Madagascar Marathon and Half-Marathon

05/07/2026

We are thrilled to bring back the Madagascar Marathon on Sunday, May 31, 2026. More than 50 international runners will be traveling to the remote area of Isalo National Park for this adventure race (Ultra 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon and 10K). Additionally, close to 20 runners will be running the first edition of the African Challenge - Cape Town, South Africa to Madagascar! Stay tuned for updates. 🌍

06/06/2022

We are SO EXCITED to return! The Madagascar Marathon and Half-Marathon is planned for May 13, 2023. Save the date for a trip of a lifetime. Details will be shared as soon as they are available!

11/19/2021

2017 Madagascar Marathon alumni in the news!

When Catherine Popp was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at age 53, her partner quit his job so they could make the most of their time together, by traveling and running.

10/30/2020

It's World Lemur Day!

Did you know? A staggering 98% of lemur species are threatened with extinction and 31% are categorized as Critically Endangered, the highest threat level. Efforts are underway to help, which you can learn more through the Lemur Conservation Network: https://www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/world-lemur-day

04/28/2020

We invite you to learn about our local Madagascar Guides! Counting down the days until our next visit in June 2021!

03/13/2020

A share from one of our great guides Lova Alaoy!

03/09/2020

We are beginning to confirm package details for our 2021 Madagascar Marathon Tour. We hope if you're not pre-booked yet, this will entice you! So much beauty and magic awaits you...

Dream beach escapes and so much more in Madagascar.

08/16/2019

It's true! The third Madagascar Marathon and Half-Marathon is planned for June 12, 2021! Early bookings are now being accepted. Find more details here:

Often referred to as the Eighth Continent and earth’s fourth largest island, Madagascar is one of our newer adventure destinations!  The marathon and half-marathon will be held in Isalo in the south central highlands with most of the course routed through Isalo National Park.  This is Madagascar...

06/21/2019

Leaping Lemurs! Plans are in the works for the third running of the Madagascar Marathon and Half-Marathon - June 2021. Stay tuned for details!

06/15/2019

International runners come to Madagascar to run the challenging and adventurous Madagascar Marathon or Half-Marathon AND to explore this fascinating country.

06/09/2019

A great race day in Isalo National Park. Congratulations to all marathon and half-marathon runners! Winner of the marathon was Wendi Campbell and her daughter Bronwen was first female half-marathon finisher. We’d also like to thank all the volunteers, Madagascar National Parks and le Jardin du Roy who all helped to make this event possible! Official results to be posted soon!