Medic to Medic Malawi Marathon
11 May 2025
The Medic to Medic Marathon is your chance to support the next generation of healthcare professionals in Africa. By participating, you'll help Medic to Medic, a charity dedicated to empowering healthcare students in Malawi and beyond. Your support provides scholarships, training, and vital resources to students who are the future of healthcare in one of the world’s most underserved regions. Together, we can help build a stronger healthcare system, one student at a time.
Run for a cause
Lace up your running shoes and embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Malawi. The Medic to Medic Marathon offers you the unique opportunity to run in one of the world’s most breathtaking and culturally rich landscapes—all while supporting a life-changing cause.
Run through the scenic Thyolo Tea Estates
Experience the beauty of southern Malawi as you run through the lush green hills and vibrant tea estates of Thyolo. This marathon offers more than just a race; it’s a chance to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and rich culture of Malawi.
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May is the perfect time for a marathon in Malawi - the rainy season will have ended and it’s cool climate at the that time of year makes it ideal for running longer distances.
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Choose Your Challenge
5K
Perfect for beginners and families
10K
A great challenge for intermediate runners
Marathon
For seasoned runners seeking an epic test of endurance
International Packages - Make it an Adventure
Extend your stay with our 12-day inclusive package, designed for international participants. Along with the marathon, you'll enjoy a safari through Liwonde National Park and sightseeing trips to explore the beauty of the country. From vibrant markets to serene landscapes, this is a chance to experience Malawi like never before!
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See itinerary below for details.
International Package Itinerary
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8th May
Leave UK on an Ethiopian Airlines flight (evening flight)
9th May
Arrive Malawi, stay overnight in Blantyre
10th May
Travel to Satemwa tea estate and stay overnight. Tea tasting / walks / free time
11th May
Running event - choose between marathon, 10k and 5k distances. Stay overnight at Satemwa tea estate
12th May
Community village visit to Ndala village on the border of Malawi and Mozambique in Maloza side of Mulanje
13th May
Walk to waterfall in Mulanje – small day hike. Picnic lunch. Travel in the afternoon to Liwonde National Park
14th May
Liwonde safari activities
15th May
Travel to Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi National Park
16th May
Cape Maclear activities
17th May
Travel to Lilongwe (via Dedza) and overnight in Lilongwe
18th May
Leave Malawi from Kamuzu international airport in Lilongwe
Package Price
£3000 inclusive of flights, accommodation, breakfast, site seeing activities, in country transfers, marathon entry, t-shirt, bespoke medal, community support activities, sustainable tree planting initiatives (carbon offset project), Chichewa language lessons before arrival.
DOES NOT include travel insurance, pre departure travel health appointment, snacks, spending money.
Race-only Entry Fees
International Entry
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£75 marathon
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£50 10km
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£25 5km
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Cover your own flights, in country transport and travel activities.
Local Entry
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60,000 MK marathon
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30,000 MK 10km
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20,000 MK 5km
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Shuttle from Blantyre to Satemwa – 15,000 MK
For further information please email info@medictomedic.org.uk