Kilimanjaro Marathon
Run Beneath Africa's Highest Peak in the Shadow of Kilimanjaro.
Race day
1
Mar 2026
Past eventThe 2026 Kilimanjaro Marathon took place on March 1, 2026. The details below are kept for reference and results.
See the 2027 Kilimanjaro MarathonRun Beneath Africa's Highest Peak in the Shadow of Kilimanjaro.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 1 March 2026Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Start time | 06:30 local (Africa/Dar es Salaam)Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Distances | Full Marathon · Half MarathonCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Location | Moshi, TanzaniaCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Start area | Moshi Municipal Stadium, CCM Rd, Moshi, TanzaniaConfirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Entry price | $60–$100Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · World Athletics certifiedCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 120 mCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Field size | About 3,500 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Organizer | Kilimanjaro MarathonCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Official website | kilimanjaromarathon.comOrganizer · 21 May 2026 | Organizer | 21 May 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 21 May 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 21 May 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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Run beneath Africa's highest peak — Kilimanjaro's glaciated summit towers over this bucket-list Tanzania marathon.
Is this race a fit?
These notes are generated from listed Sunday Marathon race facts. They are meant for shortlisting and planning, not as a replacement for official organizer instructions.
Best For
Runners comparing road race options
Kilimanjaro Marathon belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing Full Marathon, Half Marathon options around Moshi, Tanzania and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
Watch For
Confirm entry details before paying
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
Decision Signal
Performance claims need source checks
Kilimanjaro Marathon should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Moshi, Tanzania, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, loop course, certified course, 120 m elevation gain listed. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Kilimanjaro Marathon is currently listed for March 1, 2026, which makes the March planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Moshi, Tanzania, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface, loop course, certified course, 120 m elevation gain listed. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
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