KILIMANJARO TRAILS FESTIVAL
2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
*NOTE: Schedule subject to change prior to opening registration.
FRIDAY, 6 FEB
12:00 Event village opens
17 - 20:30 Registration & packet pickup
19 - 21:00 Live music
Race registration and packet pickup* will be available only during designated times. There will be no exceptions. A friend or family member may receive your packet with a copy of your valid ID.
*Note: There is NO packet pickup on Saturday morning for Saturday morning events; these packets MUST be picked up on Friday evening.
SATURDAY, 7 FEB
6:30 Morning yoga (FREE)
6:30 Enduimet XCM (74km MTB)
6:45 Kili Trails Half Marathon (21km run)
7:30 Forest Trails Run (10km run/walk)
7:45 Elerai XC (34km MTB)
11 - 13:30 Registration & packet pickup
12:00 Rafiki Run (1.5km, FREE)
12:30 Simba Farm XCC (1.5km x 3 laps)
13:00 Charity Volleyball Tournament
14:00 West Kili Mini XCO (≈10km)
16 - 20:00 Registration & packet pickup
16:30 Awards ceremony (Saturday events)
17:30 Sundowner Stroll
20:00 Short film
17:30 - 22:00 Live music
SUNDAY, 8 FEB
6:00 6-Hour Ultra (solo & relay runs)
6:30 Morning Yoga (FREE)
8:00 West Kili XCO (≈10km x 2 laps)
8:45 - 10:15 Registration & packet pickup
10:30 Swala Sprint (5km)
11:00 Charity Volleyball Tournament cont.
12:00 End 6-Hour Ultra
13:00 Awards ceremony (Sunday events)
13:00 - 16:00 Happy Hour — 1/2 price beers & sodas
16:00 Event village closes
Festival entry is USD $15 per day.
Youth (ages 11-17) entry is $10. Children 10 & under are free.
Entry includes camping fees, access to food and drink vendors, live music, race expo, restrooms with hot water showers, basic security and a full medical team, plus all fees and taxes.
Advance purchase passes are available:
Full weekend pass → $35 adult (youth $24)
Two-day pass → $27.50 adult (youth $18)
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