Join us this November
Join the world famous Great Ethiopian Run with GOAL this November and help raise vital funds for GOAL's work with the world's most vulnerable communities.

Founded by Ethiopia’s legendary runner Haile Gebrselassie over two decades ago, over 45,000 people now take part annually. Not only will you have the chance to join Africa's largest road race, you'll also have the opportunity to visit GOAL’s field local programs in person.

When: November 14th - 18th
Where: Addis Ababa & Western Ethiopia

The Challenge
The world’s third highest capital, Addis Ababa, plays host to Africa’s biggest road race on November 17th, 2024. Join GOAL USA for The Great Ethiopian Run on the roof of Africa and help the save the lives of families facing hunger and disease.

Beginning in downtown Addis Ababa, you’ll be joined by more than 30,000 other competitors. The run is a challenging 10km (6.2 miles) at 8,000 feet above sea level. Along with some of the world’s most renowned athletes (including Haile Gebrselassie and Richard Nerurkar) there will be a huge variety of runners of all age groups taking part. Soak up the electric atmosphere as of thousands of spectators line the streets and millions more watch the event across the globe.

The Goal
We are counting on GOAL USA’s Great Ethiopian Run team to raise $200,000 - vital funds to help deliver lifesaving aid to families facing hunger, disease and conflict.