Kilimanjaro Marathon & Moshi Excursion

20 to 22 March 2026 · 7:00 AM

Moshi, Tanzania (at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro)

7:00 AM

42.2km

KES 20,900 (Deposit KES 7,500 by 29th Feb)

Aidan Safaris and Events

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Event Highlights

Run the Kilimanjaro Marathon at the foot of Africa's highest mountain

Full package including transport, accommodation, and excursions

Moshi is a charming Tanzanian town with a strong running culture

Organised by Aidan Safaris as a full weekend experience

Getting There

Moshi in Tanzania is approximately 340km from Nairobi via the A104 and Namanga border crossing. The drive takes around 5 to 6 hours. The package includes return transport from Nairobi so check pickup details with the organiser.

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Did You Know?

🌍Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895m is Africa's highest peak and the world's highest free-standing mountain.

🌍Moshi sits at around 900m at the base of Kilimanjaro, giving the marathon a very different altitude profile from Nairobi-based races.

🌍Tanzania and Kenya share the Kilimanjaro ecosystem, with the mountain straddling the border region.

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