Marathon runners at the starting line in Tema at dawn

December 19, 2026Tema, Ghana

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Meridian

A landmark 6KM race across the world's reference line. Run for Fitness. Run for Purpose.

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Run for Fitness. Run for Purpose.Longitude 0°Tema, Ghana

Tema International Marathon

One city.
Two hemispheres.

Tema sits on Longitude 0°, giving runners a rare opportunity to cross the Prime Meridian while celebrating health, Ghanaian culture and the energy of the nation's leading port city.

5,000+Expected runners
15,000+Expected spectators
6KMOfficial race

A global landmark

Run through one of the few cities in the world positioned on Longitude 0° — the Prime Meridian.

A city in motion

Professional athletes, corporate teams, families, students and visitors come together in Tema.

Purpose beyond pace

The event advances healthy living, youth development, tourism and sustainable community impact.

The official race

Meridian Run 6KM

Open to runners, corporate teams, fitness communities, students, families and visitors from Ghana and beyond.

General entryGHS 100

Official course

The 6KM route

A city course linking Community 1 to Community 7, supported by medical teams, hydration points and emergency response personnel.

Official Meridian Run 6KM route from Presbyterian Church, Community 1 to Tema Chemu Park, Community 7

Start point

Presbyterian Church, Community 1

Finish point

Tema Chemu Park, Community 7

More than a race

A celebration of Tema

Race weekend will bring together sport, culture and tourism through local food, music, wellness exhibitions and the stories of Tema Harbour, the industrial city and the Prime Meridian.

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Healthy lifestyles

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Youth development

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Sports tourism

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Local enterprise

Partnerships

Put your brand on the line

Partner with a city-wide event built around wellness, youth, tourism and community. Opportunities include event visibility, race-route branding, exhibitions, media exposure and direct audience engagement.

Tailored sponsorship opportunities are available through the Event Secretariat.

Become a partner Call +233 244 377 467

Registration

Your place on the line

December 19, 2026

Presbyterian Church, Community 1

6KM · GHS 100

Meridian Run 6KM · General entry

GHS 100

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