Situated south of the equator – in Tanzania – at 5 895 metres, Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain, and the highest free standing mountain in the world. “Kili” as she is affectionately known, is one of those iconic sights every person should see at least once in their lifetime.

Every year, since 2003, at the end of February/beginning March, a standard 42.2 km marathon, 21.1 km half marathon and 5 km fun run are held in the town of Moshi, in the shadow of Kilimanjaro. This AIMS registered race has been set up to promote the sport in Tanzania, and has the official backing of the Tanzania Tourist Board, the Tanzania Amateur Athletics Association and the IAAF.

The atmosphere in Moshi over ‘race weekend’ is electric.  With so much energy, people out running under the shade of jacaranda-tree lined streets, plenty of places to explore including lots of restaurants and pubs offering a full range of foods – from local fare including fantastic Indian, Italian and English menus.  Lively pubs – even some live music / discos around town.  There are a good number of hotels in the area, but book early as they get filled up over race weekend.

ENTRIES CLOSE MIDNIGHT 16TH FEBRUARY 2020 OR WHEN CAPACITY IS REACHED.

START & FINISH

The Full Marathon starts and finishes at the Moshi Cooperative University (MUCOS) Ushirika Stadium in Moshi.

The Half Marathon starts at the top gate to MUCOS Ushirika Stadium, on Sokoine Road and finishes inside the stadium.

The Fun Run starts at the bottom of MUCOS Ushirika Stadium, on Uru Road – and finishes inside the stadium.

All three events finish within the Stadium grounds – please follow the directional arrows carefully as you enter the stadium.

The logistics of the operation are run by the Kilimanjaro Marathon Company and the members of both the Tanzania Amateur Athletics Association (TAAA) and the local Kilimanjaro Amateur Athletics Association (KAAA).

PLEASE ensure you’re in the correct tunnels to prevent finishing in the wrong queue and getting the incorrect medal .

May be subject to change, please check at registration.

Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Full Marathon 42.2km:
(Minimum age 21)

  • Starts: 06h:45 am – May be subject to change, please check at registration.
  • Final cut-off after 6hrs, ie 12h:30 pm (midday)

Tigo Half Marathon 21 km:
(Minimum age 18)

  • Starts: 07h:00 am – May be subject to change, please check at registration.
  • Final cut-off 12h:30 pm (midday)

5km Fun Run:
(Minimum age 10 or must be accompanied by an adult)

  • Starts: 07h:30 am – May be subject to change, please check at registration.
  • No cut-off
  • This race is not timed