Ethiopian Airlines · 2026

ET 80^th Anniversary
8KM Road Race

80 Years of Reliable Service — A Timeless Legacy.

Registration

Sign up to run.

Free. One per phone number. Bib assigned after approval.

Event Details

An 8KM celebration in Addis Ababa, open to all. Free to enter.

Race Day

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Start Time

08:07

Start

Old Airport

Finish

Bole International Airport

T-shirt Collection

Saturday, May 16, 2026

The day before the race

Route — 8KM

A scenic 8KM loop through Addis Ababa, finishing at the Bole International Airport

FAQ

Anyone in Ethiopia who can complete an 8KM run or walk. There is no age cap beyond standard health-and-safety guidance. Registration is open to Ethiopian Airlines staff, government, private sector, NGOs, students, self-employed runners, and the general public.
Registration is completely free. There is no payment step in this form.
A bib number, an official ET 80th Anniversary t-shirt in your selected size, refreshments at the finish, and access to the closing celebration.
T-shirt collection takes place the day before the event, at a location announced closer to the date. Bring a valid ID and either the phone number you registered with or your bib number — volunteers will look you up and mark your t-shirt as collected.
Registrations are reviewed by our team. Once approved, return to this page and tap the ticket icon. Enter the phone number you registered with and you can download an updated PDF with your bib and QR code.
Arrive at least 45 minutes before the start. Bring water, ID, and your printed or digital bib PDF. The exact start time and location will be confirmed on this page closer to the event.
Email race@ethiopianairlines.com or use the contact details in the footer below.