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2026 EVENT
ENTRIES ARE CLOSED!
EVENT INFORMATION – 22nd March 2026
Please check the website/social media and your email for any updates on below, and when you collect your race number.
Race Start Times:
- 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.
SEEDING – We would like to appeal to all runners to ‘self seed’ at the start, and allow the top athletes to be at the front.
CUT OFF TIME – Final cut-off for both the full and half marathon races is at 12h30.
Finish Venue
The finish of all the events will be at the MoCU Stadium.
Comrades Qualifier
The 2026 Kilimanjaro Full Marathon is an official Comrades Qualifier race.
Participant Categories
Whilst categories may be noted on the results there may not necessarily be any recognition or prizes on race day for categories indicated above.
Race Entries (ENTRIES ARE CLOSED)
For travel packages for the marathon weekend, and a possible safari or Kili climb option, please email reservations@wildfrontiers.com. All travel packages booked with Wild Frontiers include a guaranteed race entry in your choice of distance.
No late entries will be accepted.
2026 Race number collection:
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 13 March from (4pm – 7pm) 16h00 – 19h00
Sat 14 March from (10am – 6pm) 10h00 – 18h00
Sun 15 March from (10am – 6pm) 10h00 – 18h00
Venue: Mlimani City Mall (in front of Samaki Samaki)
Arusha:
Tue 17 March from 2pm – 7pm (14h00 – 19h00)
Wed 18 March from 2pm – 7pm (14h00 – 19h00)
Venue: Kibo Palace Hotel
Moshi:
Thu 19 March from 12 noon – 5pm (12h00- 17h00)
Fri 20 March from 10am – 6pm (10h00 – 18h00)
Sat 21 March from 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.
Entry Conditions and Rules
Marathon (42.2km)
The competition is open to persons 20 years and over.
The first 950 finishers will be awarded medals & shirts.
Half Marathon (21.1 km)
The competition is open to persons of 18 years and over.
The first 6750 finishers will be awarded medals & shirts
Fun Run (5km)
The competition is open to persons of 10 years and over. Anyone under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Up to 5000 entries will be available.
Unfortunately, there are no prizes or medals available.
The marathon and half marathon races are run under the auspices of the Athletics Tanzania, and this event will be governed by World Athletics Rules
• All traffic officials must be obeyed.
• The organisers reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.
• The entry fee is non-refundable
• No advertising or branding on athletes will be allowed, other than the official race bib, and athletes may run in their official club colours.
• Race Numbers are not transferable
• Obey the race marshals at all times.
• Race officials are the final arbiters of any dispute.
• No mobile seconding or driving alongside runners will be allowed.
• Water points providing water will be provided at regular intervals on the route.
• Run on the right hand side of the road unless directed otherwise by race marshals.
• Display your race number on the front of your vest throughout the race.
• Please put all litter in the bins provided at water points.
OUR CHARITIES
More information on official charities being supported by Kili Marathon to follow.
Historically the event has supported Tumaini La Maisha (TLM), a charity organization that caters for treatment of children with cancer at the KCMC Hospital in Moshi.
It has also initiated the planting of trees (and ongoing monitoring/care) as part of re-forestation of Kilimanjaro, and aided a local Moshi school.
All these initiatives have been historically supported from proceeds from the event.
ROAD CLOSURES AND PARKING
- On RACE DAY, certain roads will be closed around Moshi to enable the safe operation of the race .
- Please take note of the below so as not to be inconvenienced .
- At ALL times please be aware of the potential of encountering runners on the roads, so drive carefully and slowly.
SOKOINE ROAD – from KCMC to corner of Kilimanjaro Road – 06h00 – 09h30 .
- Alternative routes to Moshi via Shanty Town and Rau, and to Mweka same routes .
KILIMANJARO ROAD – From corner of Kilimanjaro Road and Sokoine Road to Lema Road will be closed from 07h45 to 09h30
- This will allow runners to get to the event parking at CCP and Mocu Parking via Uru Road gate in time for all race starts , and then be closed to allow runners free access .
MASOKA to MWEKA ROAD via KIBOSHO
- This will be closed BOTH WAYS from 06h30 – 08h30 .
MOSHI CLUB TO WERU WERU VIA OLD BRIDGE AND WESSA PUB
- Closed from Lema Road [Old Glacier Corner] from 0715 to 0915.
- Traffic Control along whole route, especially the Umbwe Road crossing point and ALL river crossings and the Turning Point.
PARKING
- There is NO PARKING on Sokoine Road from Kilimanjaro Road Corner – vehicles will be towed away by Police .
- There is free parking at CCP — access via Kilimanjaro Road , and pedestrian gate right to the start of the HALF
- Free shady parking in MOCU grounds , access via URU ROAD only, this is a 5 minute walk to the start of the HALF, FUN RUN and 2 minutes to the start of the FULL .
TRAFFIC CONTROL
- Police will be controlling traffic along the whole route from 06h00 – 12h30.
- Motorists are asked to drive slowly and carefully, and be aware of runners. Where possible, it is suggested that trucks and busses avoid the marathon route as they may be pulled over for long periods.
- Anyone including Piki Pikis found driving dangerously will be arrested .
Mini Bus / Taxi Drop off Areas:
- Can drop at either of the above parking areas , or at the road sides – note there will be no access to MoCu from Sokoine Road from 0600, so if coming from this side will have to drop at corner Sokoine and Kilimanjaro Road. Make sure you have enough time to get to your starting point !!
- Warn your runners to be careful when crossing roads !!!
950
FULL MARATHON RUNNERS
7000
HALF MARATHON RUNNERS
5000
FUN RUNNERS
50+
NATIONALITIES