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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

Did you hear? The Cape Town marathon course just got flatter, and with it a whole lot faster.

Who'll be ringing that PB bell 🔔 this year?
Two Oceans 'Touch here for Power' ⚡️signs are welcomed at all corners, climbs and kilometres. 

57kms may be less in distance than it's Comrades counterpart, but with shorter comes speedier, so trust us when we say you'll want all the power you can get.
If this doesn’t do it, we don’t know what will.

The countdown to @comradesmarathon continues…
What is your running motivation? 🏃‍♀️

Is it to challenge yourself and push your limits? To raise money for a charity? Or maybe just for the sheer joy of running? 

With the 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 only three months away, use every bit of extra personal motivation to keep going because race day is almost here. You have been training so hard...keep going - it will be worth it! 

View our Comrades 2023 itinerary and more - www.africamarathons.com/run/comrades-marathon 

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Have you seen photos of the magnificent Table Mountain & always dreamt of seeing it in person?! 👀

If you're running the Two Oceans Marathon with us next month in Cape Town - you will! 😉 

If you're disappointed that you won't enjoy this amazing experience with us this year then pop us an email to plan your 2024 trip: info@africamarathons.com 

#runners #running #twooceansmarathon #capetown #southafrica #africamarathons

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.

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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!