Kilimanjaro Marathon

Majengo, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

26.4 miles (42.5 km) · 1,473 ft elevation gain · Loop · road · Race

Route facts

Distance	26.4 mi (42.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,473 ft (449 m)
Average gain	56 ft per mile (11 m per km)
Longest climb	13.3 mi, 1,097 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.9%
Runnable	98% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.7 of 100
Surface	road
Route shape	Loop
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	32%
Mild uphill	31%
Moderate uphill	2%
Mild downhill	34%
Moderate downhill	1%

Questions about Kilimanjaro Marathon

How much elevation gain does Kilimanjaro Marathon have?

Kilimanjaro Marathon has 1,473 ft (449 m) of elevation gain over 26.4 miles (42.5 km). That averages 56 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kilimanjaro Marathon?

The difficulty score for Kilimanjaro Marathon is 3.7 of 100. That is harder than 34.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 98% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kilimanjaro Marathon?

The longest climb on Kilimanjaro Marathon runs 13.3 miles (21.3 km) and gains 1,097 ft (334 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.9%.