The Kilimanjaro Marathon (42.2km), Half Marathon (21.1km) and Fun Run (5km) is going into its 13th year! As a fully registered IAAF race, the Kilimanjaro marathon has official marshalling, time-keeping and refreshment points at regular intervals. It may be used as a qualifier for Comrades. The race is run under the watchful eye of Mount Kilimanjaro, with the altitude gain being quite manageable and with the entire race being completed between 830 and 1150m asl, on paved roads.

The Kilimanjaro marathon route leaves Moshi stadium and heads towards the town, and then along the main road to Dar-Es-Salaam for approximately 8-9km. This section of the route is relatively flat. Then the course will turn around and head back to the town of Moshi, tracking down into the actual town itself before turning toward the mountain and heading up a long, steady gradual ascent towards Mweka. The turnaround point marks approximately 32km and the last section is a fast downhill run back toward the stadium.

For those running the Kilimanjaro half marathon, the route also starts at the Moshi stadium and after a short section on the flat, it follows the gradual uphill route to Mweka - as per the full marathon - before turning around at approx 10km to return to the stadium again. The atmosphere in the stadium is electric with local bands playing, entertainment, crowds of local enthusiasts to cheer the runners, and lots of food and drink for sale.

Cut off time is 12:30 for both the full and half Kilimanjaro marathon. Medals and tshirts are available to finishers.

When is the Kilimanjaro marathon?

Annually last weekend February / first weekend of March
February 28, 2016

Kilimanjaro Marathon and Climb

The Kilimanjaro Marathon can be run on its own, or combined with any of the Kilimanjaro climb packages. Mt Kilimanjaro has the highest peak (Uhuru Peak) in Africa at 19,341 feet (5,895 metres). There are six different trails for reaching the summit of Uhuru Peak. Of all of the possible trails to take to arrive at the summit, two have a higher probability of successful completion than the rest. These are the Lemosho and Machame trails. Lemosho covers 42 miles over 8 days, and has the greatest elevation gain of all the trails. This gives you more time to adjust to altitude, which gives you the highest chance to successfully reach the summit.

If you are climbing Kilimanjaro and running the marathon, it is recommended that you complet the climb first.

Kilimanjaro Marathon and Climb, plus African Safari or Zanzibar Beach Option

For after climb and marathon relaxation, consider the white sand beaches of Zanzibar or an African safari in wildlife lodges. The wildlife lodges on safari are very luxurious, close to nature, have great views, comfortable beds, showers, and amazing food.

Day 1 Moshi - February 27, 2016
Arrive late, approximately 8 - 9 pm. at Kilimanjaro airport (JRO). You will be picked up from the airport and transported to your hotel in Moshi one hour away.

Day 2 Moshi - February 28, 2016
Rest or choose from any of our relaxing day trips available in Moshi: Orphanage visit, Maasai village visit, Waterfalls and coffee plantation tour.

Day 3 - March 1, 2016
Run either a standard 42.2 km marathon (26 miles), a 21.1 km half marathon (13.1) or a 5km fun run, in the town of Moshi, Tanzania.

Starting Times:
- 42.2km marathon - 06:30 a.m.
- 21.1km half marathon - 07:00 a.m.
- 5km Fun Run - 07:30 a.m.m
May be subject to change, please check event site for latest schedule.

Closest international airport: Kilimanjaro airport (JRO)
Kilimanjaro Marathon Altitude: 2,800 ft.

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