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Welcome to Tanzania
We doubt there is a more evocative name in the annual running calendar than the Kilimanjaro Marathon. Taking place under the watchful eye of the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free standing mountain in the world, the Kilimanjaro Marathon (42.2km), half marathon (21.1km) and fun run (5km).
Although its location might sound daunting, the Kilimanjaro Marathon is quite manageable, with the entire run being completed between altitudes of between 830m and 1150m above sea-level, on good tarred roads. As an accredited IAAF race, it has official time-keeping, marshaling and refreshment points at regular intervals. It also can be used as a qualifier for the Comrades Marathon in South Africa, another on our list of must-do Africa running events.
You can find out much more about the Kilimanjaro Marathon by following the link below. But before you do, we want you to consider making the most of your visit to Tanzania and enjoy the many other attractions we can make available to you. Pre- or post-marathon, the options are endless. And through our parent company Tailormade Africa, we can offer you exceptional, individually designed itineraries. Here are just a few examples.
Bucket List Items
Experience the Great Migration (Serengeti National Park)
Experience a Boat Safari (Selous Game Reserve)
Trek Wild Chimps (Mahale Mountains National Park)
Explore the History of Zanzibar (Stone Town)
Enjoy Beautiful Tropical Beaches (Zanzibar, Pemba & Mafia)
Experience a Safari (Three Distinct Safari Circuits)
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
Hands up if you’re excited to @comradesmarathon 🙌
It’s like we build up to @totalsportstwooceansmarathon , execute an incredible trip and then BAM, Comrades is a matter of weeks away. The prep is officially in peak across race and run and we cannot wait to return for another down year even if the distance is the longest it’s ever been.
Over the coming weeks we’ll be sharing more from our runners, but for now sit tight and know if you’re not running, it’s likely you’ll want to be for 2026 😉
Five Countries, Six Marathons
The founders and directors of Africa Marathons have over 35 years of combined experience in the Africa travel industry. We promote and offer packages to running events in 5 African countries at present.
Get In Touch
Whether you are an experienced or novice runner, looking for a new challenge or simply thinking about visiting the continent for the first time, we would love to speak to you!
Our first aim is to get to know you, your running experience and aspirations, so we may best advise on which events would challenge you whilst giving you a high chance of success. So please get in touch. We look forward to speaking to you.
E: [email protected]
T: +44 7791 360170 (Rob)
T: +44 7809 726266 (Clyde)