KILIMANJARO ULTRAS
Run on the roof of Africa!
Kilimanjaro Trails Festival has merged with Kilimanjaro Trail Run for 2027!!
East Africa’s largest outdoor endurance festival has added three trail ultra marathons inside Kilimanjaro National Park.
Tanzanian & Kenyan citizens receive a discount of $100 on the 50, 65, and 75K events.
East African residents receive a discount of $50 on the same 50, 65, and 75K events.
For more details, see our registration page.
Kilimanjaro Trail Ultra 75K
Our 75-kilometer ultra is a loop race from Simba Farm (1760m / 5770ft) to a high elevation at Kilimanjaro’s Moir Camp (4170m / 13680ft) and return. Runners climb the Lemosho trekking route and descend via Shira rescue road, passing through farmland, rain forest, and heather / moorland zones. Total climbing is 3050m (10000 ft).
This event is absolutely not to be taken lightly, as the combination of climbing, high altitude and unpredictable weather can be both difficult and dangerous. Additionally, the cutoff for the 75K is 13.5 hours, which requires exceptional fitness and determination.
Our 65 and 75K ultra marathons split at the 28.6km (17.8mi) mark, and 75K runners may drop down to the 65K at that point to maintain a race finish. [Do NOT assume the difference between the 75 and 65 is a mere 10km of running.]
Limited to 60 runners.
Start: 5:30 Friday 3rd September
Price: $340 through 29JAN.
Kilimanjaro Trail Ultra 65K
Our 65-kilometer ultra is a loop race from Simba Farm (1760m / 5770ft) to Kilimanjaro’s Cathedral Point (3850m / 12600ft) and return. Runners climb the Lemosho trekking route and descend via Shira rescue road, passing farmland, rain forest, and heather / moorland zones. Total climbing is 2565m (8415 ft).
The cutoff for the 65K is the same 13.5 hours allotted for the 75K, which does still require some real work. This event is not to be taken lightly, as the combination of climbing, altitude and unpredictable weather can be difficult.
Our 50 and 65K ultra marathons split at the 25km (15.5mi) mark, and 65K runners may drop down to the 50K at that point to maintain a race finish.
Limited to 300 total runners between 65 and 50K events.
Start: 5:30 Friday 3rd September
Price: $340 through 29JAN.
Kilimanjaro Trail Ultra 50K
Our 50-kilometer race is a loop event from Simba Farm (1760m / 5770ft) to a high elevation of 3510m (11520ft) at Shira 1 on Kilimanjaro’s Shira Plateau and return.
Runners climb the Lemosho trekking route and descend via Shira rescue road, passing farmland, rain forest, and heather / moorland zones. Total climbing is 2225m (7300 ft).
The cutoff for the 50K is the same 13.5 hours allotted for the other two ultras, which makes it an extremely accessible high elevation ultra marathon (to the extent that high elevation ultras can be accessible). Still, the combination of climbing, altitude and unpredictable weather can make this a tough day.
The 50 & 65K events are limited to a combined total of 300 runners.
Limited to 300 total runners between 65 and 50K events.
Start: 5:30 Friday 3rd September
Price: $340 through 29JAN.
Ultras Race Registration Includes:
Race registration
Festival entry Thursday to Sunday
Camping fees for Thursday through Saturday nights
Kilimanjaro National Park & West Kili National Forest fees
Fully stocked race feed zones (approx every 8km / 5mi)
Hot meal on Kilimanjaro’s Shira Plateau
T-shirt and swag bag
Medical & emergency care + search & rescue
Optional add-ons available at registration:
Tent rentals (standard & VIP)
Sleeping bag rentals
Airport transfers
Entry to other festival events & races
Festival entry and/or spectator passes on Kilimanjaro for accompanying non-ultra participants
Not Included:
Tanzanian visa and/or travel to Tanzania
Food and drinks are available for purchase at the race village, from a number of quality vendors
Wildlife safaris, Kilimanjaro climbs and/or other additional excursions
Tanzanian & Kenyan citizens receive a discount of $100 on the 50, 65, and 75K events.
East African residents receive a discount of $50 on the same 50, 65, and 75K events.
For more details, see our registration page.
““May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.”
— Edward Abbey