Frequently Asked Questions.
Race Number swapping/substitutions
Race numbers may not be swapped/substituted
Anyone found doing this will be disqualified
Cut off times
The route closes at 12h30, (6 hours) all services will be withdrawn including police/ambulances/water points including timekeeping and finish area including medals & water – will close.
The Event reserves the right to remove any runners off the route at any point should they obviously not be able to finish within the designated time.
When will the 2023 Kilimanjaro Marathon take place?
Sunday 26 February, 2023 in Moshi, Tanzania
Where does it start?
42km At the MoCu Stadium in Moshi, Tanzania
21km on Sekoine Road, outside the MoCu stadium.
5km Fun Run, on Uru Road, below the MoCu stadium
What time does it start?
06h30 – Kilimanjaro Premium Lager International Marathon (42.2km)
07h00 – Tigo Kili Half Marathon (21.1km)
07h30 – Grand Malt Fun Run (5km)
Where does it finish?
At the Mocu Stadium, Moshi.
What is seeding?
“Seeding” in a marathon race means that the elite / fast runners are at the front at the Start Line – with slower runners nearer the back. This is done when there are a lot of people starting a race, so that the elite and professional runners are not obstructed by slower runners.
Why seeding is important:
Seeding is a useful tool to assist race organisers place participants in the most appropriate starting batch of a race, thereby reducing (not eliminating) the chances of congestion (e.g., faster runners getting stuck behind slower runners), and/or ensuring the athletes are placed in a bunch of similar paced competitors.
What seeding means to you on race day?
Please be mindful of your anticipated race time, and line up appropriately on race morning. I.e. start in the back/middle/front of the group depending on your anticipated times. For example, if you are running over 6 mins a km, start at the back, etc.
Once the race has begun, be considerate of others who are faster than you and allow them to pass easily, i.e. don’t block the road.
Where can I get an entry form?
On line entries are closed.
5km Entry forms are available at the Race Number Collection points.
When do entries close?
Entries close 6 February 2023, or sooner when each race reaches capacity
Can I pay with Tigo Pesa?
Yes! We encourage anyone in Tanzania who is subscribed to Tigo to pay for their entry via the Tigo Pesa system.
To enter simply dial *149*20# from a Tigo subscribed phone and follow the easy to understand instructions to pay for your entry using your Tigo Pesa wallet. You are also able to use your Tigo Pesa wallet to pay for another runner if they are unable to pay for their own entry.
Only Tanzania CITIZENS may pay using Tigo Pesa. Residents / visitors must pay via the credit card link on the website as the entry fee is different.
Are the entry fees refundable?
The entry fees are not refundable under any circumstances. Athletes submitting duplicate entries will be charged for both.
Does the Kilimanjaro Marathon accept late entries?
No
How will I know if my ONLINE entry form has been accepted?
An e-mail (if an email address is supplied) will be sent to you once your entry has been processed. Please check your data carefully upon receipt of your entry confirmation.
Payment must be made for your entry to be accepted.
NO PAYMENT = NO ENTRY = NO RACE NUMBER
What will I need in order to register and collect my race numbers?
PLEASE NOTE no collection allowed after hours or on race day – ensure you collect your race number prior to that. If you can’t collect it then you may send a friend with a copy of your ID, along with a copy of their ID and an official letter on your behalf stating that they may collect your race number.
Bring your proof of payment, or email / and race entry reference number when collecting.
You must bring proof of residence / ID / passport when you collect your race number.
Please ensure you collect from the correct venue as you indicated on your entry form.
How & when do race numbers get allocated?
Once entries have been closed, numbers will be allocated to entries.
You need to bring your race entry REFERENCE number, and if supplied, your RACE number as well – in order to collect from your designated collection point (either Dar / Arusha or Moshi – you must pick ONE).
You must bring proof of residence / ID / passport when you collect your race number.
Your race number/pack will ONLY BE AVAILABLE at the requested pick up point. For example, if you put down Arusha, you must go to Arusha – it will not be available in Dar.
Race Number Collection Points
RACE NUMBER COLLECTION POINTS:
Please indicate on your entry form where your preferred collection point will be for your race number, without it, you cannot participate in the race: The options include:
Dar-es-Salaam:
- Sat 18 and Sun 19 Feb 2023
- 12 noon – 6pm (12h00 – 18h00)
- Venue: Mlimani City Mall (in front of Samaki Samaki)
Arusha:
- Tue, 21 and Wed 22 Feb 2023
- 2pm – 7pm (14h00 – 19h00)
- Venue: Kibo Palace Hotel
Moshi:
- Thursday, 23 Feb 12 noon – 5pm (12h00- 17h00)
- Friday, 24 Feb 10am – 6pm (10h00 – 18h00)
- Saturday, 25 Feb 9am – 5pm (09h00 – 17h00)
- Venue: MoCU Stadium Grounds
PLEASE NOTE no collection allowed after hours or on race day – ensure you collect your race number prior to that. If you can’t collect it then you may send a friend with a copy of your ID, along with a copy of their ID and an official letter on your behalf stating that they may collect your race number.
Bring your proof of payment, or email / and race entry reference number when collecting.
You must bring proof of residence / ID / passport when you collect your race number.
