Absa Black Star Marathon 2025 Offers Major Prizes and National Pride
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and embrace the spirit of Ghana. The highly anticipated Absa Black Star Marathon returns to the heart of Accra on Saturday, 26th July 2025, promising an exhilarating day of competition, community, and significant cash rewards. Under the powerful banners of #BeABlackStar and #YourStoryMatters, this event invites runners of all abilities to write their own chapter in Ghana’s sporting history. Absa Black Star Marathon 2025 offers major prizes and national pride.
Race to the Finish Line: Categories & Lucrative Prizes
The event features diverse categories catering to elite athletes and recreational runners alike:
1. 42.2KM MARATHON (Men & Women): The pinnacle event boasts impressive prize money:
1st: $15,000
2nd: $10,000
3rd: $8,000
4th: $5,000
5th: $3,000
6th: $1,500
7th-10th: $800
11th-15th: $600
16th-20th: $400
2. 42.2KM RACING WHEELCHAIR (Men & Women): Elite para-athletes compete for top honors:
1st: ¢5,000
2nd: ¢3,000
3rd: ¢1,500
4th: ¢800
5th: ¢700
6th-10th: ¢500
3. 10KM MASS RUN (Men & Women): Accessible yet competitive:
1st: ¢2,000
2nd: ¢1,000
3rd: ¢800
4th: ¢500
5th: ¢300
6th-20th: ¢200
4. 10KM WHEELCHAIR (Men & Women):
1st: ¢1,000
2nd: ¢700
3rd: ¢500
4th: ¢300
5th: ¢200
6th-10th: ¢100
Celebrating All Participants
Beyond the elite prizes, the marathon celebrates remarkable participation:
Oldest Male Finisher: ¢500
Oldest Female Finisher: ¢500
Youngest Boy Finisher (10K): ¢500
Youngest Girl Finisher (10K): ¢500
Every Finisher is a Winner.
The top 50 participants who conquer their chosen distance will receive a commemorative finisher medal, certificate, and a goodie bag– tangible symbols of their achievement under the Ghanaian sky.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 26th July 2025
Start Time: 6:00 AM Sharp
Venue: Independence Square, Accra, Ghana
The 2025 Absa Black Star Marathon is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of resilience, national pride, and personal triumph. Whether you’re aiming for the podium or simply the finish line, this is your chance to Be a Black Star. Your Story Matters. Register now and be part of this iconic event in the heart of Accra.
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