The original
Zanzi Half Marathon 2025

Saturday June 28th at 06.00am. 

Pictures from 2019 to 2022 are found on our Facebook page click here 

TV3’s live broadcast from 2022 is on  YouTube

Swedish Radio P1 a broadcast from January 2023 – click here

Did you know?
“Kimbia Bila Shaka"
is Swahili for
“RUN WITHOUT FEAR”

This Is an athletic event for MEN AND WOMEN, GIRLS AND BOYS designed to break down cultural barriers that prevent women and girls from participating in sports, FREE FROM JUDGEMENT in Zanzibar.

It supports the movement KIMBIA BILA SHAKA’s mission to BUILD and FOSTER a community of EQUITY for WOMEN and young GIRLS and give them the opportunity to UNLOCK THEIR HUMAN POTENTIAL to – find their voice and run!

Beatrice Anaely, Accountant from Fuoni says:

“Kimbia Bila Shaka embodies the spirit of togetherness, uniting people from all over Zanzibar and beyond. It seamlessly combines exercise and enjoyment, creating a vibrant and inclusive community.

The importance of Kimbia Bila Shaka cannot be overstated. It has not only encouraged both women and men in Zanzibar to embrace physical activity, but it has also sparked a wave of new races and marathons throughout the region, inspired by its success over the years.”

Taking part in ZanziHalf

RACE BIB’s Pick up 

Wednesday December 13rd 2023 from 1:00pm – 7:00pm.
Thursday December 14th 2023 from 10:00am – 7:00 pm.
Friday December 15th 2023 from 10:00am – 8:00 pm.

Pick-up point: Restaurant Cape Town Fish Market in Forodhani, Stone Town across from Old Fort. 

You must collect your bib number prior the race. NO race numbers will be available on race morning. 

RACE ENTRY INCLUDES:

  • Race cotton t-shirt
  • Finishing medal
  • Water along the route approx. every 2,5 – 3 kilometres
  • Water and fruit in the finish area (runners only)
  • Half Marathon; bananas will be available at the turning point

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