Kilimanjaro Marathon
Kilimanjaro Marathon July 27th, 2025.
Enjoy the experience of running in the Kilimanjaro Natural Park in Tanzania. Marathon, Half Marathon or 10k in a 5-day package, combining the race with a Tekking on Kilimanjaro, visits to Masai villages and one day safari in one of the most spectacular reserves in Tanzania.
If you choose this challenge, you will face 42 km in the Kilimanjaro Natural Park in Tanzania.
If you choose to complete a half Kilimanjaro Marathon, you will run 21 km. in thte Kilimanjaro Natural Park in Tanzania
The Kilimansai Marathon also gives you the option of completing a 10 km. around the National Park of Kilimanjaro
Tanzania Marathon technical Information
To ensure you have the best possible experience, we’ve put together all the technical information you need to know before you take part in the Tanzania Marathon.
The International Trail Running Association gives 2 point for completing this challenge.
Meet our record holders
1 h 59' 46'' in the Kilimasai Half Marathon Tanzania
Marathon in Tanzania
In addition to running, the organization offers a program wich includes transfers from the airport, all meals, accommodation, training programs, stretching sessions, visit to the Masai village with a trophy party, finisher medal, technical jacket and one day of safari.
Optionally, you can hire an extension to climb Kilimanjaro Peak in a 6 days route.
Kilimanjaro Marathon program
From 26th to 30th July
Friday
Arrival to Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the Londorosi Gate. Welcome dinner in hotel and Briefing at Simba Farm Hotel.
Day of training field, cultural visit. Stretching session. Barbacue experience. Lunch and Dinner at Simba Farm.
Saturday
Sunday
Marathon, half marathon and 10 K. Then we will lunch and rest. We will finish the day with a dinner in the Massai village and trophy party.
A special day because we will enjoy a unique and unforgettable safari. Afterwards we will have lunch and dinner and overnight at Masailan.
Monday
Tuesday
Early activity and Transfer to airport or to the Hotel for who choose the Kilimanjaro climbing extension.
Track and map of Kilimanjaro Marathon
The circuit travels in the Kilimanjaro National Park. The surface is a mix of dirt tracks and trails in various environments; humid rainforest up to 2500m, drier heather forest, up to 3500m, and rockier afro-alpine landscape near to 4000m, so multipurpose trail footwear is recommended.
The highest point is 3600 m (marathon) 3600 m (half marathon) and 2300 m in 10 k. The starting point in Londorosi Gate is an altitude of 2300 m approx.
The itinerary is one-way and return with two round boucles and the finish line is common for Marathon, half marathon, and 10k.
Equipment of
Kilimanjaro Marathon
The organization has looked for the best dates to enjoy adequate temperatures in July-August, away from the heat of the northern hemisphere and spring rains, although the weather is never under control, even so, the environmental conditions could vary.
A temperature is expected that could vary from 5ºC at the beginning to 19ºC at the finish at the time of the year of celebration. The organization will put a clothing delivery point in case a participant wants to get rid of a winter cap, jacket, etc. Registration includes this exclusive jersey!
Frequently asked questions
Below, we answer some of the questions you often ask us. If you have any other questions, please contact us.
Participants can register individually, as a team / company (from 2 to 5 participants) or as companions. Prices are per person, not per team). Registered by team must fill in the name of the team on the form.
The types of registration are: 42k Marathon, 21k Half Marathon, 10k.
Yes. Our program is all inclusive: Accommodations, All mails, transfers, trips, and marathon services
The starting price for Kilimasai Marathon Tanzania is 1990. As we get closer to the event, we change the price range.
Yes, it is a different price for participants and a lower price for accompanying persons. In addition, the price is organised in sections: the cheapest is the starting price. As the months go by and we get closer to the event, the price increases.
Wildmarathon is more than just a marathon, it is a running experience with a guided multi-day programme where all services are included. Registration for the race is only allowed in exceptional cases for local people from the destinations.
Yes, if you register we will give you a corporate event jersey.
No, each participant has to buy the flight himself/herself. What is included in the registration fee are the transfers from the airport to the hotel and back.
All participants will run with a geolocator and we will carry several support vehicles, although the circuit is easy to run and very visible.
We organise a trophy ceremony for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd of each distance in men an women
Yes, there are regulations.