |
| Entry fee | MK 15,000 |
10 km Race
| Distance | 10 km |
| Start | 06:20 |
| Categories | Open + recreational |
| Prizes | Scaled prizes |
| Entry fee | MK 10,000 |
5 km Fun Run
| Distance | 5 km |
| Start | 06:10 |
| Focus | Community & families |
| Prizes | Recognition + medals |
| Entry fee | MK 5,000 |
Entry fees (MWK): Marathon 15,000 · 10 km 10,000 · 5 km 5,000.
Pay via National Bank of Malawi account
782637 (reference: your full name + mobile). Exact start times and prizes remain subject to OC confirmation.
Register
Sunday 27 September 2026 · 42.195 km 06:00 · 5 km 06:10 · 10 km 06:20
Entry fees: 42.195 km MK 15,000 · 10 km MK 10,000 · 5 km MK 5,000.
Starts: 42.195 km 06:00 · 5 km 06:10 · 10 km 06:20. Pay to National Bank of Malawi account
Starts: 42.195 km 06:00 · 5 km 06:10 · 10 km 06:20. Pay to National Bank of Malawi account
782637 (reference: full name + mobile).
Course
Three-lap 42.195 km · start NBS Ginnery Corner · finish Kamuzu Stadium VIP
Crew call · Sunday 27 September
Don’t just watch the race.
Run the day with us.
BT42 needs loud, sharp, kind energy on the streets of Blantyre. If you can point, pour, cheer, usher or stay calm when it gets busy — we want you on the crew.
I’m in — apply now
Pick your lane
Course marshals
Own a corner. Keep runners on the right road. Be the person everyone thanks at 6am.
Water crew
Kiosks at Kwacha, Kamba, CFAO and Trade Fair. Fast hands, big smiles, no empty cups.
Start & finish
Bibs, bags, vibe at Ginnery Corner and the stadium track. First faces. Last high-fives.
Care team
Support medical and welfare. Calm head, quick feet, look after people.
Media & hype
Stories, clips, crowd noise. Make Blantyre look like race day should.
Move crew
Kit, water, people. If it has to be somewhere at 05:30, that’s you.
- 1. Hit the form — name, number, the role you want.
- 2. We confirm your crew and briefing point.
- 3. Show up race morning. Represent.
Own the Finish Line
Partnership call — BT42.195km Race 2026 · Sunday 27 September · Blantyre
Confirmed partner
Zamara — Powering Prosperity
Zamara is a pan-African financial and insurance firm with a Malawi office in Blantyre. They help people and organisations with pensions, insurance, actuarial advice and wealth management — so families and companies can plan with more certainty.
As a BT42.195km Race partner they stand with the event’s community, health and long-term wellbeing story.
Malawi National Council of Sports · Athletics Malawi
Put your brand on Malawi’s flagship city endurance day
Reach runners, families, corporate teams and media through a high-energy sports festival in Malawi’s commercial capital — not as a logo on the edge of the road, but inside the race identity.
8th editionSeven editions before this
1,000+Athletes on the field
42.195 · 10 · 5 kmThree distances
Festival dayRace, aerobics, games, music
Why this partnership matters
Brand salience
Repeated presence before, during and after race day — arch, route, medals, bibs, apparel, ceremony and content.
Customer connection
Activate products at start, finish and stadium: gazebos, demos, giveaways and hospitality people will remember.
Employee energy
Enter corporate teams, build staff pride and tie wellbeing to a visible national sporting occasion.
Social impact
Stand with health, youth aspiration, unity and the development of long-distance talent in Malawi.
Four ways to lead
Investment levels from the official partnership proposal. Final benefits are confirmed in the sponsorship agreement. In-kind support is welcome where it meets a verified event need.
Platinum
MK 25 million
Headline sponsor · naming rights · race arch and medal branding · athlete and official merchandise · tailored package · all Gold benefits.
