Overview

About this event

The 2027 6th BTC Francistown Marathon takes place on Saturday, 17 April 2027, from 06:00, at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, North East, Botswana. Distances are 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km, 5km and 3km. Online entries are open.

Races

Distances & fees

Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.

Saturday 17 Apr 2027

Distance	Entry Fee	Early Bird	Junior	Type	Start	Cut-off	Details
Marathon	BWP 450	BWP 428	—	Road	06:00	—
Half-Marathon	BWP 400	BWP 380	—	Road	06:00	—
10km Road Race	BWP 250	BWP 238	—	Road	06:00	—
5km Fun Run/Walk	BWP 250	BWP 143	BWP 150	Run / Walk	06:00	—
Minimum age 15 years
3km Fun Run/Walk	BWP 100	BWP 95	BWP 100	Run / Walk	06:00	—
Minimum age 7 years

Goodies

Merchandise

Cap

Includes full race kit: Race Bib, Marathon Cap, T-shirt, Snack, String bag

Free with entry

T-Shirt

Includes full race kit: Race Bib, Marathon Cap, T-shirt, Snack, String bag

Free with entry

Entry

How to enter

Information on how to enter this event.

Online entries

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Entries via PeakTiming

Closes 28 Feb 2027 · or when sold out

Phase 1 - Early bird registration: (16th October - 28th October 2026) - Fee: 5% Off discount

Phase 2: (29th October - 28th February 2027) - Fee: Full registration fees apply

Register online at 6th BTC Francistown Marathon 2027 | Online Entries or visit any BTC Shop countrywide, complete the registration form and pay over the counter.

On the day

Race Day Information

Practical information for race day.

Start Obed Itani Chilume Stadium, Francistown

Finish Obed Itani Chilume Stadium, Francistown

Handouts

Finishers medal

Where

Location

Where the event starts and how to get there.

Obed Itani Chilume Stadium

Obed Itani Chilume Stadium — Location map not available

Contact

Contact the organiser

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Organiser

Race Office

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Train

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