The 2024 Sofi Malt Great Ethiopian Run International 10km has been recognised as a
World Athletics Label Road Race by the world’s governing body. This is the first time that a
race in Ethiopia has been accorded this status.
World Athletics refers to Label races as possessing “superior standards in event organisation, safety and runner experience; support from public authorities to the event; and a
financial commitment to anti-doping.”
In international running circles the designation of Label Races indicates that the event is
seen as being among the leading road races in the world.
World Athletics, the world’s governing body, assesses and awards its Labels on an annual
basis. These assessments are made on the technical and competition aspects of the race,
including course measurement, chip timing and elite athlete participation. Race organisers
have to apply to the World Athletics for recognition, and show that their race meets the
required criteria.
The designation of a World Athletics Label Race is one of four categories of label with the
others being Elite Label, Gold Label and Platinum Label.
