Luapula Ntondo
Teachers Run
Luapula Education Expo & Teachers Marathon 2026 · Samfya
Celebrating educators. Inspiring innovation. Building community — run in honour of the teachers who shaped us.
A Roving Marathon Honouring Education
The Teacher's Half Marathon is an athletics event that promotes wellness and celebrates educational heritage — contributing to sports tourism and physical fitness among teachers and the public.
Hosted across all provinces, it invites every teacher and every member of the public to celebrate education by running in honour of teachers and schools. Supported by Toursport Entertainment Ltd in partnership with the Ministry of Education through the Teachers Sports Association of Zambia.
Run with. Run for. Represent your school.
This Marathon Is For Everyone
Teachers, nurses, doctors, lawyers, engineers, entrepreneurs, students, parents — if you believe in education, there's a start line here for you.
Connect & Collaborate
Meet fellow teachers, share stories and build networks that last well beyond race day.
Run In Honour
Dedicate every kilometre to the teachers who shaped you — and to the schools that raised you.
Represent Your School
Wear your colours with pride and put your school on the start line for the whole province to see.
Elite Or Wellness
Chase a personal best over 15KM & 10KM, or keep it social with the 5K run, walk & aerobics.
Elite Competition
Compete alongside top athletes from across Zambia in a professionally timed, certified event.
Wellness & Purpose
A celebration of maternal and mental health, physical fitness and Zambia's education heritage.
A Start Line For Everyone
From the flagship 15KM main race to a relaxed 5K fun run & aerobics — pick the challenge that fits you.
15KM Main Race
The flagship road race for competitive runners chasing a personal best.
Teacher's 10K
A fast, flat 10KM — the perfect competitive distance for all abilities.
Fun Run, Walk & Aerobics
A relaxed 5K plus aerobics — for families, friends and first-timers.
Everything You Need To Run
- ✓ Event T-Shirt
- ✓ Race Bib & Safety Pins
- ✓ Timing Chip
- ✓ Route Map
- ✓ Socks
- ✓ Event Medal
Faces Of The Movement
Thousands strong across Kopala and Lusaka — and now Central Province.
In Partnership
Run In Honour
Of Teachers
Registration is K450. The Expo runs 2 October at Samfya Secondary School (09:00–16:00); the marathon & festivities follow on 3 October at Samfya Beach (AJC Beachfront), with live performances by Amayenge Asoza & Pontiano Kaiche. For more info call +260 977 346 915 or email info@teachersmarathon.run.
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