The Sierra Leone Marathon in the media

The Sierra Leone Marathon & Cycle Challenge is an incredibly unique event that has made headlines around the world. Check out some of the features from the past few years!
London Daily News
Iconic designer LABRUM partners with Street Child to launch new running kit for Sierra Leone Marathon, produced by adidas.

Designer of Arsenal FC celebrated kit produces exclusive merchandise range for prestigious annual charity event.

The Sunday Times
Why this NHS Manager launched a running movement for black women.

Tasha Thompson's recent ultramarathon wasn't just a personal feat - it was part of her mission to promote health, representation and confidence.

Awoko News
Amadu Sajor Samura Retains Title as Records Fall at 2025 Sierra Leone Marathon.

The streets of Makeni came alive over the weekend as the 2025 Sierra Leone Marathon (SLM), organised by the charity organisation Street Child, brought together more than 1,000 runners...

Daily Mirror
Woman who taught herself to walk again completes one of world's hardest marathons

Esmée was told she'd never walk again following a botched hernia operation - now she's just competed a race dubbed "the craziest and most worthwhile marathon" in Sierra Leone. The challenge raises money for the global charity Street Child

Sustain Health

Brit super runner Nick Butter, the first person in history to complete a marathon in each of the world’s 196 countries, has announced he will run this year’s Sierra Leone marathon...

The Guardian
Running in Sierra Leone: 'The hardest thing I've done'

Even experienced runners struggled with the heat and humidity during a race in Sierra Leone. For a novice, it was almost unendurable. But it was all in a good cause …

The Standard
Runners brave 30C heat for Sierra Leone marathon in aid of Street Child.

The UK charity has now built more than 700 schools in some of the most remote areas of Sierra Leone...

CLOSER
Want to run the ultimate marathon? Endurance runner Susie Chan tells you how.

Susie Chan is an experienced long distance runner but even she found this incredible event to be different from any other race.

The Standard
Hundreds of runners endure scorching heat in Sierra Leone marathon which gives girls a voice.

As the sun rose over Sierra Leone, hundreds of runners were already 10 miles into one of the most unusual marathons on the planet. Almost 600 competitors — including 120 Britons — were tackling the Sierra Leone Marathon to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds...

Runners World
Video: RW runs the Sierra Leone Marathon

In developing countries, a new type of race lets you see your fundraising money in action.