Frequently Asked Questions.
When will the 2026 Kilimanjaro Marathon take place?
Sunday, 22nd March 2026 in Moshi Tanzania.
When do entries open?
TBC
Where does it start?
Full Marathon – 42.2km – 06h30 – The race will start and finish at the MoCU Stadium Grounds in Moshi
All runners must wear their running bib, clearly, on the front (not back). Do not fold your race number as there is a chip on it that records your official time. We will provide pins for your race number. You may only cross the finish line and enter the tunnel section once, if you do it a second time your results will be deleted.
Half Marathon 21.1km – 07h00 – The half marathon run will start on the Sokoine Road Gate of MoCu and finish at the MoCU Stadium in Moshi
All runners must wear their running bib, clearly, on the front (not back). Do not fold your race number as there is a chip on it that records your official time. We will provide pins for your race number. You may only cross the finish line and enter the tunnel section once, if you do it a second time your results will be deleted.
5km Fun Run – 07h30 – The race will start at the bottom of MoCU Stadium, on Uru Road and finish in the stadium.
Is there a place to put my personal items during the Marathon?
There will be an area for you to leave your tog bag with sports equipment and personal items while you run the Marathon – this will be near the start/finish area.
Please keep all items in one bag, and do not leave any valuables in the bag.
Please collect your bag as soon as you finish your race.
Race Number swapping/substitutions
Race numbers may not be swapped/substituted
Anyone found doing this will be disqualified
Upgrading, Downgrading and Entry Substitutions
Any change to your race distance may be done before the closing date of entries.
- Upgrading (to a longer distance) may attract an additional entry cost, to be paid on collection of your Race Number.
- Downgrading (to a shorter distance) will be permitted but there will be NO REFUND on the difference in price.
Substitutions (giving your race entry to another person) must be requested BEFORE ENTRIES CLOSE – and will attract a fee of USD10 payable at race number collection in cash.
Once entries are closed, NO upgrades or downgrades will be allowed (this is for logistical and planning purposes) and no upgrades or downgrades will be processed at Race Number collection.
Elite Runners and Prize Eligibility
- Only THREE ELITE runners (male and female) per country will be eligible for prize monies.
- For avoidance of doubt – three male ELITE runners from “ Country A “ will be given prizes, if eligible.
- The fourth, fifth ELITE runner etc from “country A “ will NOT be eligible for prize monies .
- This applies to both the Full [42km] and the Half [21km] events.
- This will apply for all countries, apart from the host country.
- The Rule is as per Athletics Tanzania – See Letter Here
- Seconding – NO seconding is allowed, in any form. All runners will only take water etc at the official marked waterpoints, not in between these or from vehicles, motorbikes etc .
- Anyone seen breaking any of the Race Rules will be disqualified at the Finish or after the event and their respective Federation and World Athletics notified.
Race Rules - Seconding
No person shall give any liquids / fruits / food to any athlete along the route.
Only liquids and/ or fruits supplied at the official waterpoints are allowed.
Persons assisting athletes shall not enter the course nor obstruct any athlete.
Officials shall not, under any circumstances, run beside an athlete while he/she is taking refreshment.
Assistance may not be conducted directly from a vehicle (including two-wheeled) whether stationary or moving.
Any transgressions will lead to disqualification.
SHERIA ZA MBIO:
1.Hairuhusiwi mtu yeyote kutoa vinywaji /matunda na chakula kando ya njia.
2.Vimiminika na/au matunda yanatolewa kwenye vituo rasmi vya maji tu
3.Mtu anayesaidia wanariadha haruhusiwi kwenye kozi wala kuzuia mwanariadha yeyote njia
4.Waamuzi hawaruhusiwi kukimbia kwa hali yoyote kando ya mwanariadha kipindi anachochukua viburudisho.
5.Usaidizi hauruhusiwu kufanywa moja kwa moja kutoka kwenye vyombo vya usafiri ikiwa pamoja na (gari /pikipiki )ya magurudumu iliyosimama au inayotembea.
Cut off times
Final cut-off for both the full and half marathon races is at 12h30.
What time does it start?
06h30 – 42km Full Marathon (42.2km)
07h00 – 21km Half Marathon (21.1km)
07h30 – 5kmFun Run (5km)
Where does it finish?
The finish of all the events will be at the MoCU Stadium.
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?
2025 Full and Half entries are fully subscribed, only fun run available (@ 27 Jan 2025)
Can I pay with Mixx by YAS?
Yes! We encourage anyone in Tanzania who is subscribed to Mixx by YAS to pay for their entry via the Mixx by YAS system.
To enter simply dial *150*01# to register from a Mixx by YAS subscribed phone and follow the easy to understand instructions to pay for your entry using your Mixx by YAS wallet. You are also able to use your Mixx by YAS wallet to pay for another runner if they are unable to pay for their own entry.
Only Tanzania CITIZENS may pay using Mixx by YAS. 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.
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:
- Fri 14 Feb from (4pm – 7pm) 16h00 – 19h00
- Sat 15 Feb from (10am – 6pm) 10h00 – 18h00
- Sun 16 Feb from (10am – 6pm) 10h00 – 18h00
- Venue: Mlimani City Mall (in front of Samaki Samaki)
Arusha:
- Tue 18 and Wed 19 Feb 2025
- 2pm – 7pm (14h00 – 19h00)
- Venue: Kibo Palace Hotel
Moshi:
- Thu 20 Feb 12 noon – 5pm (12h00- 17h00)
- Fri 21 Feb 10am – 6pm (10h00 – 18h00)
- Sat 22 Feb 9am – 5pm (09h00 – 17h00)
- Venue: MoCu Stadium, Moshi
PLEASE NOTE no collection allowed after hours or on race day – make sure 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.
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.
What shirt size am I?
| Size | Chest(cm) | Length(cm) |
| S | 92 | 66 |
| M | 96 | 69 |
| L | 102 | 71 |
| XL | 106 | 74 |
| 2XL | 112 | 76 |
| 3XL | 116 | 49 |
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: 2025 Prize Money Breakdown
May I wear advertising?
The race is run under the rules of World Athletics, 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 12h30pm
How long do I have to complete the race?
The final cut-off for all races is at 12h30. 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 2025 Kilimanjaro Marathon. Please send this information to us via email on info@kilimanjaromarathon.com by 01 February 2025 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 Full Marathon (42.2km), and Half Marathon (21.1km) races on 23 February 2025.
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 01 February 2025.
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