Marathon

Kilimanjaro Marathon

Moshi, Tanzania February 42.195 km
Hilly Scenic Mountain Point to Point Bucket List Community Historic

Next Race

Feb 16, 2026

Course & Elevation

The marathon starts in Moshi at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro and runs through scenic farmland, local villages, and coffee plantations while ascending toward the slopes of Africa's highest peak. The course offers stunning views of Kilimanjaro throughout and passes through traditional Chagga communities, creating an immersive cultural experience alongside challenging elevation changes.

Course Facts

Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 850 m
Surface road
Profile Hilly

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850m total gain • Hilly profile

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Moshi, Tanzania • 42.195km road

🌤️ Weather on Race Day

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22°C

Temperature

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65%

Humidity

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35%

Rain Chance

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February is Tanzania's warmer and drier season, offering pleasant conditions with moderate temperatures and relatively low rainfall. Morning temperatures are cool at higher elevations, warming throughout the day.

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