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KILIMANJARO TRAILS FESTIVAL

Fri February 6 - Sun February 8 2026
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KILIMANJARO TRAILS FESTIVAL

Fri February 6 - Sun February 8, 2026
Mount Kilimanjaro, - TZ

Kili Trails 6-Hour Ultra

The 6-hour ultra marathon is a short-course (5K) lap event, in which the furthest distance traveled in 6 hours wins | 1 feed zone each lap | solo and relay* categories

*Relay categories: 3 runners per team if all between 15 and 55 | 4th runner permitted if any member under 15 or over 55 | 5 runners per team if all members under 15 or over 55 | no single runner may run 2 laps in a row, but otherwise any order of runners is permitted
Event Dates:
Sunday February 8, 2026 - Sunday February 8, 2026
Start Time:
6:00am EAT
End Time:
12:00pm EAT
Price:
$90 $60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $90.00 after December 13, 2025 at 11:59pm EAT
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Kili Trails Half Marathon (21K)

The Kili Trails Half Marathon is a 21 kilometer loop run on West Kilimanjaro Forest single track | approximately 620 meters climbing and some incredible old growth forest running | 2 basic feed zones and one hydration point on course
Open to ages 16+.
Event Date:
Saturday February 7, 2026
Start Time:
6:45am EAT
Registration Limit:
97 spots left.
Price:
$90 $60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $90.00 after December 13, 2025 at 11:59pm EAT
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Forest Trails Run (10K)

The Forest Trails Run primarily takes place in West Kilimanjaro Forest, and is a great event for both runners and walkers | approximately 230 meters climbing | no water or feed zones on course
Open to ages 13+.
Event Date:
Saturday February 7, 2026
Start Time:
7:30am EAT
Registration Limit:
202 spots left.
Price:
$50 $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $50.00 after December 13, 2025 at 11:59pm EAT
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Swala Sprint (5K)

A 5-kilometer loop run entirely on Simba Farm property | 100 meters climbing | no feed zones | walkers welcome, suitable for most ages
Event Date:
Sunday February 8, 2026
Start Time:
10:30am EAT
Registration Limit:
303 spots left.
Price:
$20 $10.00 Race Fee + $1.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $20.00 after December 13, 2025 at 11:59pm EAT
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Rafiki Run (1.5K)

A 1.5 kilometer loop run entirely within view of the race village -- for ages 12 & under (older children and parents / adults are welcome to join without registration or race numbers)

Race numbers / finisher medals limited to ages 12 & under.

There will be no podium prizes for this event, only finisher medals.
Open to ages 12 and under.
Event Date:
Saturday February 7, 2026
Start Time:
12:00pm EAT
Registration Limit:
194 spots left.
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Volleyball Tournament

2-day volleyball tournament -- up to 6 players on the court at a time (unlimited on team) -- service rotation required -- 100% of entry fees will fund Arusha youth sports development

Only one member of your team will register for the volleyball tournament. Teammates' names will be added during the registration process.
Event Dates:
Saturday February 7, 2026 - Sunday February 8, 2026
Start Time:
1:00pm EAT
End Time:
1:00pm EAT
Price:
$50 $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $50.00 after December 13, 2025 at 11:59pm EAT
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Enduimet XCM (75K)

Cross-Country Marathon course is a 75-kilometer loop into Enduimet Wildlife Management Area and back, animals aplenty | approximately 1200 meters of climbing | LE MANS start!!! | 2 feed zones on course | this is a race for EXPERIENCED cyclists only, and riders should be self-sufficient with bikes in excellent working condition | we WILL enforce time cutoffs on course in 2026 | e-bikes welcome
Open to ages 16+.
Event Date:
Saturday February 7, 2026
Start Time:
6:30am EAT
Registration Limit:
54 spots left.
Price:
$140 $90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $140.00 after December 13, 2025 at 11:59pm EAT
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Elerai XC (33K MTB)

A shortened version of our Enduimet XCM | combination of singletrack and doubletrack roads, with just enough technical to be a "true" MTB experience | 600 meters of climbing | this event is designed for cyclists with good endurance, who want to get out and see the area, but not spend all day on a bike | one feed zone | e-bikes welcome
Open to ages 16+.
Event Date:
Saturday February 7, 2026
Start Time:
7:45am EAT
Registration Limit:
109 spots left.
Price:
$70 $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 13, 2025 at 11:59pm EAT
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West Kili XCO (18K)

Our version of the Cross-Country Olympic event is 2 laps of 9 kilometers, alternating between West Kilimanjaro Forest single track and Simba Farm property | total climbing 470 meters | no feed zones, but racer’s personal bags available upon completion of the first lap | e-bikes welcome
Event Date:
Sunday February 8, 2026
Start Time:
8:00am EAT
Registration Limit:
52 spots left.
Price:
$50 $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $50.00 after December 13, 2025 at 11:59pm EAT
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West Kili Mini XCO (9K)

The Mini Cross-Country Olympic event is a single loop of the XCO course | approximately 235 meters climbing over the 9-kilometer loop into West Kilimanjaro Forest | no feed zones | this course is terrific for very determined beginners
Event Date:
Saturday February 7, 2026
Start Time:
2:00pm EAT
Registration Limit:
48 spots left.
Price:
$40 $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $40.00 after December 13, 2025 at 11:59pm EAT
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Simba Farm XCC (4.5K)

The most exciting race of the weekend, our Cross-Country Short Course is 3 high speed laps on a 1.5 kilometer loop entirely within view of the race village | this crowd-pleasing 4.5-kilometer event is designed for children and beginners | this event will be run in heats
Event Date:
Saturday February 7, 2026
Start Time:
12:30pm EAT
Registration Limit:
61 spots left.
Price:
$10 $5.00 Race Fee + $1.30 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $10.00 after December 13, 2025 at 11:59pm EAT
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Non-Racer Attending

Non-racer attending Kilimanjaro Trails Festival.

Non-racer will select and purchase discounted multi-day entry package at checkout, or pay day entry on-site
Event Date:
Friday February 6, 2026
Start Time:
12:01pm EAT
Price:
$0.00 Race Fee
Registration:
Registration ends February 5, 2026 at 11:59pm EAT
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