Kilimanjaro Summit Marathon Mandara, Tanzania   Feb 7, 2026

The Kilimanjaro Marathon: The World’s Highest Elevation Race

The Erik’s Adventures Kilimanjaro Marathon Tour is an epic 9-day adventure that culminates with a trail marathon and ultramarathon, both reaching the summit of Kili during the races!

Acclimate, Ascend, Achieve! Conquer the mountain in the world’s highest elevation marathon or ultra. These races both reach 5895 meters, this is much higher than Everest Base Camp!

The Kilimanjaro Marathon and Ultra Race:

• Are the highest elevation organized races in the world! Up to 5895 meters!
• Are run inside the National Park on the trails going up and down the mountain
• Provides runners the opportunity to summit Mount Kilimanjaro during the race!
• Are well marked and supported with professional staff to ensure runner safety
• Provides 4 full service aid stations, access to drop bags, and first-aid
• Are professionally and accurately measured and supported with course marshals

Acclimate, Ascend, Achieve!
The 9-Day Program will maximize all Runners chances for a successful race to the Summit:

• The chosen route up Kili has the highest success rate
• The specific campsites and sequence of camps chosen
• The rest day after arrival will leave you fresher for the start of the journey on the mnt
• An extra day added into the program above 4000 meters for further acclimatization time
• Group acclimation walks to higher elevations from the camps to further prepare for the summit