Gold
MK 15 million+
Main-race prize presentation · premium start/finish/stadium space · five corporate teams of five · route branding · media unveiling · VVIP seating · broadcast ads subject to agreement.
Silver
MK 10 million+
10 km prize presentation · start/finish/stadium branding · three corporate teams of five · route branding · media unveiling · VVIP seating · promotional media inclusion.
Bronze
MK 5 million
5 km prize presentation · stadium branding · two corporate teams of five · media unveiling · VVIP seating · promotional media inclusion.
Reserve a category
Ask for a short partnership meeting. We will match a tier to your campaign, customers and CSR priorities, then agree a simple benefits schedule and a post-event report.
Limbani Matola — Marketing Director
+265 999 878 754 · +265 881 878 754
limbani.matola@malawisport.mw
Malawi National Council of Sports · Kamuzu Stadium Grounds, P.O. Box 452, Blantyre
Together, every kilometre can become visibility, participation and community value.
Program of Events
Sunday, 27 September 2026 · Blantyre, Malawi
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 05:00 | Athletes arrive at the start: NBS Bank, Ginnery Corner |
| 05:30 | Call room opens; athlete registration and first call |
| 05:45 | Guest of Honour arrives; final call, welcome remarks and marathon route briefing |
| 06:00 | 42.195 km race starts |
| 06:10 | 5 km race starts |
| 06:20 | 10 km race starts |
| 06:30–07:30 | Aerobics session led by KuHES Complex Trainers at Kamuzu Stadium — free entry |
| 07:30–08:00 | Tug of war |
| 09:00 | Speeches:
|
| 09:30 | Prize presentation |
| 12:00 | End of programme |
Official starts: 42.195 km 06:00 · 5 km 06:10 · 10 km 06:20. Course closes 12:00.
Event Info
Everything you need to know
About the Event
The BT42.195km Race is an annual long-distance event organised under the Malawi National Council of Sports. It features a full marathon, 10 km, and 5 km races, attracting elite athletes and community runners from across Malawi and beyond.
Key Dates
- Registration opens: 18 August 2026 (target)
- Packet pickup / Expo: 25–26 September 2026
- Race Day: Sunday, 27 September 2026
- Marathon minimum age: 20 years old on race day
Weather, cut-off and medical
- Season: late dry season in Blantyre. Cool start, warm to hot by mid-morning. Little rain expected — confirm Saturday evening forecast.
- Advice: start hydrated, use the kiosks at Kwacha, Kamba, CFAO and Trade Fair, and do not push in the heat after 09:00.
- Course cut-off: 12:00. Sweep vehicle will close the loops. Finishers after 12:00 are recorded as DNF if still on course.
- Medical: ambulances and first aid from 05:00. Desk at Kamuzu Stadium finish. Medical lead: Isaac Chapweteka. If you feel faint, stop at the next marshal.
Speeches (09:00) and prize presentation (09:30)
- Mr. Chifundo Tenthani, Organising Committee Chairperson
- Mr. Kondwani Chamwala, Athletics Malawi President
- Mr. Ekari Chauluka, Managing Director of Zamara
- Councillor Jomo Osman, Blantyre City Mayor
- Mr. Jim Kalua, MNCS Board Chairperson
- Hon. Alfred Gangata, MP, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture — Guest of Honour
Prize presentation follows immediately at 09:30: 42.195 km women then men · 10 km women then men · 5 km recognition.
What to Bring on Race Day
- Your bib and timing chip (if issued)
- Appropriate running kit and shoes
- Personal hydration if preferred (stations will be available)
- ID for collection if required
Medical & Safety
Professional medical cover, ambulances, and first-aid posts will be positioned along the course and at the finish. Participants with medical conditions should consult a doctor before racing and declare relevant information at registration.
Contact
Organising Committee Chair and MNCS contacts will be published here once the committee is fully constituted. For now, monitor official MNCS channels and this platform for updates.