KILIMANJARO TRAILS FESTIVAL

The 6-hour ultra marathon is a short-course (5K) lap event, in which the furthest distance traveled in 6 hours wins | 1 feed zone each lap | solo and relay* categories

*Relay categories: 3 runners per team if all between 15 and 55 | 4th runner permitted if any member under 15 or over 55 | 5 runners per team if all members under 15 or over 55 | no single runner may run 2 laps in a row, but otherwise any order of runners is permitted

The Kili Trails Half Marathon is a 21 kilometer loop run on West Kilimanjaro Forest single track | approximately 620 meters climbing and some incredible old growth forest running | 2 basic feed zones and one hydration point on course

The Forest Trails Run primarily takes place in West Kilimanjaro Forest, and is a great event for both runners and walkers | approximately 230 meters climbing | no water or feed zones on course

A 5-kilometer loop run entirely on Simba Farm property | 100 meters climbing | no feed zones | walkers welcome, suitable for most ages

A 1.5 kilometer loop run entirely within view of the race village -- for ages 12 & under (older children and parents / adults are welcome to join without registration or race numbers)

Race numbers / finisher medals limited to ages 12 & under.

There will be no podium prizes for this event, only finisher medals.

2-day volleyball tournament -- up to 6 players on the court at a time (unlimited on team) -- service rotation required -- 100% of entry fees will fund Arusha youth sports development

Only one member of your team will register for the volleyball tournament. Teammates' names will be added during the registration process.

Cross-Country Marathon course is a 75-kilometer loop into Enduimet Wildlife Management Area and back, animals aplenty | approximately 1200 meters of climbing | LE MANS start!!! | 2 feed zones on course | this is a race for EXPERIENCED cyclists only, and riders should be self-sufficient with bikes in excellent working condition | we WILL enforce time cutoffs on course in 2025

A shortened version of our Enduimet XCM | combination of singletrack and doubletrack roads, with just enough technical to be a "true" MTB experience | 600 meters of climbing | this event is designed for cyclists with good endurance, who want to get out and see the area, but not spend all day on a bike | one feed zone | e-bikes welcome

Our version of the Cross-Country Olympic event is 2 laps of 9 kilometers, alternating between West Kilimanjaro Forest single track and Simba Farm property | total climbing 470 meters | no feed zones, but racer’s personal bags available upon completion of the first lap | e-bikes welcome

The Mini Cross-Country Olympic event is a single loop of the XCO course | approximately 235 meters climbing over the 9-kilometer loop into West Kilimanjaro Forest | no feed zones | this course is terrific for very determined beginners

The most exciting race of the weekend, our Cross-Country Short Course is 4 high speed laps on a 1.5 kilometer loop entirely within view of the race village | this crowd-pleasing 6-kilometer event is all about top end speed, bike handling, and max heart rates | this event will be run in heats

Non-racer attending Kilimanjaro Trails Festival.

Non-racer will select and purchase day entry or nights camping as an add-on at checkout.