Madagascar Marathon and Half-Marathon

We are thrilled to bring back the Madagascar Marathon on Sunday, May 31, 2026. More than 50 international runners will be traveling to the remote area of Isalo National Park for this adventure race (Ultra 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon and 10K). Additionally, close to 20 runners will be running the first edition of the African Challenge - Cape Town, South Africa to Madagascar! Stay tuned for updates. 🌍

We are SO EXCITED to return! The Madagascar Marathon and Half-Marathon is planned for May 13, 2023. Save the date for a trip of a lifetime. Details will be shared as soon as they are available!

2017 Madagascar Marathon alumni in the news!

This Couple Races Around the World, Fighting Alzheimer’s Along the Way When Catherine Popp was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at age 53, her partner quit his job so they could make the most of their time together, by traveling and running.

It's World Lemur Day!

Did you know? A staggering 98% of lemur species are threatened with extinction and 31% are categorized as Critically Endangered, the highest threat level. Efforts are underway to help, which you can learn more through the Lemur Conservation Network: https://www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/world-lemur-day

A share from one of our great guides Lova Alaoy!

We are beginning to confirm package details for our 2021 Madagascar Marathon Tour. We hope if you're not pre-booked yet, this will entice you! So much beauty and magic awaits you...

Passport at the Ready: Madagascar Magic Awaits Dream beach escapes and so much more in Madagascar.

It's true! The third Madagascar Marathon and Half-Marathon is planned for June 12, 2021! Early bookings are now being accepted. Find more details here:

Madagascar Marathon & Half-Marathon - Overview - Marathon Tours and Travel Often referred to as the Eighth Continent and earth’s fourth largest island, Madagascar is one of our newer adventure destinations!  The marathon and half-marathon will be held in Isalo in the south central highlands with most of the course routed through Isalo National Park.  This is Madagascar...