African marathon, half marathon and 5km race overlooking the highest single free-standing mountain in the world — Kilimanjaro

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In brief

The marker on the map indicates the city in which the race takes place and does not display the exact start or finish location.

Date:
28 February 2021 (Sunday)
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Number of participants: 10.000,
marathon 2020 — 655
half marathon 2020 — 5.164
Course Record: —
Entry fee:
$80—90 marathon or half marathon

The Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon is an annual long-distance running event held in Moshi, Tanzania. The official name of the event is Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon. About 10.000 athletes take part in marathon race and other competitions (655 runners completed marathon and 5.164 finished half marathon in 2020).

Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon 2020

Events and activities

Marathon race, 26.2mi/42.195km (Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon)

The marathon race of 26.2mi/42.195km starts at 6:30 28 February 2021 (Sunday) from Ushirika Stadium in Moshi.

Age limit: at least 20 years old on race day.

Half Marathon race, 13.1mi/21.097km (Tigo Kili Half Marathon)

The half marathon race of 13.1mi/21.097km starts at 7:00 28 February 2021 (Sunday) on Sokoine Road next to the Moshi Cooperative University (MoCU) in Moshi.

Age limit: at least 18 years old on race day.

3.1mi/5km Race (Grand Malt Fun Run)

The entertaining 3.1mi/5km race starts at 7:15 28 February 2021 (Sunday) on Uru Road near Ushirika Stadium in Moshi.

Entry fee: $5.

Course of the 5km race, Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon 2021

Course of the 5km race, Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon 2021

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Course

The course of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon 2021 tracks through the streets of Moshi town, surrounding villages, near small-holder farms, banana and coffee plantations and patches of forest overlooking the highest mountain of Africa — Kilimanjaro.

Course of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon and Half Marathon (Tigo Kili Half Marathon) 2021

Course of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon and Half Marathon (Tigo Kili Half Marathon) 2021

Elevation profile of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon 2021 course

Elevation profile of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon 2021 course

Course map animation, Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon 2021

The course of the Kilimanjaro Half Marathon (Tigo Kili Half Marathon) 2021 partly coincides with the marathon route.

Course map animation, Tigo Kili Half Marathon 2021

Marathon start line and finish for all the races of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon 2021 is at Ushirika Stadium of Moshi Cooperative University (MoCU) in Moshi.

Start line for the Kilimanjaro Half Marathon (Tigo Kili Half Marathon) 2021 is on Sokoine Road next to Moshi Cooperative University (MoCU) in Moshi.

You may find the official course map of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon and Half Marathon (Tigo Kili Half Marathon) 2021 here.

The time limit for completing the marathon is 6 hours and 5 hours 30 minutes for the half marathon.

Water and nutrition stations are located approximately every 2.5mi/4km of the route and at the finish. The stations provide runners with drinking water, cola.

The route of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon 2021 is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races AIMS and World Athletics.

Registration

You may sign up for races of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon 2021 online.

The online registration is open till 16 February 2021 or till the slots last.

If slots are available you may sign up for the races 25—27 February 2021 (Thursday — Saturday) at Keys Hotel (Uru Road) in Moshi.

The entry fee for the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon or Kilimanjaro Half Marathon (Tigo Kili Half Marathon) 2021 for foreign runners varies depending on the date of purchase:
from 16 October 2020 till 14 January 2021 — $80,
from 15 January till 16 February 2021 — $90.

There are special discounted rates for citizens and residents of Tanzania and some African countries.

Entry fee may not comprise bank service fee.

Your Marathon or Half Marathon Race Entry includes:

  • Bib number with time measuring chip
  • Safety pins to attach your bib number
  • Race T-shirt
  • Food and beverages stations, toilets along the course and after the race
  • Finisher medal (for the first 650 marathon finishers and for the first 5.500 half marathon finishers)
  • Online race results
  • Digital race diploma with indicated finish time
  • Finish video
  • Medical aid if necessary

You may pick up the Race Pack with your bib number at Keys Hotel (Uru Road) in Moshi.
Pick-up desks schedule:
25 February 2021 (Thursday) from 12:00 till 17:00,
26 February 2021 (Friday) from 10:00 till 20:00,
27 February 2021 (Saturday) from 9:00 till 17:00.

You may pick up your Race Pack earlier:
— in Dar es Salaam, Mlimani City Shopping Mall (Sam Nujoma Rd) 20—21 February 2021 (Saturday — Sunday) from 12:00 to 18:00;
— in Arusha, Kibo Palace Hotel (Old Moshi Road) 23—24 February 2021 (Tuesday — Wednesday) from 14:00 to 19:00.

You should indicate the venue of Race Pack collecting in your entry form.

To get your Race Pack you should show your ID with photo, your confirmation letter or proof of payment.

You may authorize another person to collect your Race Pack. The collecting person needs to present his/her ID, a copy of your ID, your confirmation letter and authorization letter.

No health certificate is required to enter any race of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon 2021.

Race Results 2020*

Men (marathon)
1. Kiplagat Onesmus Kiplimo 02:16:50
2. Abraham Too 02:17:01
3. Bernard Kipchirchir Kipsang 02:17:57

Women (marathon)
1. Lydia Wafula 02:47:05
2. Rosina Kiboino 02:53:06
3. Monica Cheruto 02:55:19

* Source: finishtime.co.za

Find your result and the results of your friends and companions here.

Contact Information and Links

Organizer’s address:
Wild Frontiers
122 Rena road, Kyalami,
South Africa
Тел. +27 (0) 11 702 2035

Social media:

* The race information is from publicly available sources and the official website of the event. Always check the official website for the most up-to-date information. If you see any mistake, please, write to admin@letsportpeople.com.

Weather during Previous Races

Date: 1 March 2020
Rain until night, starting again in the afternoon. Rain 14.4 mm (0.57 in).
Temperature: 19°C – 28°C (67°F – 82°F)
Wind: 8 km/h (5 mph)
Date: 3 March 2019
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Temperature: 21°C – 36°C (69°F – 96°F)
Wind: — km/h (— mph)
Date: 4 March 2018
Mostly cloudy throughout the day.
Temperature: 19°C – 30°C (66°F – 86°F)
Wind: 18 km/h (11 mph)

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Flights to Dar es Salaam

From your nearest airport (based on your IP):

Prices are for round trip flights 26 February 2021 — 1 March 2021. Price information is automatically renewed. You may check flight prices for other dates here or use the search form in the right upper column (desktop).

If over the past 6 years your flight within European Union, Turkey or to these countries was delayed for more than 3 hours or cancelled, if you missed a connection flight because of delay, if you were denied boarding because of overbooking you are eligible for compensation of 125—600 € according to European Commission Regulation 261/2004 and Turkish Regulation On Air Passenger Rights. You may check your case for free here, it takes 2 minutes. No fee is charged until the compensation is paid.

Insurance

Race participants are fully responsible for their life, health and any consequence that may result from running a distance. Keep in mind that ordinary health insurance does not cover participation in sport events. Special sport insurance is preferable.

Hotels in Dar es Salaam

Find a hotel via online service that compares the most popular booking websites to get the best deal for your dates.

Have a look at what locals offer for a short-term rent. Such option may be cheaper, more comfortable and with better location than a hotel. You may book a room, an apartment or a house via airbnb.

Hotels in Dar es Salaam:
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Tours and Excursions

Other Races in February 2021

M — Marathon, 42.195 km
H — Half Marathon, 21.097 km

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