Great Ethiopian Run + Project Visit

Join Orbis Ireland for a fully guided, unforgettable week in Ethiopia.
You choose your return date:

• ✨ Full trip: 20–27 November 2025

• ⏱️ Shorter stay: Return Monday 24 November 2025

We take care of the details—flights, hotels, in-country travel, excursions, meals, and, of course, your race entry.

You'll enjoy traditional Ethiopian cuisine, cultural entertainment, and guided visits to local communities. This is your chance to immerse yourself in a rich and beautiful country while making a lasting difference.

Feel the rhythm of Addis Ababa as over 50,000 runners hit the streets for the iconic 10km Great Ethiopian Run. Founded by legendary Olympian Haile Gebrselassie, this is no ordinary race — it’s a vibrant celebration of sport, spirit, and community.

Expect a carnival atmosphere, crowds of cheering locals, and runners of all ages and fitness levels joining in the excitement. Whether you're running for the first time or chasing a personal best, you'll never forget this experience.

As part of the Orbis team, you’ll go beyond the city and into southern Ethiopia to visit the communities we serve.

You’ll see:

• A local school and water station Orbis supports

• Eye care projects transforming rural health

• How we’re working to eliminate trachoma, a blinding disease, through surgery, antibiotics, hygiene education, and improved sanitation

Since 1998, Orbis has been at the heart of sight-saving work in Ethiopia, building local capacity and integrating eye care into the wider health system.

We’ve been proud to run with teams from: AerCap, Airbus, Aircastle, AvAir, Avolon, DAE Capital, Google, Orix, PwC, SES, SMBC, Vodafone – and we’d love to welcome your team too.

🎥 Watch the highlights video to see the experience through their eyes.