Please ensure you collect from the correct venue as you indicated on your entry form.
Can I collect my race numbers on race day?
No race numbers will be issued on the day of the race.
Can anyone enter the Kilimanjaro Marathon?
The race is restricted to runners only
How old must I be in order to enter the Kilimanjaro Marathon?
The minimum age requirement for the FULL (42.2km) marathon is 20 years; the HALF (21.1km) is 18 years old.
Fun Run participants have to be 10 years or older, unless accompanied by an adult.
Will I be allowed personal seconding?
No mobile seconding will be permitted. This rule will be strictly enforced with no mobile seconds of any description allowed on the route. Any transgressions will lead to disqualification. A runner may be handed sustenance by a seconder using the stand and hand rule. No other seconding is permitted. See Rules and Information.
May I wear ear-phones and listen to music during my run?
Due to the fact that some of the sections on the route may have limited traffic, running with ear-phones/music is NOT allowed on any of the races.
Do you have water stations on route and what do they supply?
Yes, we have water points on average every 4km.
Some will serve water only, some will serve water and coke.
Should you need any specific hydration or energy drinks, we suggest you carry that with you.
The water that is distributed during the race is bottled water, but poured into cups for convenience and handed out at water tables.
What prize money is on offer?
You can find out about the prize money here: 2023 Prize Money Breakdown
May I wear advertising?
The race is run under the rules of the IAAF, which stipulate that no personal sponsors’ logos may be worn by an athlete.
Sponsored teams have to stick to the regulated size of 1 x logo per apparel items. The logo to be no bigger than 10cm x 10cm.
What must I do to earn a Gold medal?
Gold medals are awarded to the first 10 men and first 10 women to cross the finish line, in the 42.2km and 21km categories.
What time must I finish in to receive a medal?
All runners receive medals in the full and the half if they finish by 12h45pm
How long do I have to complete the race?
The final cut-off for all races is at 12h45. Six hours for the full marathon
Race Timing
The race is timed by a disposable timing chip, provided on your race number.
It is imperative that you do not remove or tamper this chip, or your result may be jeopardised.
Important Notes For Professional Athletes
1) All professional athletes are required to register as such.
2) All professional athletes must get written permission from their coach/federation in order to compete in the 2023 Kilimanjaro Marathon. Please send this information to us via email on info@kilimanjaromarathon.com by 4 February 2023 latest.
3) Elite/professional athletes who do not send us written permission will NOT be eligible for prizes.
4) Athletes may be required to complete a drug test before the results of the race will be finalized and prizes awarded.
I am an elite/professional runner. What do I need to know?
Please be advised of the following, with regard to entering and competing in the Kilimanjaro Marathon (42.2km), Tigo Half Marathon (21.1km) races on 26 February 2023.
In accordance with ATHLETICS TANZANIA and their notice of 7 February 2022, Ref. No. RT/VoL.5/4/MKJ/86.
Elite / Professional Athletes must note / comply as follows:
- All Foreign Elite athletes MUST notify us when entering their status (ie that they are Elite/Professional)
1.1 If you have already entered, please notify the Organisers in writing if you are an Elite runner (together with your Kili entry reference number).
- All Elite athletes must get written permission from their Federation / Governing Body– this document must be supplied to the Kilimanjaro Marathon Organisers (email below) at the time of entering, via email. An original copy may be required in the future.
- Any athlete (Elite or Social Runner) who is eligible for a prize will only receive their prize money after the results have been verified …. this entails the following:
ALL eligible prize winners will be checked off against their respective Federation as “approved “runners.
ALL eligible prize winners will be checked against the International / regional banned runners lists.
ALL prize winners will be subject to deduction of WHT according to TRA regulations.
Anti-doping tests will be conducted and the results to be received.
If an athlete who is an Elite runner enters as a social runner – the above checks will still be carried out.
Only once ALL potential prize winners have been verified and anti-doping tests concluded will the Official Results be announced, and prizes awarded. This may take up to 8 weeks. Official Winners will be contacted individually.
Any questions should be sent in writing.
Above information to be emailed to : info@kilimanjaromarathon.com on/before 4 February 2023.
Kilimanjaro Marathon Organisers
Must I qualify to enter the Kilimanjaro Marathon?
No, it’s not necessary – but we do recommend proper training as the full marathon route is considered to be tough.
AIMS MEMBERSHIP
The Kilimanjaro Marathon is a member of AIMS. Please click here to see the certificate.
What must I do if I have any other questions?
Email the Kilimanjaro Marathon at info@kilimanjaromarathon.com
Travel & The Event - COVID Protocols
Travel and The Event – COVID Protocols
For International and Regional runners (ie travelling from outside Tanzania), you will need to comply with the Tanzania Government covid policy for entry into Tanzania, which your Travel Advisor can assist you with, and of course the terms and conditions of the transporter you are travelling with. These policies change on a regular basis, so we suggest you check when booking, and again prior to travelling.
We strongly suggest you obtain Travel Insurance when booking your trip.
It is recommended that you are fully vaccinated, wear masks in public places, sanitise/wash hands regularly.
According to ongoing research, there have been very few cases of proven Covid infections while participating in outdoor sporting / mass participation events worldwide.
It is up to the individual athlete to be aware of these standard event protocols.