What's the difference between the three ticket types?

M2M Registration + Medal (KES 2,500) includes a finisher medal for in-person participants. M2M Registration Only (KES 1,500) is the same in-person entry without a medal. M2M Virtual Run + Medal (KES 1,500) lets you complete your chosen distance anywhere and still receive a finisher medal.

How do I choose my distance?

Registration covers 25km, 50km, or 80km - select your distance during checkout at the registration link, regardless of which ticket type you choose.

Is this suitable for a first ultra?

The 25km option is a reasonable entry point for experienced half-marathon or marathon runners moving into ultra distances. The 50km and 80km distances, run point-to-point between Mt. Kenya and the Aberdares, are serious undertakings best suited to runners with prior ultra-distance experience.

Why is it called Mountain to Mountain (M2M)?

The route runs point-to-point from Mt. Kenya's Naromoru Gate to the Aberdares' Wandare Gate, literally connecting two mountain ranges in a single race.

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M2M Ultra Marathon - Mountain to Mountain

Saturday, 26 September 2026

4:00 AM - 4:00 PM

25k, 50k, 80k

About: Mountain to Mountain Ultra by Urban Swaras. A point-to-point ultra marathon from Mt. Kenya's Naromoru Gate to the Aberdares' Wandare Gate in Nyeri, with 25km, 50km, and …more

About: Mountain to Mountain Ultra by Urban Swaras. A point-to-point ultra marathon from Mt. Kenya's Naromoru Gate to the Aberdares' Wandare Gate in Nyeri, with 25km, 50km, and 80km distance options. A great way to test your limits and prepare for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon.

M2M Ultra Marathon - Mountain to Mountain poster

Mt. Kenya Naromoru Gate to Aberdares Wandare Gate, Nyeri

4:00 AM - 4:00 PM

25km, 50km, 80km

KES 1,500 (Registration Only or Virtual Run + Medal)→KES 2,500 (Registration + Medal)

Urban Swaras Running Club

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Event Highlights

A genuine point-to-point ultra: starts at Mt. Kenya's Naromoru Gate, finishes at the Aberdares' Wandare Gate

Three distances - 25km, 50km, and 80km - crossing between two of Kenya's major mountain ranges

Billed as a strong prep run ahead of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

Physical and virtual participation options, each with or without a finisher medal

Long race window from 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM to accommodate all three distances

Backed by Mt. Kenya Blazers, Ultra Runners Kenya, and Kenya Wildlife Service

What's Included

Finisher medal (Registration + Medal and Virtual Run + Medal tickets only)

Course Details

The route runs point-to-point from Mt. Kenya's Naromoru Gate to the Aberdares' Wandare Gate in Nyeri County, crossing the high-altitude terrain between the two mountain ranges. With distances up to 80km and a 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM window, this is a serious ultra-distance undertaking - runners should be experienced with long-distance trail or road ultras and prepared for altitude, exposure, and a long day on course.

Getting There

The start point is at Mt. Kenya's Naromoru Gate, Nyeri County, with the race finishing at the Aberdares' Wandare Gate. Nyeri town is roughly 150km north of Nairobi via the A2 highway through Karatina, around a 2.5 to 3 hour drive. Runners will need transport arrangements between the start and finish points, or should coordinate with Urban Swaras for logistics.

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Race Sponsors & Partners

Mt. Kenya BlazersUltra Runners KenyaKenya Wildlife ServiceJuniper Green Gardens & Hotels

Did You Know?

🌍This event crosses between two of Kenya's most significant mountain ranges - Mt. Kenya and the Aberdares - within a single race.

🌍Mt. Kenya (5,199m) is Africa's second-highest peak, while the Aberdares Range rises to over 3,900m at its highest points, both forming part of Kenya's critical water tower ecosystems.

🌍The event is supported by Kenya Wildlife Service, reflecting the route's passage through areas of conservation significance.