Kilimanjaro Peak Ultra
the ultimate trailrunning challenge
SEP 30 – OCT 4  2025

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Kilimanjaro Peak Ultra

Premiere
September 30 to October 4, 2025

The highest mountain in Africa, the highest free-standing mountain in the world, one of the Seven Summits, a dream destination for thousands of outdoor enthusiasts worldwide – the Kilimanjaro in Tanzania with its 5895 meters of altitude is a once in a lifetime challenge and experience. And now the dream of an ascent is also coming true for trail runners around the globe: the Kilimanjaro Peak Ultra (KPU) takes runners from Marangu Gate to the summit and back again in one go. The spectacular run with a total of 68 kilometers and 4100 meters of elevation gain is organized by the PLAN B Event Company together with Elia Safaris.

This ultimate trailrunning experience will premiere in October 2025. Interested people can register for a newsletter to get regular updates on the Kilimanjaro Peak Ultra.

Official registration for the KPU will start on January 1, 2025.

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Sep / Oct 2025

KPU will premiere September 30 to October 4, 2025

Jan 2025

Official registration for KPU
will start on
January 1, 2025

The Route

The Kilimanjaro Peak Ultra is a unique trailrunning race to the summit of the 5,895 m Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and back down. The KPU follows the Marangu route, the most popular and easiest route with about 68 km and 4,100 meter of elevation gain from Marangu Gate, one of the entry points to the nationalpark, up to Uhuru Peak and back down.

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68 km

distance

4100 meter

elevation gain

Kilimanjaro Peak Ultra - The Route

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