Ultra Marathon

Voi Ultra Run 2026

Saturday, 2 May 2026 · 4:30 AM (62km) | 6:00 AM (45km) | 7:00 AM (35km) | 8:00 AM (25km) | 9:00 AM (15km)

A challenge to Vuria Hills, Kenya's highest coastal point (2,228m), with sweeping views of Tsavo Park, the Taita Hills, Mount Kilimanjaro, and possibly the Indian Ocean, in tribute to the USRC patron who passed on at 62.

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4:30 AM (62km) | 6:00 AM (45km) | 7:00 AM (35km) | 8:00 AM (25km) | 9:00 AM (15km)
15km, 25km, 35km, 45km, 62km
KES 2,000 (Race only), KES 3,500 (Race + Medal), KES 11,000 (Overlander)
Urban Swaras Running Club & Trek Sports & Adventures
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3 days to go
Race week. Time to trust your training.
💡 Keep any activity short and easy. Sleep well, eat familiar foods, and lay out your kit the night before.

Event Highlights

Five distances from 15km to 62km all finishing at Vuria Hills; Kenya's highest coastal point at 2,228m
Sweeping summit views of Tsavo Park, Taita Hills, Mount Kilimanjaro, and possibly the Indian Ocean
Run in tribute to the Urban Swaras patron who passed on at 62
Summit lunch waiting at the finish - then dinner, DJ, and afterparty under the stars
Optional Overlander experience through Tsavo West National Park with Trek Sports & Adventures

Race Options & Fees

15km
25km
35km
45km
62km
CategoryFeeStatus
Register Only
Includes race day transport, summit lunch at Vuria, and dinner & celebration
KES 2,000Available
Register + Wild Medal
Includes race entry, race day transport, summit lunch, dinner & celebration, plus finisher medal
KES 3,500Available
TREK Sports Overlander
Full weekend package including transport through Tsavo West National Park and camping option
KES 11,000Available

What's Included

Race day transport to start and return by bus by 3 PM
Summit lunch at Vuria Hills
Dinner and celebration on Saturday evening
Optional wild finisher medal at KES 1,500 add-on

Course Details

The course runs point-to-point from Afrika Lodges in Voi up to Vuria Hills, Kenya's highest coastal point at 2,228m. All five distances share the same finish at the summit. Start times are staggered: 62km at 4:30 AM, 45km at 6:00 AM, 35km at 7:00 AM, 25km at 8:00 AM, and 15km at 9:00 AM. A 3 PM cutoff applies and all finishers return to Voi by bus. Expect significant elevation gain, heat in the lower sections, and cool conditions near the summit.

Getting There

Voi is approximately 330km southeast of Nairobi. Options include self-drive via the A109 Mombasa Road, the SGR train (Friday 8:00 AM departure from Nairobi, Sunday 9:55 AM return from Voi - book directly with SGR), or the TREK Sports Overlander at KES 11,000 which includes transport through Tsavo West National Park and a camping option. The event base is Afrika Lodges in Voi. Race bands and vouchers are collected on Friday 1st May at Afrika Lodges - essential for accessing transport, lunch, and dinner.

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Did You Know?

🌍Vuria Hills at 2,228m is Kenya's highest point on the coast, rising dramatically from the Taita Hills in Taita-Taveta County.
🌍On a clear day the summit offers views of Tsavo West National Park, the Taita Hills, Mount Kilimanjaro, and potentially the Indian Ocean.
🌍The 62km distance is run in tribute to the Urban Swaras Running Club patron who passed on at 62.
🌍Tsavo West National Park, which the Overlander route passes through, is part of the larger Tsavo ecosystem - one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in the world.

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