MTB
Rift Valley Odyssey (RVO) Maasai Mara 5-Day
21 to 25 September 2026 · 8:00 AM
8:00 AM
490km / 310km
8,000m ascent
Internationals: $1850, $125 (eBike Logistics)→Kenya Residents: 180,000, KES 15,000 (eBike Logistics)
Rift Valley Odyssey
+254 716 956 001→info@riftvalleyodyssey.com
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Event Highlights
490km over 5 days from Limuru through the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara
Route passes through Naivasha, Suswa, Maji Moto, Loita, and the Mara
8,000m of total ascent through some of Kenya's most dramatic landscapes
Fully supported by Rift Valley Odyssey with an excellent track record
Race Distance
490km / 310km
Race Fees
| Internationals | $1850 |
| $125 (eBike Logistics) | Kenya Residents | 180,000 |
| (eBike Logistics) | KES 15,000 |
Course Details
The 5-day route begins in Limuru and descends into the Rift Valley before climbing through Suswa and Loita Hills toward the Mara. The terrain includes tarmac, gravel, and dirt tracks with significant elevation. Riders should have substantial multi-day endurance cycling experience. An eBike logistics option is available for those who need support.
Getting There
The ride begins in Limuru, about 30km northwest of Nairobi. The finish is in the Maasai Mara, with return transport to Nairobi arranged by the organiser. Most participants drive or are dropped at the Limuru start.
Open in MapsDid You Know?
🌍The route crosses the Great Rift Valley, one of the world's largest geological features extending from the Middle East to Mozambique.
🌍The Loita Hills in southern Narok are one of Kenya's least-visited highland areas, home to the Loita Maasai and dense montane forest.
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Register Now
www.riftvalleyodyssey.com/rvo-mara-registration
Coming up
7 weeks to go
Monday morning
Race-specific training phase.
Add to calendar
Train at or near goal pace. Practice your race nutrition and, if you can, get a long session in on similar terrain.
8:00 AM
490km / 310km
8,000m ascent
Internationals: $1850, $125 (eBike Logistics)→Kenya Residents: 180,000, KES 15,000 (eBike Logistics)
Rift Valley Odyssey
+254 716 956 001→info@riftvalleyodyssey.com